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Date(s): November 13, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM  EST - 4:00 PM  EST

Zero Balancing II
Taught by W. S. Tribelhorn & Lisa Berger
25 CEUs (NCBTMB, NCCAOM)
Class hours: Thursday 10-6; Friday & Saturday 9-5; Sunday 9-4

Tuition: $795 

Registration Discounts: 

SuperSaver (save $200) $595 Register by September 13, with code ZBHA200 at checkout.

EarlyBird (save $100) $695 Register by October 13; code ZBHA100.

Repeat $350. Use promo code ZBHARepeat if you are repeating ZBII AND have taken any other ZB course in the past five years. Please register by October 13.

Prerequisite: Zero Balancing I

Contact SatCharn Tribelhorn if you would prefer to pay by check, Paypal, or Venmo. You will then complete your registration using a special code.

On-site Lodging
Contact: Purnima@assisi-institute.org
 
A Note from Lisa and SatCharn

This is a fun and empowering class for those new to ZB and those wanting to sharpen their practice. In addition to learning new fulcrums, you will deepen your understanding of concepts, touch skills and professional practices. With two teachers, there will be a lot of support and hands-on learning. 

If it’s been a while since you took a ZB class, consider this an excellent refresher. This class is also a personal retreat where your frames are empowered by the field of the class and the hands-on support.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Zero Balancing II is the second half of the 50-hour Core Zero Balancing program and you'll learn the complete Zero Balancing Core protocol to offer clients a full ZB session. Review and refine your skills performing the evaluations and fulcrums from ZB I while learning new fulcrums for the ribs, pelvis, hips, feet, neck and more. You will expand your understanding of how and why Zero Balancing is so transformative and rewarding to give and receive. The small class size offers many opportunities for hands-on practice and working with the instructor. ZB II is the pre-requisite for advanced study in Zero Balancing - it opens the door to continuing your journey with Zero Balancing.

Note: ZB II is highly recommended for all ZB practitioners who have not taken a ZB course in a while as it includes the most up-to-date methods for performing Zero Balancing.

You will learn:
• A review of the basic ZB protocol with an emphasis on quality of touch, focus and positioning of the practitioner
• To deepen your understanding of ZB theory, principles and techniques
• Additional techniques and an expanded protocol to address more of the body
• New skills and coordination in handling energy and structure
• How to frame or set goals for a ZB session
• To advance your ability to work with expanded states of consciousness
• To give and receive kind and constructive peer feedback
• To acquire experience in preparation for advanced study

About Classes with Wendy and Lisa: 

Wendy and Lisa provide a solid foundation for learning and giving a ZB session. Given their years of experience, they provide clear teaching of the theory and offer insightful and reassuring guidance during the hands-on time.  Now on my path to certification, they continue to be present to answer my questions and mentor me in all ways needed so that I may reach my certification goal.  - Diane Musial, PT

What Participants say about ZB II: 

“New fulcrums = more possibilities for treatment.” – Alan Willoughby

“I feel that ZB will benefit most people physically and emotionally and I will be incorporating ZB in my practice.” – Ted Suga

“Wonderful review, great insights into ZB and clarification of principles.” – Marcia Ferry

 “The fuller attention to theory, the honor of the work, the clean, clear intentions – not only apply in my practice but my life.” – Katie Clark

“This course expands my ‘toolbox’. It gives me more confidence in my bodywork.” – Ann Alesio

Date(s): November 13, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM  EST - 3:00 PM  EST

COURSE TITLE: Alchemy of Touch
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: 25 CEUs 
PREREQUISITES: ZB II
Registration for this class is through Potomac Massage Therapy Institute (PMTI.) There is no registration through the ZBHA. You can reach PMTI by clicking the "To Register" button, calling 202-686-7046 or emailing workshops@pmti.org


COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Alchemy of Touch is an advanced class that expands on Core Zero Balancing principles and delves into working with amplified fields of vibration within the body. The course teaches you how to create fulcrums that work with these amplified fields. Alchemical principles, when used during a ZB session, can provide the client with a direct experience of the healing state. In addition to presenting new material, Alchemy of Touch enables you to deepen foundational Zero Balancing skills through refined practice of Core protocol fulcrums as well as ZB session exchanges.
 
