“Life is a song. It has its own rhythm of harmony. It is a symphony of all things which exist in major and minor keys of Polarity. It blends the discords, by opposites, into a harmony which unites the whole into a grand symphony of life. To learn through experience in this life, to appreciate the symphony and lessons of life and to blend with the whole, is the object of our being here.”

- Dr. Randolph Stone, Founder Polarity Therapy

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What is Polarity Therapy?

Polarity Therapy is a holistic healing art based on balancing life energy. Polarity Therapy was founded by Dr. Randolph Stone, D.O., D.C., N.D., (1890-1981) who traveled around the world studying and integrating many healing arts including Chiropractic, Osteopathic, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Ayruveda, and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Stone believed that life was much more than chemistry and that healing was greater than freedom from symptoms. He saw life as a spiritual journey based on life energy principles and healing as our total alignment with that journey.

Polarity Therapy is an energetic healing modality. At the heart of Polarity Therapy is the view that each individual is animated by a universal life energy. Imbalances in the circulation of life energy lead to mental and emotional distress and physical illness. When our life energy is balanced the result is a healthy body and clarity of thought and emotion. A Polarity Therapist is trained in different methods of finding and correcting life energy imbalance which include hands-on bodywork, counseling on nutrition; Polarity yoga; and verbal counseling.

Polarity practitioners work from the premise that healing comes from within and the practitioner and client work together to allow the client's own inner healing response to emerge. By developing an understanding and sensitivity to life energy a Polarity practitioner can systematically evaluate its movement. During the process of a Polarity bodywork session, a client may spontaneously experience emotions and/or feel the need to talk about their life. This often times happens when tense and/or compressed tissues begin to relax and unwind. The Polarity practitioner then reflects back a client's thoughts and emotions while continuing to facilitate the unwinding process. At any time the client may stop talking and the session then moves naturally back to silent bodywork.

Polarity bodywork is very gentle and painless and Polarity verbal communication is non-directive with the intention of helping a client become aware of his or her process. A Polarity practitioner may also recommend simple nutritional changes and/or exercises to support the energy balancing. Polarity session times vary based on the issue being addressed. Clients are asked to wear loose fitting cotton clothing. The number of sessions a client receives is based on individual needs and progress. Most Polarity clients have sessions every week or every other week. However different client's require different interventions.

The International Polarity Wellness™ Network

The International Polarity Wellness™ Network was developed in 1990 by John Beaulieu, N.D., Ph.D. based on the Polarity Wellness™ curriculum which was developed from 1979-1990 by the teachers of the Polarity Wellness™ Center of New York. The Polarity Wellness™ Network interconnects creative ideas for learning, teaching, and practicing Polarity energy principles for high level wellness in all aspects of living. Our courses are American Polarity Therapy Association approved and lead to Associate Polarity Practitioner and Registered Polarity Practitioner Registration. Students who study courses at one network location can transfer their credits to another without question.

There are no memberships in the IPWN. We are a group of qualified Polarity Therapy teachers that want to relate with each other for mutual support and to serve our students through a proven curriculum. Using a common curriculum provides many advantages for both teachers and students. The curriculum provides as a common ground for communication and students can move from location to location and have a greater choice of teachers and learning environments.

Polarity Wellness™ and BioSonic Repatterning™ form a seamless relationship. BioSonic Repatterning™ utilizes Polarity evaluation and assessment to determine different BioSonic procedures from tuning forks to color and light therapies. Polarity creates an ideal professional and clinical environment for the practice of BioSonic Repatterning™. Through the study of Polarity the Sound Healer can earn a professional credential that truly supports their work.

The Associate level Polarity training is ideal for those wanting to be sound and music healers. It provides a professional base which includes membership in a professional association, mal-practice insurance, a code of ethics, and a community that will understand and support your work in sound healing.  TOP

American Polarity Therapy Association

Polarity Therapy is under the guidance of the American Polarity Therapy Association which oversees educational standards, professional registration and ethics, national and international networking, and conferences. Two levels of training are approved by APTA; a 160hr Associate Polarity Practitioner and a 615hr Registered Polarity Practitioner. Approved training's are based on the APTA Standards For Practice and include studies in Polarity theory, evaluation, bodywork, nutrition, exercise, and communications.

You can contact the American Polarity Therapy Association for a list of Registered Polarity Practitioners at:

American Polarity Therapy Association
2888 Bluff Street
Suite 149
Boulder, CO 803301
Tel: (303) 545-2080
Fax: (303) 545-2161
http://www.polaritytherapy.org/   TOP

Polarity Therapy Video Courses

Associate Polarity Wellness Educator (A.P.P.) Training
Certified Polarity Wellness Educator (R.P.P.) Training
Cranial and Spinal Balancing Course
Polarity Nutrition Course
Polarity Counseling Course TOP

Polarity Therapy Articles

Talking About Polarity Therapy
One of the greatest challenges that we face as Polarity practitioners is telling others about Polarity Therapy. I have heard a lot of strange answers to the question: "What is Polarity Therapy?."

Professional Supervision, American Polarity Association Newsletter March 1994
I tell my students that practicing Polarity without proper supervision is like swimming alone in an ocean of unpredictable currents. Professional supervision is a key to professional success and peace of mind. It is important to know when and how to utilize professional supervision.

Polarity Lifestyle
Taking a stand on diversity opens the doorway for us to reexamine our relationship to Dr. Stone's lifestyle and beliefs related to the practice of Polarity Therapy. When Dr. Stone wrote and taught he often times intertwined his own beliefs with the energy principles he was setting forth.

Creative Nutrition "An Energy Approach"
Imagine being so attuned to yourself that you know exactly what foods to eat. Rather than consulting a book or an expert on "right eating", you could tune into yourself for the answer. Knowing which foods to eat is an art based on our inner ability to know what is good for ourselves.

The Language of Power and Empowerment
It is important to understand the subtle impact of language during Polarity sessions and classroom instruction.

Cranial Explorations And Exercises
Our cranium is the crown of creation. The Old Kings and Queens of Europe and the Orient placed special metals and jewels on their heads during a Holy Ritual.  TOP