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Zero Balancing One: Working at the Interface of Structure and Energy

Name: Zero Balancing One: Working at the Interface of Structure and Energy
Start: 2025-06-05
End: 2025-06-08
Location: Menla
Rating: 4.5

4.502 reviews

375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

June 5 - 8, 2025

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Roy

Ben

Roy Capellaro, P.T.

Having studied science as well as music in college and being a surfer, I was familiar with aspects of energy and structure. I went on to study meditative arts and Asian methods of self healing, eventually earning a degree in Physical Therapy, specializing in osteopathic direct hands-on approaches. This included the privilege of studying with Fritz Smith, M.D., the developer of Zero Balancing and assisting in the teaching program. I have been a manual physical therapist and teacher since 1978, currently working in New Paltz and Nyack, NY.

Ben Fleisher, LAc

For Ben, Zero Balancing is a gift that he has the privilege of giving almost every day. Though his clinical work is often concerned with alleviating obstacles to optimal body energy flow, it is equally concerned with amplifying what is already working, allowing clients to drop deeply into their own healing reserves. Ben Fleisher LAc, is a dad, a NYS Licensed Acupuncturist (since 2010), a certified Zero Balancer (since 2008) and a certified Zero Balancing Teacher. He began his professional bodywork career in 2001. Ben is the owner of Woodstock Healing Arts in Woodstock, NY, where he maintains a private practice.

Details of this retreat

The study of Zero Balancing goes beyond learning a body/mind system of therapy. It provides basic theory, information and skills regarding body energy, movement and body structure. We teach how to use energy itself as a working tool, and how to relate subtle touch to the bone, skeleton and bio-fields of the body. This information will enhance any system of therapy that utilizes touch.

Zero Balancing is a system that elevates the understanding and skill of manual therapeutics. In the class, we will develop heightened sensitivity, touch refinement, accessing flows within the skeletal system that engender deep stillness and ideal function. Zero Balancing interfaces with who we are in our bones. It adds a unique integrity to our work and amplifies the patient/client’s experience. It fills a missing piece in the pantheon of body-mind therapies.

This course is ideal for bodyworkers, therapists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians. Practitioners in the healing arts seeking to add value to their practice will benefit from Zero Balancing. It is a new touch skill that is simple, effective, and profound.

*Commuting option for this retreat only includes lunch. If you are interested in joining us for additional meals please email frontdesk@menla.org or call 845 688 6897 ext 101.

Schedule

Thursday, June 5

9 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 5 pm Afternoon Program
5 - 6 pm Room Check-in
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 Free Time for Relaxation

Friday, June 6

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 5 pm Afternoon Program
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 Free Time for Relaxation

Saturday, June 7

8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 5 pm Afternoon Program
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 Free Time for Relaxation

Sunday, June 8

7 - 11 am Check-out of Rooms
8 - 9 Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Morning Program
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 4 pm Closing program
4 pm Departure

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Getting Here

Menla, 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

Accommodation

Deluxe Queen

Deluxe Queen Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available Air Conditioning All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers. Deluxe Queen Rooms are Available in Lhasa Inn and Kathmandu House * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations

Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath

Standard Premium Single Room with a Queen or Full Bed and Shared Bathroom Up to 10 guests share two large bathrooms. Each bathroom has two shower stalls and two toilets. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Upper Level Of Conference Center. All calls are free of charge This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Economy Single - Shared Bath

Standard Single Room with a Twin Bed and Shared Bathroom Bathroom is Shared with One to Six Other Guests on Your Floor. A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note rates include meals and accommodations.

Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room)

Standard Double with Twin Beds and Shared Bathroom The bathroom is Shared with other rooms on the same floor. High-speed Wi-Fi is available in the room. Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge. This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant. * Please note that rates include meals and accommodations * Please note: this is an open door policy room, meaning there are no keys to lock the door (we have lockers you can use at Lhasa if needed) * This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You Roommates if You Do Not Register with others

Commuter - Lunch ONLY

Commuters Menla Encourages Members of the Community to Participate in Our Wonderful Programs! Includes Meals, Public Phone, Public Computer, and Wi-Fi Internet Available in Lhasa Inn. Accommodations Fee Includes All Meals.

Customer Reviews

4.50 out of 5.0 average rating

Anonymous • Oct 03, 2023

4.0

Verified

Weekend retreat stay

The property is on a beautiful, peaceful location.
Nature is all around and sometimes a little too close but you are literally surrounded by woods.

The food was really good and I liked the buffet style and fruit basket.

The gift shop although small had a nice selection of items and I purchased a few fun items.

Since the dining area was on the opposite side of the site from the convention center, a lot of students drove back and forth on the property. I chose the walking paths to get around.

Marie • Apr 18, 2022

5.0