Zero Balancing New Zealand & Australia

Would you like to learn a body-mind therapy that teaches a method of touch that affects the whole person, body, mind, spirit by focusing on bones and joints? Would you like be able to address imbalances that often go undetected but which impact gait, posture as well as feelings of grounding and stability? Would you like to learn a system that reduces stress and increases vitality, and clears the mind? It's time to learn Zero Balancing!

“This class was personally transformative! Experiencing ZB not only will enhance my practice, in addition it has added depth to my being in my body.” - recent ZB I student

There are upcoming 2024 ZB I classes in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Illinois, California, Maryland, Texas and Vermont. 25 CEUs for Massage therapists and acupuncturists. NCBTMB & NCCAOM. Payment plans are also available through IAHE.

"A musician once shared ‘To play the notes is easy. The magic is in the pause.’” From this wonderful video filmed at the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School — Dr. Fritz Smith teaching on the pause.

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/o3qbUszPYfg?si=yd7eoSyr3O_F-Ktu

Photo by Sara Feld.

My dear ZB friends

It is with a very heavy heart and a deep sense of gratitude that we need to convey
the news that Fritz passed away this morning, likely around 6:30am from a massive
heart attack. Philip Lindstrom, Aminah's son, was contacted by Carlotta to tell him
the news.

Yesterday Fritz woke with wobbly legs and needed to use a walker to go to exercise class
which was something new for him.
He then later in the morning zoomed into our Art of ZB class with 30 people....spoke with each one and looked
very much his radiant self.

Last night he texted at 7pm ( early even for him) he was going to bed to get a good night's sleep and would feel
better today.

We were fortunate to see him a few days ago and Doug Deming took him to Borrego Springs
for a last look.

The Birthday party will now be a Life Celebration of Dr. Fritz Smith.....very fitting as he
was somewhat dreading the event due to his hearing issues.

Please put him in your prayers

Bless him for all the joy he brought to so many and as he stated

"I developed Zero Balancing to relieve suffering and make the world a better place"

Indeed he has.

Sending you all much love

Michael & Jim

ZB Expanded Addressing the Skull wrapped up on Saturday in Christchurch NZ. This is what ZB people look like after they’ve had 4 days of amazing tuition and table time with ZB for the skull! Yet another transformative training experience by Judith Sullivan and Helen LeClair … and the Tao!

Our thanks to Judith, Helen and everyone who came from US, Australia, NZ and for those who helped out during the course. 🙏

Now the challenge is to keep the momentum going by arranging swaps and other events in your areas, by moving towards certification, by getting the experience of safe touch out to the general public, by joining with us in future training opportunities, and by bringing your own ideas and enthusiasm to ZBNZA at the upcoming AGM (date tba).

A few of the ZBX course participants got together in Christchurch at '27 Steps' on New Regent Street to enjoy a delicious meal!

Today we welcome 6 new participants for the Skull course and a NZ record number of 23 ZB students for the Skull course, including NZ, US and Australian participants.

Today we have been discovering the mysterious delights of the 'Underground River', among many other intriguing preparatory fulcrums.

"What can I relax right now?!" :)

ZB Expanded - Viscera class completed today with heaps of learnings, fun and transformative opportunities. With teacher Judith Sullivan, able TA Helen LeClair and 22 keen students from US, Australia and NZ.

Now one day off before ZBX - Skull begins on Wednesday

Judith Sullivan, the duodenum’s biggest advocate! In full flight at ZBNZA’s current ZBX course on the Viscera at Christchurch, NZ. We are so excited to have Judith and Helen here sharing their years of experience with grateful recipients from NZ, USA and Australia. ❤️

Stress Begins Before Birth You've been dealing with stress longer than you think.

Practitioners and others in the healing arts fields or long-time recipients of ZB who want to learn more, here is an opportunity to get a sneak peak into some of the principles we use in Zero Balancing.

Vocabulary of Touch - Principles of ZB | Rebekah Harbour Why does some touch feel good? Why does touch feel icky or unsafe sometimes? How can I as a practitioner, make sure I'm not giving my clients any bad energy if I'm not in a good mood? How can I give a sense of touch that is always safe and god feeling? This one hour, free online course will cover th...

Fleur Devine is New Zealand's newest Zero Balancing Certified Practitioner!

Fleur is based in the Motueka Valley in the Nelson region and was delighted to complete her certification during the recent Alchemy of Touch training in October.

To book with Fleur, any of our other practitioners or students in training please visit:

https://www.zerobalancing.co.nz/find-a-practitioner

Zero Balancing Community Benefit 2023 - Celebrating 50 Years of Practice and Passion!
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Presenters include David Lauterstein, Mary Behrens, Rebekah Harbour, Michael Oruch, Donna Cerio, Ida Smith, and Dr. Fritz Smith, Zero Balancing Founder.
Register now for 1 or both days. Link in bio.
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#5 - Rebekah Harbour: Empowering the ZB Community In episode #5, I talk to Rebekah Harbour, a Zero Balancer, Zero Balancing Teacher, Editor of the International Journal for Zero Balancing and Transformative ...

Read in the Journal of Transformative Touch - a new case study by Veronica Quarry: My Happy Baby is Back.

