The RIO Method

The RIO Method Harness your natural power of neuroplasticity to solve joint and muscle problems. The RIO Method is grounded in current neuroscience.

RIO’s state-of-the-art muscle tasks and corrections permanently “rewire” your brain to control muscles and joints better — without medication or intrusive procedures. Nancy Joeckel is the founder, developer, and primary practitioner of The RIO Method (Reciprocal Inhibition Optimization). Beginning in 1978, Nancy developed the RIO Method
from a base of functional kinesiology, neurophysiology, and b

iomechanics. RIO spotlights the natural proprioceptive feedback that continuously streams to the brain from muscles and joints. Harnessing the brain's neuroplasticity, RIO's techniques show the brain how to operate joints and muscles more effectively – instantly. RIO then triggers the brain to immediately adopt these improvements as its new normal. The uniqueness of Nancy's effort drew support from prominent neurophysiologist Karl Pribram (Stanford University), robotics expert Ernest Kent (National Bureau of Standards Robotics Group Leader), and dozens of physicians, biomechanics specialists, and functional kinesiologists. Nancy has consulted to the U.S. Army as well as medical and sports organizations and has served on the extension faculty of several colleges and foundations. Her private clients have included professional and elite athletes and dancers, weekend warriors, trauma cases, people with common aches and pains, and children as young as 6 months. Clients often arrive in Nancy's care because nothing else has worked for them. The tougher the problem, the more it fuels her curiosity and motivation.

If you missed the premier of RIO Live!, you can now view the video at
10/27/2025

If you missed the premier of RIO Live!, you can now view the video at

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Hot off the press! A very new approach to clearing up persistent Hamstring issues. This move uses targeted eccentric c...
12/13/2024

Hot off the press! A very new approach to clearing up persistent Hamstring issues. This move uses targeted eccentric contraction feedback to retrain your brain - helping it identify and correct faulty signals to your hamstrings.

The outcome is you get Hamstrings that do the right job, at the right time, and with the right amount of work. And you lose Hamstrings that are cranky, chronically tight, or unstable during some movement demands.

RIO Basic Hamstrings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yA9jlDE1Zs

The RIO Method at Madrone HIll Ranch's horse camp last week!
07/23/2024

The RIO Method at Madrone HIll Ranch's horse camp last week!

Just finished the final touches on the updated RIO website. Now you can find everything related to the RIO Method all in...
06/20/2024

Just finished the final touches on the updated RIO website. Now you can find everything related to the RIO Method all in one place. Check it out!

RIO's state-of-the-art muscle tasks and corrections permanently "rewire" your brain to control joints and muscles in a better way.

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