"A must-read for all those practitioners seeking to extend their knowledge and skill in holistic assessment and treatment of neuromuscular dysfunction."
Chronic pain is often misunderstood, reduced to mechanistic explanations, or inadequately addressed in mainstream practice. The Lyno Method reframes chronic pain and injury patterns as a complex interaction of fascia and the nervous system rather than a purely mechanical issue. A distinct technique for releasing fascia, the Lyno method stands apart from conventional manual approaches by engaging the autonomic nervous system through movement, breathing and body awareness. Instead of providing temporary relief, it eliminates chronic symptoms permanently.
In clear language and with professional depth, Benita Bester, founder of the Lyno method, and Earle Abrahamson, Head of Anatomy for the Hertfordshire University Medical School, weave together insights from therapeutic practice, science, and holistic philosophy.
Raising thought-provoking questions through authentic case studies, The Lyno Method highlights the intricate relationship between emotional and physical trauma, the autonomic nervous system and its role in contributing to fascia restrictions. This book signifies a paradigm shift in the understanding and resolution of chronic musculoskeletal issues.
Benita Kropman is a physiotherapist with over four decades of clinical experience. She began developing the Lyno Method in South Africa in 1996 while working with professional athletes, aiming to uncover the root causes of chronic and recurring injuries. Her work led her from fascia release to exploring how nervous system dysregulation drives fascia restrictions and chronic symptoms. In 2010, she developed the Lyno certification course and established the Lyno Academy, offering the practical course in South Africa before expanding it to the UK, Germany, South Korea, and India. The course is CPD-accredited worldwide. Benita now lives in Dubai, where she continues to teach and work with clients in her private Lyno practice.
Earle Abrahamson holds qualifications in applied human and sport sciences, clinical psychology and pedagogy. He is a professor in the scholarship of teaching and learning, a National Teaching and Principal fellow of Advance HE, and head of anatomy for the Hertfordshire Medical School at the University of Hertfordshire (UK). Additionally, he is former chair of the GCMT and an Associate Director to the CNHC. He has over 30 years of experience in education and clinical practice and leads programmes and curriculum development in clinical anatomy and sports therapy
Torsten Liem MSc DO is Joint Principal of the German School of Osteopathy, a practising osteopath, lecturer in cranial osteopathy and head of several osteopathic MSc-programmes in Germany and Europe. He is the author and editor of several books and has written numerous articles. Torsten Liem is organiser of the international osteopathy symposia in Berlin; founder of an osteopathic teaching clinic and of the charitably financed centre for paediatric osteopathy in Hamburg. A board member of the German and European Societies of Pediatric Osteopathy, Torsten Liem is also co-founder and coeditor of the journal Osteopathische Medizin (Elsevier), member of the Advisory Board of the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, and co-founder of Breathe Yoga. His core vision is the implementation of osteopathic principles in practice, and connecting them with the principles of classical Chinese medicine and yoga, and with psychological and energetic aspects.
