Ortho Bionomy

"Ortho" meaning to correct or to straighten, "bio" meaning life, and "nomy" meaning the laws of or study of was developed by the British osteopath and a Judo instructor, Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls. With this form of non-invasive form of body therapy the practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain patterns. A strong focus is placed on the comfort of the individual, no forceful manipulations are used. The practitioner also suggests home exercises that individuals can do to further facilitate the neuromuscular re-education process begun in the session. Pauls began teaching in the US in 1976.