FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANATOMY TRAINS® 2nd EDITION BY THOMAS MYERS
PROVIDES REVOLUTIONARY NEW INSIGHTS, DRAWINGS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA ON THE MYOFASCIAL MERIDIANS IN FUNCTIONAL HUMAN ANATOMY

A practical anatomy guide for manual and movement therapists includes new updates and a DVD that will appeal to everyone interested in the muscular-skeletal system as it relates to bodywork, movement and integrative medicine

WALPOLE, Maine – January 5, 2009 – Kinesis, Inc., the leading educator of Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI) bodywork, announced today the availability of the newly-updated, second edition of Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists by Thomas Myers and published by Elsevier.

Anatomy Trains presents Myers’ unique, ‘whole systems’ views on functional anatomy and especially the body-wide connections among the muscles within the fascial net. The first edition of Anatomy Trains was published in 2001, and sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide. It has been translated into six languages (German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Korean, with Japanese coming soon) and has become one of the standard manuals on human anatomy for somatic practitioners – blending embryology, development, evolution, and functional anatomy in a read that provides basic insights to the neophyte as well as challenging concepts to the experienced practitioner.

The second edition includes numerous updates including important new findings in recent fascial research, photos of the Anatomy Trains® myofascial meridians dissected, new appendices on Structural Integration protocols based on the Anatomy Trains® concept, and a comparison of the myofascial meridians with the meridians of acupuncture. The entire book is now in 4-color, including all new artwork from the prominent British anatomical artists Philip Wilson and Deborah Maizels, whose previous work was with the latest edition of Gray’s Anatomy.  The new edition also benefits from new web links and includes an interactive DVD with animations of the Anatomy Trains lines, fascial release techniques, and dissection videos.

Since the first edition, Myers has expanded his classroom world wide to include courses in fascial technique and visual assessment that go beyond standard and advanced structural integration into what he calls ‘Spatial Medicine’. His insights and teachings of functional anatomy shed light on how the body moves and stabilizes, and on how to spot the visual clues for compensatory pattern recognition. Myers’ Anatomy Trains concepts have demonstrated appeal to a wider audience of practitioners, including massage therapists, structural integration practitioners, acupuncturists, chiropractors, cranial sacral therapists, osteopaths, physical therapists, Pilates therapists, yoga therapists, athletic trainers, as well as dance and movement teachers.

“This second edition is much more than just a reprint of the first edition, as my base of knowledge has grown on a daily basis since I started this project,” said Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains and director of Kinesis, Inc. “I am especially pleased with the support I received from all of the people who made this possible, from the graphics artists and publisher to my teachers, clients, and students who continually push me to refine my language, techniques and approach to better understand the human body, health and healing.  We stand at the edge of a new understanding of just how movement and stability interact via the neuro-myo-fascial web.  I anticipate that this will lead to new modes of healing and a new physical education for the 21st century.”

Pricing and Availability

The second edition of Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists includes 280 pages in English, plus a newly released DVD that comes exclusively with the new book. It is currently available for purchase in paperback format for $63.95 via the Kinesis web site store at: www.anatomytrains.com/at/store and via Amazon.com.

For European customers, the second edition can be purchased direct from Kinesis UK, at www.ultimatemassagesolutions.com, for £28.50

About Anatomy Trains

The Anatomy Trains® concept, devised by Thomas Myers, provides useful language describing the ‘anatomy of connection’ in which muscles are functionally linked in series through the unity of the fascial network that runs throughout the body; muscles work as an integrated system rather than as individual units. The 'Anatomy Trains' myofascial meridians provide a revolutionary map for analyzing whole-body soft-tissue patterns that leads to positive new strategies for unwinding these patterns via manipulation and movement-oriented work.

About Thomas Myers and Kinesis, Inc.

Thomas Myers, is a Certified Advanced Rolfer®, LMT, NCTMB, and is the director of Kinesis, Inc. which he founded in 1994 to provide continuing education to massage and physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, yoga practitioners, Pilates instructors, personal trainers and those interested in making a change in people's lives through 'Spatial Medicine.' Kinesis offers courses nationally and internationally in integrated soft-tissue approaches, including courses in Anatomy Trains® Myofascial Meridians, Body Language and its highly-regarded certification program in Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI), an advanced form of Structural Integration bodywork. These courses are supported by the Anatomy Trains book, DVDs on fascial technique, visual assessment, and dissection, and the Anatomy Trains Primal Pictures DVD-ROM.
 
A prolific writer and speaker, Myers’ research and systemic approach to postural and movement patterns has revolutionized the teaching of anatomy away from the 'single-muscle theory' toward a more holistic appreciation of muscular interactions and their role in posture and dysfunction. Prior to founding Kinesis, Myers trained directly with Dr. Ida Rolf, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller, and has practiced integrative bodywork in a variety of clinical and cultural settings for more than 30 years. 
For more information about Kinesis books, DVD products, or KMI classes, visit www.AnatomyTrains.com or call 888.kinesis.
Anatomy Trains® is a service mark of Kinesis, Inc. Rolfer® and Rolfing® are registered trademarks of the Rolf Institute. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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