About Integrative Neuromuscular Myofascial Technique 

I-NMT places emphasis on combining neuromuscular technique with myofascial components, piecing together how different body regions and their respective pain patterns relate to each other. Emphasis will be on the application of spine, atlanto-occipital, dural tube, and sacral joint range of motion techniques, thus integrating the relationship of the skeleton and it’s fascia into an NMT approach.

I-NMT Series Chart and Descriptions

Lecture: Fundamentals of I-NMT (Offered during courses # 1-3) Integrative NMT, integrative neuromuscular myofascial technique places emphasis on combining neuromuscular technique with myofascial components, piecing together how different body regions and their respective pain patterns relate to each other. Emphasis will be on the application of spine, Atlanto-Occipital, and sacral joint range of motion techniques in all sessions, thus integrating the relationship of the skeleton and it’s fascia into an NMT approach. Each student will receive thorough training in neuromuscular technique and philosophy. Rather than focusing solely on isolated trigger-point release, more emphasis will be placed on regional release with compression and trigger-point release as tool when releasing a region. Learn neurological laws that govern neuromuscular concepts and techniques, study macro/micro myofascial integration, connective tissue properties of tensegrity, solation, and pesioelectric effect. Study postural distortions and how precise I-NMT treatments improve posture and reduce stress on internal organs.

I-NMT #1 Paraspinals, anterior neck, internal jaw, & posture assessment techniques

Learn precise methods of treating the spine and its multiple muscle origins and insertions, treating anterior cervical regions to help correct dysfunctional structural patterns, and internal jaw/mouth treatments to relieve HA and TMJD pain. Learn effective techniques for treating disorders such as whiplash, head forward posture, upper thoracic pain, and TMJD.  Learn how structural distortions can work their way up the postural chain and how the abnormal pull of various muscles in the neck, shoulder and spine can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

I-NMT #2 Shoulder, thoracic outlet, chest wall

Learn how distortions that deviate posture away from homeostatic posture cause pain and inflammation in the shoulder region and, if not addressed, often prevent the full rehabilitation of this region. Discover why it's essential to properly release antagonist muscles to maintain a straight spine. You will explore how distortions in the shoulder girdle cause momentum to be internalized in the soft tissues in the body and the facet joints of the thoracic and cervical regions. You will study the complex postural distortions that affect the thoracic outlet/brachial plexus and lateral neck and learn effective release methods.

NMT 3 Low back, hip, and pelvis integration, & pelvic stabilization

Learn how tilt, rotation, torque, flexion/extension and projection affects spinal and pelvic alignment and pressure on the sacroiliac joint. Learn to rebalance fascial and muscular pelvic tonus surrounding the body’s center of gravity. You will learn to recognize how other regions and their fascial components can cause low back pain. Specific routines are introduced that will effectively treat frustrating low back/hip symptoms.

I-NMT #4

Cranial and dural tube fascia, posterior neck, face & external jaw

Learn effective techniques to normalize the soft-tissue components of structural imbalances in the cranium. Analyze cranial distortions that cause structural changes down the entire postural chain. This course takes an in-depth look at fascial components of the epicranius, dural tube, and the many diaphragms that traverse the body as well as their intimate relationship with the pelvic floor and thoracolumbar fascia.

I-NMT #5

Consideration of the breath, organ fascial containment, & extremities