From November 07 through January 08, I received a complete series of 12 Kenesis Myofascial Integration sessions. Like Rolfing and other forms of structural integration, this work is more intense than massage, with longer lasting results. Though it’s not for everyone, it is actually much more accessible than I would have thought. The work also surprised me, providing more benefits than I could have anticipated. (more…)
This occurred to me some time after I completed my first session of KMI: The way my practitioner looks at me brings to mind a sculptor studying a statue as it emerges from stone. Said Michelangelo, In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action. I have only to hew away the rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it. Or, more concisely, I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. (more…)
After this third session, all I can say is: WOW, this is truly fascinating work. In a mere three sessions, I feel a dramatic transformation. I am attuned to the fact that my body is re-learning how to do habitual activities as it is moving and shifting. It is truly hard to find words to describe my experience, so I offer a photo from anatomytrains.com to illustrate.
Yesterday, I met Tom Meyers… while in my underwear. When signing up to be a KMI (Kiensis Myofasical Integration) Practice Client for student practitioners, I didn’t realize that I would be assessed by the originator himself! This is a truly unique opportunity.
This session was the first in a set of 12 that aim to correct structural misalignments that my body has created through the years. In particular, the first session works with the Superficial Front Line, which is Anatomy Train that deals with superficial fascia on the front side of the body.
The work was deep, slow, repetitive, and required a lot of slow movement on my part. Mostly, I was quite comfortable and it was easy to focus on the work because of the movement required. A few times I experienced mild pain because of some tender musculature, but nothing unbearable.
Tomorrow, I go back for session 2 which will work the Superficial Back Line. The KMI series of 12 sessions are subdivided into 3 groups; the first 4 sessions are the sleeve (superficial fascia) sessions, the second four sessions comprise the core (deep and visceral fascia) sessions, and the last four sessions are the integrative (girdle-balancing and functional) sessions. I will receive all these sessions over the next 2 months, completing in mid-January.