What is MNRI®?

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MNRI® or the Masgutova Method, created by Dr. Svetlana Masgutova, is a comprehensive and unique set of programs that address neurosensorimotor integration. This involves working with primary reflex patterns at the brainstem level, which are foundational for development, protection, and survival. These reflex patterns are seen in utero and become matured and integrated through birth and typical development. However, when the brain and nervous system experience trauma, illness, injury, or intense or prolonged stress, dysfunction may occur. This may present as learning challenges, developmental delays, unhealthy responses to stressors, and more.

Research has demonstrated that experiences of stress and trauma trigger the genetic, unconscious, protective response of the brain (primary reflex patterns) to activate automatic survival responses. Survival is realized through reactive reflex responses. A chronic state of surviving in stress negatively affects the immune system and may cause an inefficient cycle of hyperactive survival -> reactive reflexes. MNRI brings maturation on the brainstem level for protection and survival by integrating primary reflex patterns and associated functions of sensory processing, motor output, emotional responses, memory, and learning.

Currently, most therapeutic methods use a cortical (top-down) approach, requiring the client to respond and engage on a conscious level. However, if the client is stuck in stress and protection at the brainstem level due to stressors mentioned above, these approaches may have limited outcomes. MNRI® uses a subcortical approach of reflex integration, which address the problem at its foundation and builds on the neuroplasticity of the brain. This facilitates natural recovery, strengthens the nervous system, provides stress resilience, and positive protection responses.

Dr. Masgutova’s method proposes integration of primary reflex patterns as intervention to promote:

· Healthy protection/survival responses

· Optimal self-regulation

· Gross and fine motor development and coordination

· Enhanced attention, focus, memory, and perseverance

· Academic achievement

· Refinement of controlled, skillful, intentional movement

· Motivation and confidence

· Maturation of social skills

· Increased immunity

· Mature cognitive development

MNRI® programs have promoted neurosensorimotor development and improved motor, emotional, and cognitive functioning in children and adults with:

· Learning Disabilities/Challenges

· ADD/ADHD

· OCD

· Autism

· Down Syndrome

· Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

· ODD

· Emotional Disturbances

· Sensory Processing Disorder

· PTSD

· CP

· Genetic Disorders

· Brain Stroke

And SO much more.......