Project for The Fascia-Memory Project: Connective Tissue, Body-Memory, Related Scanning Devices, & Fascia-Based Preventative Maintenance Systems

Briefly About the Project Research:

        One end goal says a lot: Can you Imagine an 8 year old who has learned enough in public school (from a class that is a regular part of the K1-12 curriculum) to be able to apply an integrated mind-body approach (including very basic emotion-related components) to self-healing and have a working understanding of what s/he's doing? What do you think such kids would be capable of by the time they are adults?

        Put very compactly, the Fascia Memory Project is about research into *fascia,* into bodily stored memory (or “body-memory”), and into the devices (some prior, but primarily during and subsequent to the research) that read/assess/diagnose all manner of medical changes, including pathologies, via highly sensitive mapping of the various connective tissues - or "fascia," and then facilitate the analytical correlation of the results to specific aspects of “body-memory.” The rest of the information at this site will attempt to unpack all that in a way that will make more practical sense. The Theory page illustrates in a semi-technical way one perspective of the bio-molecular level dynamics. [ Note figure above right ] A number of related and highly organized belief systems have developed - among healthcare practitioners who have worked primarily with connective tissue - based on the apparent existence and operation of body-memory. The project, therefore, is based on strong evidence of a relationship between the nature of fascia -- particularly as related to muscle holding patterns and bio-magnetic storage, according to a number of sources of research data -- and to “body-memory.”

What is "Fascia"?:

        Fascia, sometimes called Myo-Fascia, is one type of Connective Tissue. Connective Tissue (or "CT") includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Fascia provides the envelope for, and (ideally) the lubricated surface between, each muscle fiber and muscle group. It also provides the connective medium between, pervading, and/or interconnecting just about every system and subsystem in the human body! Myo-fascia refers to the fascia in and around muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues.

The "Myo-Scanner"

        This refers to the devices that will read primarily the fascia related to Muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues. From this device will be developed the Myo/CT-Scanner which will read, in addition to the above, the other fascial tissues in the body, including those around the internal organ systems, the circulatory and nervous systems, and the skeletal systems.

The Purpose of the Project:,

        The Purpose of the project is to make useful sense of relationships between fascia and memory (or between body and mind), to draw vital relationships between the more external events of somatic experience and the more internal somatic responses, as well as with subjective emotional experience. Conceivably, as the research proceeds, we would find relationships more and more specifically, down to specific muscles of the body, resulting in the ability to develop highly individualized, multi-level applied, and amazingly efficient Preventative Health Maintenance programs. Most of the technology for developing the devices -- certainly the basis for scanning connective tissue and bio-magnetic resonances related to them -- already exists, although the technology is not currently integrated in most respects to the degree necessary for it's assembly and application here.

In Medical Realms:,

        In medical realms this capability would assist the patient and health-care practitioner in developing a fine-tuned assessment of the patient's condition, (and, if used extensively, of the patient's entire medical history!), in order to determine a more precise course of action. Depending on the goals and nature of the patient(s) and situation(s), this could be for the purpose of injury treatments, rehabilitation programs, preventative maintenance, and/or body-mind health enhancement. Compared to today, the degree of accuracy and speed of assessment and application of treatment, whether by a practitioner or by oneself, would often surpass what we would now call phenomenal. This capacity will take the form of both new devices and new realms of knowledge for practical application.

Three Projects in One
This project is actually about three interdependent projects:

         a) "Fascia Memory" and Body-Mind Correlations (mental-emotional-physical relationships) Research,
         b) "Myo-Scanner" Research and Development, and
         c) "Fascia-Based Preventative Maintenance"
The Myo-Scanning Research and Development refers to myo-fascial scanning/assessment hardware (devices), software, and accompanying techniques and procedures. A more complete title for the project would probably be: " Project for Fascia-Based Medical System: Body Memory & Myo-Fascial Scan Assessments, Optimal Diagnostics & Holistic Therapies, Public Education of Practical, Long-Term Mind-Body Awareness Preventative Maintenance, & Effective Corrective Rehabilitation." You may want to view the Project Overview Chart.

