The Lyno Method - by Benita Bester & Earle Abrahamson (Paperback)

About the Book

Connecting lived, learned and led experience The Lyno Method forges a unique link between the role of trauma, fascia, and the autonomic nervous system on musculoskeletal immobility and chronic pain. The book provides practical steps for permanent chronic pain relief, as well as prompting a critical reassessment of mainstream practice.

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

This is a must-read for all those practitioners seeking to extend their knowledge and skill in holistic assessment and treatment of neuromuscular dysfunction.-- "Colm Gregory, D.O., MSc., FHEA., BASRaT (Associate Member) Course Director, Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation"

Whether you are a clinician, a therapist, or someone navigating your own healing path, this book offers a powerful, practical, and compassionate framework for transformation.-- "Torsten Liem, Practising Osteopath and Pioneer in Psycho-somatic Osteopathy"

About the Author

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.

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.