Ep. 5 - "Beyond OT: Reflex Integration, Nervous System Regulation & MNRI with Anastasia Baikova"
The Play Base · PodPopuli Media
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Play Base with Frances, host Frances Fishman sits down with Anastasiya Boikova, a pediatric occupational therapist and MNRI Core Specialist (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration). Frances shares how meeting Anastasyia in Florida introduced her to an entirely new approach, one that connected nervous system regulation, primitive reflexes, and developmental foundations in a way that immediately clicked.
Together, they discuss:
- What primitive reflexes are and why some children may have unintegrated reflexes beyond early childhood
- How reflex patterns can impact learning, regulation, sensory processing, anxiety, and motor coordination
- MNRI techniques, including gentle tactile input, deep pressure, and repetition to support nervous system organization
- The role of bonding/attachment as a reflex pattern and how parents can support it at home
- Why Anastasia is shifting her work toward parent empowerment and consistent home practice
- A bigger message: doing inner work, believing in potential, and supporting children through whole-body, whole-family care
An inspiring, eye-opening conversation for parents, educators, and clinicians looking to expand what’s possible in supporting regulation, development, and connection.
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