What does it mean for you to be an osteopath?
How would you like to evolve?
Evolve osteopathy courses is deeply committed to the lineage, the art and the science of our profession. We aim to provide inspiring and nourishing osteopathic courses based on the wholeness of the human being and give space to allow the Evolution of consciousness and skill in the practice of osteopathy.
The Biodynamics of Osteopathy Phase Curriculum
The Biodynamics of Osteopathy Phase Curriculum was developed by American Osteopath Dr James Jealous over many years and is a direct lineage to his teachers and mentors reaching back to Dr Still. Dr Jealous understood that what he and his mentors could perceive was related to the embryological motions of growth and development described by embryologist Dr Erich Blechschmidt and that these continued to be the forces for healing throughout life. Dr Sutherland had described Primary Respiration, the Breath of Life, Potency and the Tide. Dr Jealous was able to evolve the work of his teachers and provide a pathway of growth and development for Osteopaths, assisting them in their relationship with these phenomena. Giving them tools to deepen their innate ability to observe, perceive and be free to shift through perceptual states. Bringing depth and precision to their clinical work, and as Dr Still taught us, to communicate and cooperate with the Health within our patients.
I am excited to now be able to offer the Biodynamics of Osteopathy Curriculum in New Zealand, after my journey with the phases since 2004. Initially learning from
Dr Jealous and then many other teachers in the UK, NZ, Europe and America.
About Martien Jonkers
Originally trained as an Occupational Therapist, I have experience in many settings such as hospitals, schools, mental health and drug & alcohol rehab. I worked in the USA in the mid nineties where I met Osteopathy through
Dr John Upledger. I trained with him and others for two years. I went on to train at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in the UK graduating in 2000. My work experience includes the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London as well as the Osteopathic Children's Foundation in Hamilton NZ, working in clinics in the North of England and Wales and my own clinic at the Active Birth Centre in London.
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I can sense that your presence during your teaching
is already a demonstration and this induces trust in your ability to light the way.”
-- Course student
