What is MNRI?

Boy receiving MNRI Therapy

Many challenges can benefit from MNRI, including:​

  • Midline defects including tethered oral tissues 

  • Issues with digestion, feeding, colic and other symptoms after a stressful pregnancy or birth process

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Learning challenges such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Chronic stress or pain

  • PTSD

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Global Developmental Delays

  • Traumatic Brain Injury and stroke

  • Visual and auditory processing disorders

  • And much more!

Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI), also known as the Masgutova Method, is bodywork that invites active participation and provides a therapeutic framework to encourage self-expression of one’s full potential for movement, cognition, emotions and behavior.

MNRI is a method of therapy that focuses on optimizing the function of innate reflexes that are foundational for normal development. When these  reflexes are not integrated, often due to difficult or premature birth, physical or psychological trauma, disease or heredity, the result is inefficient use of brain pathways and the inability to adequately process one's environment and respond with an appropriate movement, behavior or emotion.

Though these reflexes are meant to integrate by about 2 years of age, they continue to function in the background and remain important as the basis for movement, learning and stress resilience. When integrated, these reflexes contribute to ease in cognitive development, social interaction, and optimal physical function.

Infant holding adult finger, lying on bed, receiving MNRI therapy.

Goals for clients include improving:

  • Self-Expression

  • Concentration and Attention

  • Stress Management

  • Spatial Orientation and Reasoning

  • Short and Long Term Memory

  • Ease of Function in Daily Life

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