        If put in a functional pyramid form, "Fascia Memory & Correlations Research" would make up the right side of the base, "Myo-Scanner & Correlations Assessment Research & Development" the left side, and "Fascia-Based Preventative Maintenance & Therapeutic Education Systems" the top. Those roles would be respectively, the intuitive component on the right, the analytic component on the left, and the integrated result on top. I give them these positions based on how I see their primary roles, one relative to the other, and yet they all play each of the three roles to some degree. If you look at the Project Task Flow Chart for this (a PERT-style project chart), you may appreciate how each of the many projected tasks - over 40 shown there - support each other as well as the end products and purposes.
         I say "end products" here only because these come about at the end of the first 35 years (projected). After this time the fruits of this integrated project would be formally introduced to society, so far as they have been developed. In the meantime, there will be many benefits to society via the tasks for sub-projects, including various technologies for home and institutional use, and developments in both the technical and scholastic sciences. The latter will feed many diverse fields of study and exploration while, perhaps more importantly, creating and/or reinforcing many intra-supportive links between these fields.

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a) Hardcopy reproduction is ok so long as it is for personal or non-profit organizational use only; b) Distribution and posting on web pages, blogs, and forums with my permission (mostly because I want to know where it's been put, and I'd be most honored to be asked). c) Any distribution of my writings or artwork must be w/o charge unless with prior agreement in writing with the author. d) The only exception to that regards the World Healing Prayers, which I encourage people to make all the copies they think will be used effectively without obligation to get my permission or even contact me. By the way, I have yet to ever sell -or give permission for anyone else to sell- any of my artwork on E-Bay or anywhere else. [noted 12/27/07]

DISCLAIMER: None of my writing, chalice art, or PolyPsyArt is intended to be, to replace, or discourage the appropriate use of, medical attention and/or treatment, but as educationally informative for the purpose of overall health enhancement and preventative maintenance. So far as I know, I have not quoted any other person without saying so. I have emulated a number of writers and teachers, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of my statements have very similar words and meanings as they. In any case, I have always tried to say what I believed. If you find that I have plagiarized anyone to any degree, please let me know -- by noting the complete published reference, and including the full quote and a few sentences of text before and after). This given, I will duly correct the writing.

AUTHORSHIP: Unless otherwise noted under the titles, all essays, artwork, prayers, pages at this site and sub-directories (as at my previous site at AOL), and with exception of some of the solid color and cloudy-sky color backgrounds and logo/headers for others' sites as noted) has been composed, rendered, and/or web-authored by myself, Christopher Pringer, a member of Veteran's for Peace, ch.92 and of the "Seattle 12," practitioner in Body-Mind-Energy Integration Therapies since 1984, and ordained minister (Chalice-Bridging Ministries) since 1987. Most of the personal health-oriented essays at this site were written in the early 90's, as compared to the social/political health oriented pages since 1997.

ABOUT THE ART: The symbols for the "Chalice" - or Holy Grail - that I often use are drawn essentially from ancient archetypes. Here, the Chalice is essentially a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally. And just to forestall any hasty categorization, I should say that these archetypes pre-date the Jewish faith by many centuries. They have their own rich meanings as related to the spiritual dilemma or paradox, balancing or synthesis of qualities (such as Yin & Yang), and healing transformation. The "Chalice-Star" over the three traveling magi is used in my Solstice or Christmas Card design to represent our quest - in this earthly dimension of body, mind, and spirit - for the inner-most Source of one's spirit and faith -- whether that would be the Inner Christ, Inner Buddha, Inner Mohammed, or the Divine Mother's Spirit connecting All Life, etc.

That disclaimer said, you may find out the actual origins of my relationship with these archetypes at Home Page for Body-Mind-Chalice Integration (and related artwork). If you feel well served by what you found here, I would certainly appreciate your support. Although there is virtually 3 large books (and probably over a thousand hours) worth of written material and artwork here, nothing has ever been sold at this site (although I do promote my therapy practice and desktop publishing skills). In any case, IF YOU FEEL SO INCLINED TO SUPPORT THIS WORK (there are also ways besides donating money), please check out the Chalice Bridging Ministries / PolyPsyArts Support System.

