More information about the integrative methods
used and taught at the IBI
Somatic Psychotherapy & Body Psychotherapy – Working with Body, Breath and Trauma
What is Somatic Psychotherapy? By Dirk Marivoet, MSc., Registered Psychotherapist (ECP), CCEP, PMT, PT. Somatic psychotherapy—also known as body-oriented or body-centered psychotherapy—is a form of psychotherapy that integrates body and mind to support healing from...
The Fascia Texture Typology™
Reading the Body’s Language Through Tissue, Energy, and Breath Fascia Texture Typology™ by Dirk Marivoet In conventional anatomy, fascia is typically described by its form—collagen type, fiber orientation, and tensile strength. But in trauma-informed somatic practice,...
The Energetic Breath Cycle™
The Energetic Breath Cycle™ maps the living spiral of breath, fascia, energy, and consciousness. Rooted in Jack Painter’s legacy and expanded with modern science, it offers a path to embodied healing and evolution. Learn more about this powerful integrative framework.
Neurofascial Encoding™
by Dirk Marivoet, MSc., Founder of Core Strokes®, Neurofascial Encoding™ and the Neurofascial Transformation Process™ Canonical Definition Neurofascial Encoding™ is not a concept to be grasped intellectually in a single reading.It unfolds through observation — of...
The Neurofascial Transformation Process™
Healing the Bodymind — A Path of Personal, Relational, and Spiritual Transformation “Trauma victims cannot recover until they become familiar with and befriend the sensations in their bodies.” — Bessel van der Kolk Canonical Orientation The Neurofascial Transformation...
Core Strokes®: A Holistic and Transformative Practice for Self-Development
Integrating Fascia, Feeling, and Freedom By Dirk Marivoet, MSc, PT, PMT, ECP, CCEP Founder of Core Strokes® & The Neurofascial Transformation Process™ Who am I really? “Know thyself.” — Temple of Delphi According to the Pathwork teachings of Eva Pierrakos, our...
The Evolution of Postural Integration® (PI)
Jack Painter’s Visionary Work in Postural Integration® (PI) by Dirk Marivoet, MSc Jack Painter, Founder of Postural Integration® Jack W. Painter (1933–2010), originally a philosophy professor at the University of Miami, was a true pioneer in the field of humanistic...
Core Energetics
A Comprehensive Overview by Dirk Marivoet, MSc. Senior Teacher, Supervisor, and Expert in the Method What is Core Energetics? Core Energetics is a pioneering therapeutic approach that bridges body-centered psychotherapy with spirituality. It offers a transformative...
Pelvic-Heart Integration : Heart in Sexuality
Uniting the masculine and feminine within the Self and your intimate relationships Origins of Pelvic-Heart Integration Jack W. Painter, PhD who originated the world famous modality of Deep Holistic Bodywork called Postural Integration® (PI) in the 1960s, also...
Psychomotor Therapy
Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor, also known as psychomotor, psychomotor therapy, or PBSP, is a body-mind interactive model that analyzes the present-day effect of traumatic memories and helps people work to create new memories...
Energetic Integration
THE ENERGETIC INTEGRATION PROCESS - AN OVERVIEW OF PROCESS STEPS What is Energetic Integration? Energetic Integration® is a registered method that works with coordinating tissue, breath and feeling with special somatic strategies. Clients are helped to release their...
Rhythmic Fitness
The obsession of taking care of your body Many people today are obsessed with taking care of their bodies—and it’s for a good reason, because our lives depend on it! But even though our physical health is important we should remind ourselves that our emotional,...
Bio-Energetics: Live in a lively body
What is bio-energetic bodywork? Bio-energetic bodywork is a modern and practical application of the therapeutic insights of Wilhelm Reich (1898-1957) (student of S. Freud) and was further developed by psychiatrists Alexander Lowen and John Pierrakos. Dirk Marivoet (°...
Senso-Relaxation
What is Senso-Relaxation? Senso-Relaxation is a method to promote the recognition and regulation of physical tension. It can be used as an independent treatment method, but is also used in combination with other forms of therapy like the "Core Strokes® Method". In...
Personal Development
Growth and Development match our authentic nature Growth and development match our authentic nature. It is, as it were, written in our genes that we are able to long for pleasure, satisfaction, meaning and connection. After all, we have the ability to recognize,...