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Introduction to Zero Balancing

Teacher: Jennifer Allen
Date: 8/3/2024 9:00a – 4:00p
Location: Well World Center – 309 W. Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820
Tuition: $150
Course Length: 1 day
CE Hours: 6
NCBTMB/NCCAOM Approved

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide you with a first introduction to the principles of touch used in Zero Balancing, to the concepts of body structure and body energy, and to a set of hands-on Zero Balancing techniques you can use right away.

You will learn:

  • To experience and practice the concept of Interface touch through exercises designed to foster clear therapeutic boundaries
  • The significance of bone tissue, skeletal energy and structural alignment
  • About the fulcrum, the working tool of ZB, and how fulcrums offer powerful results with minimal effort
  • Specific fulcrums that integrate and balance the body from head to toe
  • The history and development of Zero Balancing and how it’s used in clinical practice

What Participants say about Introduction to Zero Balancing:

“The class was very helpful and filled with loads of knowledge. I will be using this in my
work.” David Ferrarini, LMT

“I learned that good bodywork does not have to be hard on the practitioner’s body.” Meg Poor, LMT

“ZB is simple but profound. The illustrations and demos with skeleton were very helpful.” Colleen R, LMT

“Zero Balancing offers a collection of mindfulness strategies and ethics around touch.” Hadass Harel, PhD, LIMHC

Zero Balancing I

Teacher: Jennifer Allen & Misty Rhoads
Date: 9/26-29/2024 9:00a – 5:00p, with 1hr for lunch
Location: Well World Center – 309 W. Clark St, Champaign, IL 61820
PRICE: $795; SuperSaver $595 (before 7/26),  EarlyBird $695 (before 8/26); Repeat $350

Course Length: 4 days
CE Hours: 25
NCBTMB/NCCAOM Approved

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Zero Balancing 1 is the first half of the Core Zero Balancing program and the first course of the Core Zero Balancing curriculum. ZB I introduces you to the technique, theory, touch skills and history of the art and science of Zero Balancing. In these hands-on workshops, you will learn how to perform Zero Balancing sessions and experience what it feels like to receive a Zero Balancing session.

The instructors will deliver clear presentations and demonstrations of Zero Balancing evaluations and techniques, along with a detailed study guide to inform your ongoing practice.

You will learn: 

  • A basic treatment protocol that addresses the whole body in about 30 minutes
  • Theory and principles of ZB
  • To distinguish body energy and body structure through touch
  • The skill of using energy as a working tool
  • The energetic anatomy of the skeleton
  • The theory and application of Zero Balancing techniques called fulcrums
  • How to give a ZB session that addresses the whole body

What Participants say about ZB I: 

“This work will enhance my ability to treat many clients on a much deeper level, especially my MS clients who need deep but not hard connections.” –Mary Jane Edge

“Using the understanding of touching structure and energy at the interface will be helpful in all my work – as a nurse and in my bodywork practice.” -Sandra Denner, RN

“I needed to hear the concept of interface and clarity of presence and energy! I feel my work will be refocused and re-energized!” -Cathy Schneider

“This course has completely changed my view and perspective of my practice.” –Alan Willoughby

“I feel the structure and energy [of Zero Balancing] will help get some patients past a plateau I have reached with massage.” -Chris Wilson

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