09/14/2026
Please help me welcome Anna Snyder and Kira Morin to the MSTR® Level 1 family! 💙
This class gave us a wonderful opportunity to explore how scars may influence movement—not just near the scar itself, but in the way the body organizes movement as a whole.
Sometimes, when we really begin observing how a person moves, we simply notice that something looks “off.” There may be a hesitation, a catch, an unexpected shift, or one side that doesn’t move quite like the other. We may not immediately understand why—but a scar could be one part of the picture. That is where thoughtful assessment, treatment, and retesting become so valuable.
Because Kira is also a certified Pilates teacher, of course we took our exploration to the Reformer! We noticed a subtle catch in the pathway of her left leg. After working with the scarring around her left hip, the movement appeared smoother and better coordinated on the immediate retest.
With Anna, we explored her standing trunk rotation. After working with scars from abdominal surgery, we observed more rotation traveling through her trunk while her pelvis remained quieter. The before-and-after difference was subtle—but once you know what to watch, you can see the change.
Not every movement problem comes from a scar. But when a scar is relevant, testing and retesting can reveal some pretty fascinating connections.
We also saw notable changes in opponens and grip-strength testing. Scars on the hands and forearms appeared to be part of the picture for both students—and the immediate strength changes after working with those areas produced some serious “What the heck just happened?” eyeballs! 👀😂 Unfortunately, I didn’t capture that part on video.
Anna and Kira, I cannot wait to see what you do with this work. Get started on those case studies, be thoughtful and creative with your clinical rationale, trust the process, and let’s see what you discover!