COMMENTARY/Feedback is MOST APPRECIATED via the Guest Book or directly via Chaliser@iinet.com. I Hope you have found this page useful. Please let me know if it (or any parts of it, or other pages here) do not make sense to you, or don't seem consistent, etc. Extra points given for being specific. <grin> It's nice to hear from visitors in any case. I will probably reply. Here is to your continuing to receive the benefits of your drive to discover you. --Chris
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Professional Bio & Quotes

Chris, 1984

Chris, 2008 I began my studies in multi-level self-healing when in the service, in Thailand in the Winter of '73. The focus then was on self-help psychology, consciousness, and eastern and western mystical perspectives. This continued through my university studies in Norman, OK '74-'79. 1980 took me into naturopathic studies, primarily nutrition and herbology when I lived in Oklahoma City. Not seeing the naturopathic doctor route as affordable at the time, I found direction via a five-evening massage course, Fall '83. That led to a six month professional practice, followed up with the training in Sante Fe, NM, '84-'85 (described in the next paragraph).
Since then I have practiced massage and/or healing facilitation for others, initially in Santa Fe, NM (during/after my training), then San Louis Obispo, CA, and Seattle, WA. This includes exploring personal challenges and self-healing methodology. A session may include various energy work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. A client chooses based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns are present at that session. A client may request a "Body Pattern Reading," as well as various massage/bodywork therapies, all of which techniques are listed & described in my brochure. Individual, program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available.

My interests have primarily centered in three areas:
1) Body-Centered Psycho-Spiritual Process (as in "Hakomi" style of) counseling and bodywork, including as assessing an individual for the most efficient means of addressing connective tissue injury, short and long term, and the most efficient application of the results of that assessment (on physical and/or emotional levels);
2) in The Basic How's And Why's Of Psycho-Emotional Storage In The Body-Mind, and in the related fascia memory storage dynamics - referring to the technical aspects of neuro-physical interface between connective tissue, emotion, and the brain);
3) "Chalice-Bridging" style chakra balancing - based in the perspective that the chalice, far more than just a cup in this interpretation, is about the human embodiment of Spirit into the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical) which compose the "Body-Mind". Which is also a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally.

My training includes over 1370 hours of classes and practicum, including with the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM (1984-85), and with various accredited bodywork and therapy workshops (`86-present), as well as 100 hours training with the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute (1989), over 100+ hrs apprenticeship with healing practitioner Robert "Mitra" (`85-`86), and 150 hours apprenticeship with Silena Heron in Herbal Studies (`83-`84). For the detailed version my training, you may go to the latter half of my Reiki Therapy Practice Brochure. Which also includes (and relates context for) links to essays elaborating on aspects of imbalance and injury, assessment, and healing.

Personal Quotes on Body-Mind Awareness [ cp, 12'07 ]

BODY-MIND AWARENESS, at the core of preventive health awareness, is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost-effective forms of HEALTH INSURANCE there can be. Hence, massage is far from just "a luxury item," and bodywork therapies can be indispensable for the healing of certain conditions.

MUSCLES RELATE TO ATTACHMENTS - to what we use to take our stance, to hold our place, to perceive and respond to our environment, and to extend who we are and/or want to be. Or used to be (in too many cases, perhaps).
That speaks not only to the body's condition and function, but to how it communicates awareness of where one is along one's path (of becoming who one truly is).

THE BODY IS . . . among other amazing things, a unique communications system -- intimately linked with one's TOTALITY.
Establishing rapport with one's body can be a PATH to self realization.

ONE OF MY DREAMS is a society where/in all children are taught how to feel/see/read their own body-mind communications such that preventive health maintenance eventually becomes second nature. And actually, for the most part, they would be encouraged to re-awaken and build upon what I believe to be a NATURAL INCLINATION - conscious self-healing and continuous expansion of awareness.

And the above goes FOR ALL OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, to the degree that one utilizes them to improve such awareness and causative/pro-active connection with one's body-mind, and to employ the most effective tools for maintaining/improving one's health under any given condition or circumstance.

WHY DOES BODY AWARENESS = OPTIMUM HEALTH INSURANCE ?

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