Internal Pelvic Release Work Mentoring Program 2022
This body of knowledge is based on the collective experiences of 3 independent bodyworkers
- Jenny Blyth, Andrea Lopez and Fiona Hallinan -
all of whom have specialised in working with those who have pelvic discomforts/dilemmas.
Consider it “the wisdom of the elders”.
We are getting older. The time has come to pass these learnings on.
Our intention in creating the program is to share our knowledge and skills, ensuring women everywhere can access
pelvic healing through soft tissue release.
We have nurtured thousands of women healing from birth, preparing for birth, reacquainting themselves with their pelvic goods, meeting their pelvic space for the first time, soothing tensions, healing trauma.
There is a growing demand for a variety of practitioners to address women’s pelvic health.
There is a strong need for women to know their own bodies - their sacred internal pelvic space, nurture the space
and take pride in the space.
The pelvis is NOT an empty space…this space holds our womb.
So we invite you to join us in our inaugural 2022 program in Melbourne.
- Jenny Blyth, Andrea Lopez and Fiona Hallinan -
all of whom have specialised in working with those who have pelvic discomforts/dilemmas.
Consider it “the wisdom of the elders”.
We are getting older. The time has come to pass these learnings on.
Our intention in creating the program is to share our knowledge and skills, ensuring women everywhere can access
pelvic healing through soft tissue release.
We have nurtured thousands of women healing from birth, preparing for birth, reacquainting themselves with their pelvic goods, meeting their pelvic space for the first time, soothing tensions, healing trauma.
There is a growing demand for a variety of practitioners to address women’s pelvic health.
There is a strong need for women to know their own bodies - their sacred internal pelvic space, nurture the space
and take pride in the space.
The pelvis is NOT an empty space…this space holds our womb.
So we invite you to join us in our inaugural 2022 program in Melbourne.
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What is Internal Pelvic Release Work?Internal Pelvic Release Work is a form of bodywork that connects us to the soft tissues of the pelvis or ‘the soft pelvis’ as opposed to the bony pelvis.
All organs in the body are supported by soft tissue connections. The pelvis being the bony guardian of a woman’s reproductive organs, also has a multitude of ligaments, fascia and muscles supporting the bladder, bowel and womb (with her cervix and vagina). The intention of these fibres is to hold the organs in a balanced, suspensory fashion. The capacity of these fibres to accommodate changes within the pelvis, most notably pregnancy, is extraordinary. As in any other area of the body, soft tissues can hold tension. Tension can be conscious or unconscious. Tension can stem from scars, injuries, postural habits, trauma, surgery, hobby or lifestyle choices. Tension can restrict movement, flow, expansion, space of the bones and of the organs. Tension in soft tissues can hold memories and emotions. We can hold ‘issues in the tissues’. During an internal pelvic release session tension can be identified and invited to release with tender direct touch, so allowing the tissues to sigh. When tissues sigh, space is created. The vagina is a stretchable tube. It’s ability to transform is gobsmacking. Women are usually only familiar with vaginal examinations that explore the top wall – as in a cervix check when in labour or for a pap smear. But the vagina has a back wall through which contact can be made with the soft tissue connections that provide stabilisation to the bones and to the organs. It’s through the back wall of the vagina that we can use tender touch and directed breathing to free tension in the ligaments, muscles, fascia and organs. |
Who seeks an IPRW session?
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The Internal Pelvic Release Work (IPRW) Mentoring Program details:
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Venue:
The Living Centre, East Melbourne Dates: The program runs from February to December 2022. 4 Modules of Knowledge delivered over 4 months:
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Cost:
$4,000 AUD A payment plan will be available Each module will be filled with hands on practice and an integration of pelvic anatomy, touch skills, working with scars, the nuances of energy relationships, boundary setting and practical guidance in relation to your own practice establishing. On completion of the 4 Modules, participants will have email/phone access with Fiona, Andrea or Jen for debriefing, guidance and support |
Expectations of You:Time: 100% attendance at the 4 Modules
Practice: a commitment to engage with ‘others’ (friends, family) to practice hands on skills Learning: you will have take home study and self -learning to attend to Generosity: you will be required to ‘lend’ your body to others on the program for the purpose of exploration and learning Spirit: you will need an open heart, a sense of humour and patience with self & others |
What We Offer:The program will be run by 1 or 2 of the ‘elders’.
