SomaEnergetics OttoGlider Massage Tuner Course

Course overview

This SomaEnergetics OttoGlider Massage Tuner Course builds upon a strong anatomical and therapeutic foundation for the use of vibration in a therapeutic setting. Participants in this course will learn and be able to demonstrate a set of protocols for using Osteophonic Tuning Forks as a stand-alone modality, or in addition to massage, bodywork, and other forms of manipulation. Osteophonic tuning forks are specially designed with weights placed on the prongs. The weights create a stronger vibration which is transferred through the tuning fork stem directly into tissue. The word Otto is short for Osteophonic which means to vibrate bones. One can feel bones and tissue vibrate in resonance with an Otto tuning fork when the stem is held to a point on the body. Students will explore science and experience the use of vibration on spinous processes, acupressure points, and meridian pathways. The use of vibration induces responses within the nervous and meridian systems resulting in an increased potential for a return to homeostasis. Students will come away with a basic understanding of each of the 14 meridians, their pathways, major acupoints, their beginning and end points on the body. Students will learn how to assist the body in restoring optimum energy flow through these meridians. They will also learn additional points where osteophonic tuners can be applied to the body such as trigger points, local points, spinous processes, and hand and foot reflex points. This course will include a review of the empirical work of Dr. John Beaulieu, regarding the use of osteophonic tuning forks and nitric oxide: Dr. Beaulieu research (made possible through a 12 Million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health) demonstrates that when tuning forks are placed on bone or connective tissue they resonate throughout our whole body in wave like patterns causing the cells to spike nitric oxide. The information is presented through lectures, PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations and hand-on practicums. A 55-page course manual is provided with illustrations. The class consists of 25% lecture, 25% demonstration and 50% hands on experience. Tools for the course are an OttoGlider Kit which includes: two 128 Hz Otto Tuners with SomaGliders (Stainless Steel Tuning Fork Foot Attachments that create wider and smoother contact with the body vs just a tuning fork stem) and an activator. The OttoGlider Kit will be provided for students to use during the class free of charge and will be available for optional purchase. The kit is not included in the course fee. Techniques use 128 Hz Otto Tuners(s) by activating the fork, then placing the stem with the SomaGlider in contact with the body so the vibration can be felt on the body.