Rhythmic Movement Training
Rhythmic, smooth . . . whole body rocking movements
Done lying or on hands and knees
Relaxing
Stimulate neural development
Imitates infant reflex patterns
Origin of RMT
Kerstin Linde, Swedish therapist, photographer
Modeled after instinctual baby movements
Dr. Harald Blomberg, Swedish psychiatrist
Used in psychiatric practice; approval of Medical Board;
and studied with specialists:
Peter Blythe, Sally Goddard, INPP, England
Svetlana Masgutova, Univ. Moscow, Poland
Teaches worldwide (1990); USA, 2005
Moira Dempsey, Exec. Dir., RMT International, Australia
RMT Classes Taken
1. Rhythmic Movement Training – Level 1 (RMT and ADD/ADHD) February 29 and March 1,
2008 (16 hours); Rhythmic Movement Training – Level 2 (RMT, Emotions and Inner
Leadership) March 2, 2008 (16 hours); Moira Dempsey, Instructor; Minneapolis, MN
2. Rhythmic Movement Training International – Levels 1, 2, 3 & Dreams and Inner Healing,
July 29, 30, 31, and August 1, 2 & 3, 2008 (8 hours each day, 48 hours) Harald Blomberg,
Instructor; Edina, MN
3. Rhythmic Movement Training – Level 2, Level 3, Facial Reflexes and Bonding; January 31,
2009, February 1, 2, & 3, 2009 (8 hours, 32 hours total); Moira Dempsey, Instructor;
Edina, MN
4. Rhythmic Movement Training and Cerebral Palsy; July 28th, 2009 (6 hours); Edina, MN;
Harald Blomberg, Instructor
5. Rhythmic Movement Training in Kindergarten; May 10-12, 2013 (18 hours); Mary Gazca,
Montessori Teacher; Minneapolis, MN.