Gentle Bodywork for Pain Relief & Nervous System Regulation

Sign up for bodywork practice sessions with me in September!

I am offering Ortho-Bionomy practice sessions for $0-$30 (sliding scale, with all proceeds going to the Sumud School in Gaza) in September to help me build up experience before I formally open my practice.

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You might enjoy Ortho-Bionomy if…

  • You have chronic or acute joint or muscle pain that has not been resolved with other modalities and approaches

  • You are someone who wants pain relief without feeling pain

  • You resonate with the idea that the body is able to self correct and heal with a little bit of support

  • Your body, mind, and nervous system could benefit from deep relaxation

About Ortho-Bionomy

60 minute sessions for $0-$30 sliding scale

(with all proceeds going to the Sumud School in Gaza)

Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle bodywork technique that promotes healing and balance by using light touch and guided movements to help the body release tension and restore alignment. Sessions are done with clothes on.

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  • Orthobionomy uses gentle holds and positions to put the body in positions of comfort and ease, to help the body remember how to relax and release restrictions.

    The practitioner will often ask the client questions to determine the most comfortable position to do the release in such as “Which position is more comfortable? Position A? Or position B?”

    The practitioner will often use light compression or traction which cues the body’s proprioceptive nervous system into what’s happening. Each hold generally takes between 10-60 seconds to produce results. The practitioner will also often ask the client to move the area that was being worked on around after the release to integrate and assess the effect of the release.

    Sessions are given fully clothed.

  • Most people find Ortho-Bionomy deeply, uniquely, and interestingly relaxing. It works with the nervous system and puts the body in positions of comfort that it is almost never held in.

    It is often so relaxing that people become sleepy and don’t want to get up from the table.

    People often feel a decrease in pain and an increase of lightness, mobility, and looseness.

  • More about Ortho-Bionomy:

    The Society of Ortho-Bionomy’s website

    Ortho-Bionomy in Asheville’s FAQ page

    Video demonstrations of Ortho-Bionomy classes: tinyurl.com/orthobionomy

FAQ

  • Ortho-Bionomy sessions are given with the client fully clothed, so please wear clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in.

    If you are able to finish eating at least 30-60 minutes before your session starts, that would be ideal so that your body is not exerting energy digesting during the session, but no big deal if that timing doesn’t work out! Stay hydrated and bring a water bottle if you can.

    Because Ortho-Bionomy works with the nervous system, it is beneficial if you can keep from engaging in physically or mentally strenuous activity after your session for the rest of the day, at least as much as possible.

    In order to keep the space accessible to those with chemical sensitivities, please do not wear perfume, cologne, or any strongly artificially or chemically scented products (essential oil fragrances are fine) to the session. Thank you!

  • Address: 409 Main Street, Amherst, MA (The red wooden barn), Room 114 (on the first floor)

    Parking: Plenty of free parking in a parking lot once you turn into the building.

    Public Transportation: PVTA Bus 30 stops at Gray Street, a few minutes walk from the building. The Building is a ~12 minute walk from the town common in downtown Amherst.

    Accessibility: There are a couple stairs to get to the front door, or a ramp with a mild incline. Bathrooms are fully accessible, on your left after you enter. There is a common waiting area to the right, upon entering.

  • I am currently offering $0-$30 sliding scale practice sessions in the form of donations to the Sumud School in Gaza. I am offering these lower cost sessions to help me build up experience so that I can formally open my practice in the summer.

    You can either:

    • Directly Venmo Valley Families for Palestine (@ValleyFamiliesforPalestine) - they will forward your donation to the Sumud School

    • Bring cash that I will forward to Valley Families for Palestine

    Valley Families for Palestine distributes the funds to other Palestine organizations. They are currently sending funds to the Sumud School in Gaza.

    I do not accept tips.

    If the cost of the session is prohibitive, the sessions can also be done at no cost.

  • Cancelation or Rescheduling: 24 hours notice is requested for cancelling or rescheduling.

    You may cancel or reschedule through the link you will receive when you book.

    If you need to cancel or reschedule with less than 24 hours notice, please text me at 413.362.0829.

  • Here is more information about the Sumud School in Gaza.

    Sumud School GoFundMe

    Sumud School Instagram page

    Friends of Sumud School on Instagram

    To pay for the $0-$30 practice sessions, from which all funds will be passed along to The Sumud School in Gaza you can either:

    • Venmo Valley Families for Palestine (@ValleyFamiliesforPalestine) - they will forward the donation to the Sumud School for you

    • Bring cash that I will forward to Valley Families for Palestine

  • You can sign up for as many as you like! For me, the more practice sessions I get to have with people these few months, the better!

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About Ya-ping


I graduated from The Massage School in 2018 and work at Elements Hot Tub and Spa as a massage therapist. As someone who has never enjoyed the “no pain, no gain” approach to massage, I was instantly drawn to Ortho-Bionomy for its emphasis on the body's own ability to self correct and heal gently and painlessly. In addition to providing some of the quickest and most effective pain relief I’ve experienced, Ortho-Bionomy has also regularly helped me access a level of relaxation unlike anything I’d experienced before.

I am especially excited to connect with others interested in bridging bodywork and organizing for police and prison abolition, anti-imperialism, and a free Palestine . I’d love to hear from you if:

  • You’re part of a local group whose members could benefit from free bodywork.

  • You’re a fellow bodyworker or healing practitioner interested in collaborating to support local organizing efforts.

When I’m not practicing bodywork or participating in local organizing, I can likely be found either hanging out with my dog, Mochi, in the woods, rock climbing at the climbing gym, or clowning.

Contact

BodyworkWithYaPing@gmail.com
413.362.0829

409 Main St., Room 114
Amherst, MA 01002