The GHIMPR System

The “Gillis Hierarchy of Instinctual Motor Programming and Reprogramming” 

or simply, The GHIMPR System

The Neuro FunC Training Program is based upon the evolutionary neurological programming that links our Sensory Systems with our Instinctual Motor Reactions. This is less complicated than it sounds. It is simply the neuro-programming than links the information coming in from (principally); the vestibular system (inner ear balance), Proprioceptive System (Golgi, Spindle, Skin pressure/temperature Nerves, et al.), Visual System, Hearing System that then influence how the brain will keep the body up right and in balance. Than of course there is the influence of our ‘desire’ to perform a certain task where all of these sensory systems really have to start cooperating to perform properly. The GHIMPR System offers a categorized multi-layer system of the instinctual movement neuro-programming that creates the base for which ALL higher more refined movements are performed. The main instinctual movements use the myofascial meridians (as described by Tom Myers).

The GHIMPR SYSTEM

This work might be considered the third evolutionary step of the theory and mechanisms behind the instinctual movement patterns and their role in neuro-development;

1. The “discovery” and first childhood reflexes of the neuro-programming, Bernstein, Gallant, Perez et al.
2. Godard-Blythe/Doman/Masgutova et al. (researching each individual reflex and creating repeatable treatments)
3. Gillis, researching and implementing;
   1. high input sensory treatments which radically decrease the timetable for integration (in cooperation with Witting, Tom-Steffan),
   2. the introduction of the “triune brain + one”. the Enteric Nervous System Integration to reduce negative signals influence over mid-brain injuries.
   3. the introduction of the evolutionary postural and dynamic movement archetypes for each of the major evolutionary stages. (amphibian, reptilian, mammalian, primate and human).
   4. The concept of dividing the movement systems in two groups
      1. Navigation (ie, eyes, hands, feet, mouth)
      2. Locomotion (ie Quadratus Fem., Gluteus Max. Erector Spin) with the Myofascial Muscle Trains as described by Thomas Myers as the motor systems.

• The fundamental neurological processes for the postural and dynamic reflexes of the connective tissues, myofascia, tendons, ligaments.

N.B. Each movement and posture associated with the evolutionary hierarchy have had to pass the test criteria states bellow before being accepted as a TRULY EVOLUTIONARILY INHERITED POSTURE AND/OR MOVEMENT NEURO-PROGRAM;

1. observed as neuro-dysfunctional postures in humans (cerebral palsy, drop foot, down syndrome, etc.)
2. observed movements when ‘stimulating’ the sensory systems
3. observed movements when under stress, physical and even emotional/psychological
4. observed within an evolutionary group as one or more of MAIN Movement Strategies and Postures
5. the appropriate neuro-sensory-motor therapy able to improve and drastically change even the neurology of client
6. the appropriate neuro-sensory-motor therapy able to HEAL in very short time frame (hours) injuries in healthy persons that have not had any or very little benefit from classic therapies (manual, mechanical, chemical) in months and years
7. to permanently change the instinctual ‘natural’ posture and dynamic movement patterns
8. to influence in a strong and positive manner the behavior of the person
9. to influence in a strong and positive manner the cognitive ability of the person
10. to influence in a strong and positive manner the social skills of the person
11. to be able to ‘predict’ after testing ones instinctual postural and dynamic movement neurology, all of the above

The four main archetypal movement groups:

Amphibian	Reptilian	Mammilian	Homo Sapiens

N.B. (Each group builds its movement patterns upon the preceding group’s movement programming.) 

1. Head gains some vertical plane ability
2. Body limited to prone position however somewhat less than Amphibians, ‘rolling’ for killing its prey
3. “some” vertical movement in spine
4.  Main navigation from eyes, head, feet, tail
5. Main locomotion programming consisting in “simple” lateral motions, combining homo-lateral extremity-center and center-extremity neuro-muscular organization for walking
6. Primitive crawling reflex, Gallant Reflex, Hand Supporting Reflex, ATNR
7. Myofascial Meridians; Lateral Line, Back Line, Front Line, Functional Lines, Deep Front Line, Front and Back Arm Lines

1. Excellent 3D head motion in vertical, horizontal and lateral planes
2. Body capable of prone and supine positioning
3. “Good” vertical/horizontal/lateral movement in spine, yet lacking pronounced lumbar extension, combining extremity-center and center-extremity with both homo-lateral and bi-lateral neuro-motor organization
4. Control over motion with “Bilateral coordination”
5. Control over motion with primitive “walking” reflexes
6. Eating reflex (Palmomental Reflex)
7. Crawling (even cross crawling and not just Primitive Reptilian Crawling)
8. Main navigation from head, eyes, mouth, feet, hands, tail
9. Main locomotion programming consisting in complex body/limb movements with ‘head righting’ offering an increase in speed and precision of movement
10. No new myofascial meridians appear however the instinctual motor programming has made big changes to allow for greater control and range of motion.