The Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® is a non-profit, professional, mutual benefit association incorporated for the purpose of promoting Ortho-Bionomy® and overseeing the Practitioner and Instructor Training Programs. Members of the Society play a very important role in the development of organizational policy and the election of Board members. There are several levels of membership based upon training.

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Student Members receive a subscription to Ortho-Bionomy News, a listing in the Ortho-Bionomy Directory where they can participate in the membership skills network, discounts on classes that they repeat (not available in all areas or for special trainings such as residentials or intensives), discounted advertising rates in the Newsletter and the Directory, and the opportunity to purchase Society merchandise such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. There are no prerequisites for Student Membership. Annual dues for Student Members are $55.

Individuals are eligible for Associate Membership when they have completed the following requirements: 112 units of Ortho-Bionomy instruction consisting of a minimum of 32 units of Basics/Phase Four, 16 units of Phase Five, and 16 units of Phase Six; Ethics requirement (see Associate Member form for specifics); completion of an evaluation session with a Registered Instructor; and payment of Associate Member dues. There is a specific Associate Membership Form which must be completed and sent in to the Society office (contact the Office or an Instructor if you need a copy of this form). After being accepted as a Associate Member, individuals must submit proof of 16 units of continuing education every two years when renewing their membership. In addition to the benefits of Student Members, Associate Members also are permitted to use the term "Ortho-Bionomy®" in their description of modalities with which they work, and they may vote on general Society issues. Associate Members also qualify for membership with Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) at their "Practitioner" level at a discounted rate. Annual dues for Associate Members are $85.

Professional Members include all of the Practitioner and Instructor Members of the Society. Professional members may use the Sand Dollar as a sign of their affiliation with the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International. Continuing education requirements and annual dues vary depending upon the membership level. In addition, Professional Members qualify for the "Professional" level of membership with ABMP at a discounted rate. Contact the Society office if you have any questions.

Practitioners have successfully completed the Society's 500-hour Basic Practitioner Training Program. Advanced Practitioners have completed an additional 520-hour Advanced Practitioner Training Program. Annual dues for Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners are $135.

Instructors have completed extensive training and apprenticeship programs for each of the various levels. An "Associate" designation indicates that the individual is in the process of completing the requirements for that instructor level.