Rhythmic Movement Training International
Movement-based, Primitive Reflex Integration Program for all humans
Welcome to RMTi
Rhythmic Movement Training is a movement based, primitive (infant or neo-natal) reflex integration program that uses developmental movements, gentle isometric pressure and self-awareness to rebuild the foundations necessary to help overcome learning, sensory, emotional and behavioural challenges for children and adults.
RMTi is a nonprofit organization that provides professional training & licensing and offers a worldwide network of instructors & consultants to the community.
Beyond the Sea Squirt: A Journey with Reflexes
By: Moira Dempsey
Beyond the Sea Squirt is a book that highlights the importance of movement in our ability to be creative, think, solve problems, control impulses and connect to others. This is a book for those interested in RMTi and the stories of some of those who have used the program to make beneficial changes
Movements That Heal
By: Harald Blomberg & Moira Dempsey
Movements that Heal looks at the reasons behind why the Rhythmic Movement Training and Primitive Reflex Integration program works. It discusses the developmental and environmental reasons behind many learning, sensory, emotional and behavioural challenges.
Stories & Insights
- Retained Primitive Reflexes in Children: What They Are, What They Look Like, and What You Can Do
Your child’s teacher says he can’t sit still. His handwriting is a struggle. He melts down over things that seem small. You’ve tried behavior charts, dietary changes, more sleep. Nothing quite sticks. Before assuming it’s a discipline problem — or moving directly to a diagnostic label — it may be worth understanding a concept from developmental neurology that many parents haven’t encountered: retained primitive reflexes. Research in this area is still evolving, and clinicians differ on how to interpret and… - Moving Beyond Meltdowns: How RMTi Supports Sensory Processing
For children and adults who struggle with focus, coordination, and overwhelming emotions, the world can feel like a constantly shifting, unstable place. These struggles often stem from difficulties with sensory processing and self-regulation. This instability, which often leads to emotional outbursts and learning difficulties, can be healed by addressing the core foundation of the nervous system through Rhythmic Movement Training (RMTI). Part 1: The Foundation of Function—Understanding the Eight Senses Sensory processing is the body and brain’s ability to organize… - Movement in Action — Adapting RMTi for the Classroom
In every classroom, teachers are balancing structure and flexibility — trying to meet academic goals while nurturing emotional safety and connection. Amidst lesson plans, transitions, and daily demands, one simple truth often gets overlooked: movement is a vital part of learning. When children move, their brains organize, integrate, and prepare to learn. But movement isn’t just about physical energy — it’s about connection, rhythm, and regulation. Rhythmic Movement Training (RMTi) provides a framework for using simple, developmentally rooted movements to…
