ANATOMY IN MOTION (AIM)
Find the Movement Limiter Others Miss
A whole-body movement methodology that maps how every joint should move—then finds the hidden restriction driving your pain.
THE BASICS
What Is Anatomy in Motion?
Anatomy in Motion (AiM) is a movement methodology created by Gary Ward, based on his detailed mapping of how every bone and joint in the human body moves through the walking (gait) cycle. By understanding where your body deviates from this natural blueprint, we can identify the root cause of dysfunction—often far from where you feel pain.
AiM doesn’t chase symptoms. Instead, it looks at the whole body as a connected system and restores the movement options your body has lost—giving you back the freedom to move without pain or compensation.
THE MECHANISM
How AiM Works
AiM is built on one foundational principle: every joint in your body has a specific job at every phase of walking. When a joint can’t do its job, the body compensates—and those compensations stack up over time into pain and dysfunction.
Flow Motion Model™ Assessment
Using the Flow Motion Model—a complete map of human movement—your provider assesses where joints are stuck and what movement they’re missing. This often reveals connections that explain why, for example, a foot issue is causing your hip pain.
Targeted Movement Restoration
Through specific, guided movements, we reintroduce the motions your body has lost access to. These aren’t exercises in the traditional sense—they’re precisely designed movements that give your joints back the range they need.
Whole-Body Integration
As missing movements are restored, compensations unwind naturally. Pain decreases not because we treated the painful area directly, but because we gave the body back its ability to distribute force properly across all joints.
WHO IT HELPS
Who Benefits from AiM?
AiM is particularly effective for people who:
WHY US
Why AiM at City Integrative Rehab?
AiM requires specialized training and a deep understanding of whole-body biomechanics. Our providers in Midtown Manhattan have studied directly with Gary Ward and the AiM team, and integrate this methodology into our broader rehabilitation approach.
At CityIR, AiM works alongside chiropractic care, DNS, and sport rehabilitation—giving us a complete toolkit to address your movement from every angle. When your joints move properly through gait, everything else we do works better.
THE PROCESS
What to Expect
Assessment
Your provider will observe your standing posture and walking pattern, then use the Flow Motion Model to map which joints are restricted and what movements are missing.
Treatment
You’ll be guided through specific movements designed to unlock the restrictions found during assessment. Many patients feel a noticeable shift in their body after the very first session.
Progression
As your body regains access to lost movements, your provider will layer in more complex patterns and integrate AiM with your broader rehabilitation plan. The goal is lasting change—not temporary relief.
Conditions
Conditions We Treat
Related Services
Services Often Combined With Anatomy in Motion
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anatomy in Motion?
AiM is a whole-body movement methodology created by Gary Ward, based on a detailed map of how every bone and joint moves through the walking (gait) cycle. By finding where your body deviates from that blueprint, we can identify the root cause of pain—often far from where you feel it.
How is AiM different from regular exercises?
AiM doesn’t chase symptoms. The guided movements aren’t exercises in the traditional sense—they’re precisely designed motions that give your joints back the range they’ve lost, so compensations unwind and your body distributes force properly again.
What happens during an AiM session?
Your provider observes your standing posture and walking pattern, uses the Flow Motion Model to map which joints are restricted, then guides you through specific movements to unlock them. Many patients feel a noticeable shift in their body after the very first session.
Can AiM explain pain that doesn’t seem connected to its source?
Yes—that’s one of its strengths. Because every joint has a job at each phase of walking, a restriction in one area often drives pain elsewhere. The assessment frequently reveals connections like a foot issue contributing to hip pain.
Who provides AiM, and where?
Our providers in Midtown Manhattan have studied directly with Gary Ward and the AiM team, and integrate the method with chiropractic care, DNS, and sport rehabilitation. AiM is available at our Manhattan and Huntington clinics.
Coverage
Insurance & Payment
We accept most major insurance plans for Anatomy in Motion at our Manhattan and Huntington locations. Our team will verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. We also offer flexible payment options for those without coverage or for services not covered by insurance.
Available across NYC & Long Island.
This service is available across the CityIR network. Specific services, providers, and equipment may vary by location.
Care near where you live, work, and train.
This service is available across the CityIR network. Specific services, providers, and equipment may vary by location.
New York City
City Integrative Rehabilitation
420 Madison Ave #803
New York, NY 10017
Mon–Thu 7am–8pm
Fri 7am–5pm
Sat by appt
Huntington
Huntington Chiropractic Pain Center
A City Integrative Rehabilitation Practice400 W Jericho Tpke
Huntington, NY 11743
Mon–Fri 7am–7pm
Sat 7am–12pm
GET STARTED
Unlock Your Body’s Full Potential
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of pain and compensation, AiM offers a different path. Schedule a consultation at our Manhattan and Huntington clinic to discover how restoring your body’s natural movement blueprint can change everything.
Or call us at (646) 256-9513
Ready to start your recovery?
Book an Appointment Great Neck: (516) 418-3798 Manhattan: (646) 256-9513 Huntington: (631) 659-2980Nesconset: (631) 584-8783