Our knowledge and touch skills gathered over many years and different pathways will be shared with you to the best of our ability We offer ongoing support until the end of 2021 while you integrate the knowledge and skills and grow in confidence We offer stories…....so many stories!......, colourful language, a sense of humour and deep, loving respect of women |
BIOS
Fiona Hallinan
Fiona is a registered nurse, registered midwife, maternal & child health nurse and bodyworker.
Fiona was initially taught ‘internal work’ by a knowledgeable teacher, Wintergreen, back in the early ‘90’s for the purpose of easing the pushing phase of birth and avoiding harm to mother’s tissues. She then studied different bodywork modalities. The practice of ‘internal work’ expanded after encountering many women with a plethora of ‘other’ pelvic discomforts, scars, or traumas and many women with confusion about their pelvic space and organs. Internal Pelvic Release Work was created and continues to expand. fionahallinan.com |
Andrea Lopez
Andrea is well known for her beliefs in Traditional Health and Healing when it comes to supporting Women’s Health issues and prevention. With a passion for educating and supporting women through the various stages and initiations of life, she brings a wealth of experience and a collection of learnings from her travels, family heritage, motherhood and clinic practice.
Andrea has been a bodyworker from 1997, with a strong focus on Women’s Health since 2007. She has enjoyed the learnings and studies from trainings in Belize with Rosita Arvigo, along with Jen and Fiona here on Australian soil, and various other professionals and experts in the field of Women’s Health. She has whispered to many a womb over the years and finds each woman who presents in clinic, another learning and deepening of wisdom worth sharing. mamamedicina.com.au |
Jenny Blyth
Jenny is an independent birth educator and bodyworker, Spinning Babies ® Approved Trainer and Associate Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy. She has been working with natural birth for over 40 years, preparing and supporting many hundreds of women through pregnancy, home birth, post birth recovery and early parenting. Studies and training in Bodywork, Ortho-Bionomy and Somatic Psychotherapy have been a great influence in Jenny’s practice. She specialises in supporting women towards greater pelvic comfort in pregnancy, post birth and beyond, through using external and internal balancing and release techniques, and teaching self-care strategies.
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APPLICATION FOR IPRW MENTORING PROGRAM 2022
Participation in the IPRW Mentorship Program is by approved application only.
Please complete application by 1st December, 2021
For more information re the program or the application process please contact Fiona Hallinan: rubyfh@gmail.com
See below Cancellation Policy
Please complete application by 1st December, 2021
For more information re the program or the application process please contact Fiona Hallinan: rubyfh@gmail.com
See below Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATION POLICY - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
In these changing times we wish to reassure you of our commitment to honouring your booking unless circumstances necessitate a cancellation on our part. For this reason, we recommend you purchase Travel Insurance to cover flights, travel and accommodation expenses for which we cannot be held responsible.
In these changing times we wish to reassure you of our commitment to honouring your booking unless circumstances necessitate a cancellation on our part. For this reason, we recommend you purchase Travel Insurance to cover flights, travel and accommodation expenses for which we cannot be held responsible.
- COVID BORDER CLOSURE
In the event of a confirmed lockdown/border closure meaning you cannot travel to the venue at the planned date and the:
a) event is unchanged – a full refund will be issued.
b) event is cancelled – a full refund will be issued.
c) event is postponed – you may transfer your payment to the new scheduled date. If you wish to cancel your program registration and the request is received before 5th January 2022, you will be offered a FULL refund, less an admin fee of $50.
- If you wish to cancel your registration and the request is received after 5th January, 2022, your deposit of $400 will be retained. All other payments made will be refunded.
- If the booking cannot be honoured for any reason outside of both parties control (e.g. Bushfire, Flooding, Pandemic, Border closures, Bereavement, Medical Reason etc) the program will be postponed and rescheduled.
- The program will be held in Melbourne and we do not accept personal responsibility for an individual’s travel costs (including flights and accommodation) affected for any reason outside of both parties’ control.