You will learn:

• Alchemical principles and their applications during a Zero Balancing session
• The theory, purpose and therapeutic use of amplified fields of energy
• How to amplify vibration, both locally and throughout the entire the body
• How to contain and establish energetic boundaries
• In-depth exploration of framing a Zero Balancing session and how to work with a client's personal history
• How to monitor shifts of consciousness and expanded states
• How to recognize working signs of amplified fields in your clients

What Participants say about Alchemy of Touch:
“Alchemy of Touch introduced me to a level of refinement in ZB that has expanded my skills and efficacy enormously, particularly in working with the strong energies of the pelvic bowl and the dorsal hinge.” -Elizabeth Zenger

“I felt the information was relevant to both my ZB practice and my life in general—really helpful for working at deeper levels.” -Benjamin Fox

“I finally feel like I ‘get’ the idea of organizing my whole body behind my hands, which I know translates to a clearer, more profound experience for both me and the client.” -Tom Coen

“My understanding and facility of ZB has deepened and I look forward to applying Alchemy to more tenacious situations.” -Athena Malloy

Date(s): November 13, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM  EST - 5:00 PM  EST

COURSE TITLE: Zero Balancing I 
ABBREVIATION: ZB I 
COURSE LENGTH: 4 days, Thursday - Sunday
LOCATION: IUSB Elkhart Center MOT Department, 125 E Franklin St, Elkhart, IN 46516 
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: 25 CEUs
PREREQUISITES: None
PRICING: Full Tuition $795
SuperSaver $595 Use code ZBHA200 by Sept 30
EarlyBird $695 Use code ZBHA100 by Oct 15
Repeat $350 Use code ZBHARepeat if you are repeating ZB I AND you have taken another ZB class within the past five years. Deanna asks that you register by Oct 15 if using this promo code.

Contact Deanna Waggy if you would prefer to pay her by check, Venmo, etc. Payment plans available. You will then complete your registration using a special code.
   
In order to register for this class, you will need to acknowledge that you have read and agree to the
ZBHA Health and Participation Policy and the
ZBHA Tuition & Refund Policies; as well as the
ZBHA Terms & Conditions.

Welcome from Deanna:
This is a new location for ZB classes in Northern Indiana. I am excited to collaborate with the Master's in Occupational Therapy Department through Indiana University South Bend (IUSB)- Elkhart Center.  The OT department is hosting this Zero Balancing I class as a way to promote holistic training in Complementary Health Approaches and Integrative Health (CHAIH) for OTs and other health professionals interested in the emerging field of integrative health approaches to whole person health.

The ZB I & II classes are officially approved for Continuing Ed credits for OTs in Indiana, in addition to other professions already approved for this class that are listed on the ZBHA website. 

The principles of Zero Balancing are the foundation of my holistic practice. One of the best ways to learn ZB is to encourage a friend to take the class with you, allowing you to swap regularly for skills progression and regular self-care. Consider this class a working retreat, where you learn through hands-on bodywork that is relaxing and beneficial to both your body and mind. Whether you are new to bodywork or adding new skills to your clinical toolbox, the guiding principles of ZB can be transformative for yourself and your clients. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me at ot4peace@gmail.com if you have any questions.  

Zero Balancing I is the first half of the 50-hour Core Zero Balancing program and the first course of the Zero Balancing curriculum. ZB I introduces you to the technique, theory, touch skills and history of the art and science of Zero Balancing. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to perform a full-body Zero Balancing session and experience what it feels like to receive Zero Balancing fulcrums and sessions.

I 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 be able to perform a basic Zero Balancing protocol at the completion of this class.
 
You will learn: 

• The basic Zero Balancing protocol
• Theory and principles of Zero Balancing body/mind therapy
• To distinguish body energy and body structure through touch 
• The skill of using energy as a working tool 
• The structural and energetic anatomy of the skeleton 
• The theory and application of Zero Balancing techniques called fulcrums
• How to give a 30-minute 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
 
Hours:  (25 hours) Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes early each day, so we can start on time. 9:00 am ET - 5:00 pm ET