What Tom Myers Said About the MyoMat’s Predecessor Will Surprise You

A forgotten gem from 2015, revisited through the lens of modern fascia therapy.

When Tom Myers — the world-renowned manual therapist and author of Anatomy Trains — writes about a product, the fascia world listens.

Back in 2015, Myers visited Dièry Prudent, a movement specialist and trainer based in Brooklyn. At the time, Dièry had just finished years of R&D on an innovative new self-massage tool — a silicone-based design that would eventually evolve into what we now call the MyoMat.

In a blog post about Dièry Prudent and his earlier product, Myers reflected on his time testing the tool, working with Dièry, and witnessing firsthand the early stages of a design that broke away from rigid spike mats and towards something far more intuitive — something that moves with you.

The Setup: A Zen Garden, Dumbbells, and the Human Body

Myers opens the piece with a poetic snapshot of Dièry’s Brooklyn backyard:

“To step outside into Dièry and Mariza’s little piece is to walk into a little peace, a Zen garden of elegant straight lines and spare simplicity.”

He describes the session they had together — a spontaneous movement workout using everything from decorative flywheels to granite blocks as resistance weights. It was a reflection of Dièry’s design philosophy: Function must also be beautiful and simple.

This same minimalist-but-effective approach would go on to shape the essence of MyoMat:

• Portable

• Durable

• Aesthetic

• Functional

The Problem with Most Recovery Tools (and How This One Was Different)

Myers — never one to shy away from skepticism — admits he’s been unimpressed by many "miracle" fascia tools on the market. In his words:

“I often hold up my hand when these questions come up — and say ‘4 million years of on-the-job training!’ Meaning your hand is more intelligent and sensitive than any device.”

But Dièry's earlier product caught his attention.

Why?

Because it didn’t try to replace the hand. It tried to mimic its intention.

“Many products claim to mimic the human hand… This team has come as close as anyone I’ve seen.”

And what set it apart wasn’t just form — it was feel.

“The silicone surface gets fascial ‘grab’ and can thus exert shearing force… And in certain positions the knobs really do work into you like fingers.”

This wasn’t a gimmicky gadget with spikes. It was a tool that could actually engage the fascia — creating the shearing forces necessary for lasting change.

From the Original Design to MyoMat: A Decade of Refinement

Fast forward nearly a decade, and the DNA of that original design lives on in the MyoMat™.

Still made with platinum-grade silicone, still built around the science of myofascial release, but now refined with:

• A flat, circular design that travels with you

• 64 precision domes to support gluteal activation and postural reset

• A growing fanbase of physiotherapists, trainers, and movement experts

And still — like in that quiet Brooklyn garden — centered around the idea that the simplest tools often make the deepest impact.

The Testimonial That Says It All

Here’s what Tom Myers ultimately wrote after using the original product — and what, to this day, remains one of the highest endorsements for MyoMat’s lineage:

"Not everyone can afford their own personal bodyworker, and there are ‘quick fixes’ you can provide for yourself with a tool as prep for movement, emergency first aid, or just getting at that troublesome spot. Many products claim to mimic the human hand… This team has come as close as anyone I’ve seen. The silicone surface gets fascial ‘grab’ and can thus exert shearing force, provided you can get into the layer that needs shearing. And in certain positions the knobs really do work into you like fingers."
— Tom Myers, Author, Anatomy Trains (from his 2015 blog post about MyoMat’s precursor)

Why We’re Sharing This Now

At MyoMat, we believe in transparency, legacy, and science-backed evolution.

We’re not afraid to admit: this isn’t new. The roots of MyoMat stretch back a decade. But what’s new is the form — the feedback from thousands of users, the biomechanical fine-tuning, the global accessibility.

We wanted to bring Tom’s words back to the surface because they validate something deeper than a product — they validate a philosophy of movement that refuses to compromise.

And we’re just getting started.

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Want to read the full original blog post from 2015? 
Check out Tom Myers’ article on MyoMat’s Predecessor here.