Alison began receiving Zero Balancing and CranioSacral Therapy at 13 months of age due to gross motor delays: at that age she was only able to sit somewhat rigidly. Read more: https://thekeep.eiu.edu/ijzbtt/vol2/iss1/8/

Only ZB training this year closing off soon

https://www.rebekahharbour.com/training

Some of what makes ZB feel good is easy to describe. Other parts of it are more challenging!

In answer to “what does ZB feel like?” I usually say something about feeling deeply relaxed, each session is different, pain shifts or goes away, feeling taller or more integrated, grounded etc.

But there’s a part that’s so hard to put into words.

I received three sessions over the weekend, from three different people. Standing outside with my kids last night I had a moment that is quintessential of the post-ZB experience. I felt a strong connection down through my legs and into the ground. And I felt the choice to slow down and bring greater presence to this moment. I felt the option to live less in my future planning mind, or in my anxiousness. And the invitation to be more fully alive. I’ve had enough ZB over the years to recognise this as the effects of a session, usually coming several hours after.

Please come along to the AGM this Monday evening at 8pm!

We need your input.

And there’s a couple of special surprises in store for you!!

Also … The ZB TRAINING being run by Rebekah is definitely going ahead.

Close off for registrations is 31 July, but please book early.

Link below.

🙏

https://www.rebekahharbour.com/training

ZBHA has been sharing a few of these haiku poems lately. Are there any NZ or Aus people with some ideas?!

And one more!

ZERO BALANCING IS 50! (1973 to 2023 and beyond)
A letter to the ZB community from Founder Dr. Fritz Smith

2023 is the 50th anniversary of Zero Balancing – our Golden Jubilee!!! It is a time of celebration and a time to give thanks to the hundreds of people who have made this possible – ZB Practitioners, ZB Teachers and Students, Committee Members, ZB Staff, Authors, Clients, and, of course, The Zero Balancing Touch Foundation, and our International ZB Associations. It is a time to give extra special recognition to those folks who have worn multiple hats during this time. ZB continues to prove its healing effectiveness and remains a springboard of creativity. With this 50-year history, the future of Zero Balancing looks very promising. I wish we could all be here for its 75th anniversary – the Sapphire Jubilee!!

Why study Zero Balancing?

Check out this YouTube video by Rebekah Harbour!

The only remaining ZB courses this year in NZ:
ZB2 28/9-1/10
Alchemy of Touch 5-8/10

Zero Balancing Professional Training A short explanation of who studies Zero Balancing and whyhttp://www.RebekahHarbour.com

Empowering Touch: A Personal Journey
By Diane Bazin, CZB, Certified Mentor

“I believe the power of touch comes in many forms depending on how we contact another person: through physical touch, verbally, listening, mentally, facial expressions, and body language. Touch also affects the deepest part of me, my divine spirit, my soul.

ZB touch feels particularly good to me, allowing me to sink deep into my body, my core, my deepest self, touching all of me.

In a session, mentally, I can touch through framing. Framing establishes boundaries and therefore constitutes a container and a potential empowered space. As I listen deeply to a person’s story the sense of being heard can be empowering for my client and has a healing value of its own.

Then, my first touch at Interface reassures my client of their self-worth as they connect to something beyond themselves, knowing they are part of the whole. As I touch compassionately and with clarity, allowing the moment to unfold, they relax deeply into their own body, helping to contain the dance within.

Embracing and deepening my skills through the Mentor Advancement Program (MAP) I have embodied touch more as a mentor. Taking Forms and Fulcrums with Michael Oruch gave me confidence in my touch skills and being present in my body. In Jim McCormick’s Touching the Whole Person, I embodied being present, refining my touch and listening skills. And, in Alchemy of Touch with Michele Doucette, I embraced this class the second time around on deeper level, allowing the touch to go beyond the walls I had unknowingly created. Here, I was able to feel safe and supported so that I could drop beneath levels of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. In that moment, as I was being held in the highest personal regard by my friends and colleagues, I could feel the warmth of group’s heartbeat.

It's true that ZB touch can provide extraordinary experiences on the deepest level.”

“Every moment is a moment of creation, and each moment of creation, contains infinite possibilities.” Shakti Gawain

(From March edition of Interface ZBHA in USA)

Welcome to the first newsletter for 2023!

Contents:
• New Zero Balancing Practitioner – Karen Duff
• Cyclone Gabrielle
• ZB at Horse of the Year
• Potential Training Courses Coming Up
• News from ZBTF
o New Logos
o The Journal of Transformative Touch
o Do you have compelling treatment stories to share?
o ZBTF Zoom Meeting in March

Click or copy this link into your browser:

https://www.zerobalancing.co.nz/latest-news

Leaning in
Rhys Dwyer

Zero Balancing NZ will have a tent at Horse of the Year in Napier with Marie Clothier and the team of ZBers. This is always very popular. People come from all over NZ for this event 7-12 March.

She has offered to have your business cards on display there for anyone who might want more ZB when they return home to your area.

Please send your cards to:

M Clothier
35 Canon road
RD3
Katikati 1377

Who is Dr. Fritz Smith, the founder of Zero Balancing, and what were the many influences that led him to create this system of touch that engages both body and mind?

https://zbtouch.org/about-us/founder/

photo by Sara Feld

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