Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy is a group of diseases characterized by progressive degeneration and/or loss of muscle fibers without nervous system involvement. All or nearly all of them have a hereditary origin but details of the type of genetic defect and of the prognosis for the disease vary from type to type.
Typical medical treatment consists of supportive equipment and emotional support groups.
Self-Healing Approach
Private sessions of specific massage techniques that build up weak dystrophic muscles and relax chronically tight muscles; gentle movement exercises in the pool,and eventually on land; a home program of gentle movement exercises to strengthen weak muscles without damaging them. We can also teach loved ones how to work with you at home.
Taking the Self-Healing Method Training is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Self-Healing for your muscular dystrophy.
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Testimonials
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I have muscular dystrophy. I came to San Francisco to study with Meir Schneider at a point when my body was really deteriorating. The only thing physicians could tell me was that I was looking at a downward spiral, and nothing could be done. But I improved 40%. The tools I’ve learned make it possible to manage my health. When I work intensively on myself, I gain real increases in muscle strength. I have much better mobility and function than I could ever have had without this method.”- Beatriz Nascimento, MA, OTR, Self-Healing practitioner/ teacher in Sao Paulo, Brazil, San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Rosa, CA
“I am a 31 year-old psychologist from New York City. I was born with Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), which I inherited from my mother.
Meir is an artist. I have never met anyone remotely like him. As an artist, he has the spontaneity of Pollack and the detail and precision of Klimt. He has no game plan, because he treats every individual as such, but he always knows what he is doing. He allows for the body to talk and he seems to listen and communicate with his hands. His touch is incredibly gentle yet powerful.
Meir’s energy and attitude is contagious. He is living proof that determination and heart can move mountains, or in his case, open eyes. He was recently listed as one of Israel’s top 10 most inspirational people on their biggest public television station.
To describe Meir as a healer can be a bit misleading. He has an incredibly sophisticated knowledge of the human body. He was awarded his doctorate for a paper that he wrote on muscular dystrophy. He never makes empty promises, nor does he mince words. He is totally sincere. It’s who he is. He can’t help it. He adores his children and is absolutely passionate about his work.”
David Younger, PhD NY,NY
“I have been using Meir’s method for ten years. It is all-inclusive effective bodywork for muscular dystrophy. The three massage techniques release deep muscle tension and fatigue, support sick muscles, and rebuild damaged tissue. I have better balance, more mobility, and less fatigue. Self-Healing helps regenerate my body.”- Dan Dernay, DC, Concord, CA
“Because of my FSH muscular dystrophy, I walk with a limp and have some weakness in my arms. My doctors told me I could only expect to get worse. Self-Healing therapy sessions gave me the tools to manage my condition successfully. I work on myself every day. Instead of getting weaker, I’m stronger, and filled with determination and hope.”- Karen Myers, San Francisco, CA
In the video below, Meir talks with Self-Healing student Gwen about her muscular dystrophy and demonstrates a facial massage.
