Rhythmic Movement 

Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT) is founded on the natural rhythmic movements of a baby. The movements themselves are based upon movements taught originally by Kerstin Linde in Stockholm, Sweden.  Dr. Harald Blomberg, a psychiatrist Stockholm, learned the movements in the 1980’s.  Since then he has investigated the role of movement in development and its effect on learning, emotions and behavior if movement and sensory stimulation do not happen easily and efficiently.  RMT therefore also looks at the crucial role of movement in the integration infant reflexes and what happens if these reflexes persist at some level or other and do not integrate.

        

The movements that a baby makes are essential for development of neural networks.  The movements stimulate the growth and branching of the networks and the myelination of the axons.  These movements are also important for the development of head control and muscle tone.  When an infant doesn’t move around freely then there is also not enough sensory stimulation for good integration to happen in the neocortex.

 

RMT works with integrating the retained, or underdeveloped, infant reflexes that are involved in learning challenges such as ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, writing problems, focusing and comprehension challenges, co-ordination difficulties and Asperger's Syndrome.  It has also been successful in working with people with anxiety, panic, emotional imbalances, behavioral problems, schizophrenia, Parkinson's, psychosis and general overwhelm.

         

RMT replicates the developmental movements associated with the infant reflexes. It also incorporates the use of gentle isometric pressure to bring awareness to the body, which assists in releasing the stress and learned patterns of behavior.   

 

Individuals can experience RMT in a formal class or as a one on one consultation.

 

For more information about RMT visit: www.haraldblomberg.com and/or www.rhythmicmovement.com