This January, I started a year-long journey to learn one of the most powerful forms of bodywork I’ve seen. It’s called Kinesis Myofascial Integration, or KMI for short.

It will take 12 weeks, spread throughout the year. That’s 500 hours of training, effectively doubling my massage education. By the end of 2011, I’ll be a certified KMI practitioner.

Do I need people to practice on? Why yes I do…

Things you should know about KMI

KMI is another form of “structural integration” (like Rolfing!). The first thing most people ask is, “Doesn’t that hurt?” The answer is yes, it hurts a little. In order to achieve long-lasting changes, sometimes things get a little intense.

It’s like massage, but it’s not technically massage. Therapists focus on freeing the fascia so the body can function as an integrated whole. Fascia is the connective tissue that covers all the muscles and connects virtually everything in the body.

(Okay, maybe you’re going, “Huh?” Don’t worry; I’ll go into it all more in a future post.)

I’ve never come across a type of massage or bodywork that works better. One problem I used to have is knee pain, especially after dancing. I remember standing up after my 1st or 2nd KMI session. I thought, “Oh my gosh, I’m walking differently! This is incredible!” I haven’t had any knee problems since my series 3 years ago.

Often times, clients ask me, “What else can I do to make this problem go away?” For many people, I know they are ready for KMI. (Not everyone is ready, believe you me.) Now I’ll finally be able to provide it!

I’m excited to learn more.

How does KMI work, anyways?

Why does it work so well?

How can I use it to best help people?

What simple things can people do to make their KMI experience more effective?

Are there better answers to the question “How does the body work?”

These are questions I seek to answer. As I go through school, I intend to share insights I gain from KMI on this blog. I’ll also take you through my experience, piece by piece. By following along, you’ll learn as I learn.

But why simply read about it when you can experience it?

I need massage guinea pigs to work with!

Heck yeah! I’m putting together a list of people who want to be notified when I need to practice my new skills. To raise your hand, just enter your email address in the box below.

Throughout the year, you’ll receive great a discount on my work. Plus, you’ll get the benefit of my renewed enthusiasm and curiosity. Not to mention greater results than you’d normally get out of massage.

Not only will your participation help me practice new skills, but it will help me fund my education. This is critical to completing my education. As such, you will have my eternal gratitude.

What you’ll get out of being my guinea pig:

• Greater connection to your body
• More flow of movement and creativity
• Concrete knowledge about your body
• Improved flexibility
• A therapist who will work with you as a partner in creating the body you want to have

Who specifically do I want to work with?

• Anyone excited to try KMI
• Dancers, yoga practitioners, martial artists
• Singers, musicians, or other performers
• Athletes
• Anyone with a passion for movement at ANY level, amateur to professional

If this sounds like you and what you want, get on the list so you can be notified next time I need guinea pigs. (Read more about me and why I like working with dancers…)

This offer is no longer available. But you can still get notified when I have space for new clients!

Thanks a bunch,
-Rebecca Brightly