FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Anatomy Trains® Multi-Program DVD Series Presents Core Techniques for the Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists

Walpole, Maine – October 30, 2004 – Kinesis, Inc. today announced that it has released a new four part DVD series of Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for manual therapists:

• Deep Front Line – Part 1: Core Techniques for the Pelvis and Legs
• Deep Front Line – Part 2: Core Techniques for the Trunk and Neck
• The Functional Lines: Assessment, Training, Treatment and Fascial and Myofascial Plane Techniques
• The Shoulder and Arm Lines: Fascial and Myofascial Plane Techniques

Together, this series supplements chapters 7-9 of the book Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists (Elsevier, 2001), and is filled with unique methods for opening and balancing the body, based on Tom Myers’ revolutionary Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians concepts.

Deep Front Line – Part 1

This program presents techniques from the waist down. More than a simple demonstration program, these core techniques, including techniques for the psoas and many deep muscles of the pelvis, are taught either in a session context or in a small class mentoring situation. It is designed so that viewers can apply these essential techniques with maximum confidence, understanding and ease.

Deep Front Line – Part 2

This program presents techniques from the waist up. It also provides a review of Deep Front Line anatomy, an overview of the issues and patterns associated with the Deep Front Line, and a wealth of individual fascial release techniques and variations for the Deep Front Line.

The Functional Lines

This program presents integrated manual and movement techniques for easing, strengthening and repositioning the Functional Lines that join the contralateral shoulder and hip – applicable to sports-related applications. It also provides a review of Functional Line anatomy, an overview of the issues and patterns associated with the Functional Lines, and a wide range of individual manual release techniques, stretching and strengthening techniques and movement treatment for the Functional Lines.

The Shoulder and Arm Lines

This program presents a sequence of integrated fascial techniques for easing and repositioning the shoulders and balancing the Arm Lines. It also provides a review of the relevant shoulder and arm anatomy, an overview of issues and patterns commonly associated with shoulders and arms, a wide range of fascial release techniques and variations for the shoulders and arms.

About Tom Myers and Kinesis, Inc.

Thomas Myers, is a Certified Advanced Rolfer®, LMT, NCTMB, and is currently the director of Kinesis, Inc. Myers founded Kinesis, Inc. in 1994 to provide education nationally and internationally on Anatomy Trains and a certification program in Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI), an advanced form of Structural Integration. Kinesis courses are geared toward massage and physical therapists as well as chiropractors, yoga practitioners and Pilates instructors interested in making a change in people's lives through 'Spatial Medicine.' Tom’s research and approach has revolutionized the teaching of movement anatomy away from the 'single-muscle theory' toward a more holistic appreciation of muscular interactions and their role in posture and dysfunction. Kinesis offers courses internationally in integrated soft-tissue approaches, including Anatomy Trains supported by the Anatomy Trains DVD, and DVD-ROM series. Prior to founding Kinesis, Myers trained directly with Dr. Ida Rolf, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller and has practiced integrative bodywork for more than 30 years. For more information about KMI classes, books or DVD products, visit www.AnatomyTrains.net or call 888.kinesis.

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