ABR Europe

👐 The Hands That Care Need Care Too

A few weeks ago we asked Ann, founder of the Balance Arts Center in New York and an Alexander Technique teacher for almost 40 years, if she would share her experience using the ABR Fascia Gel.

She didn't write to me about pain.

She didn't write about a sports injury.

She told us about the beginning of a Dupuytren's contracture in the palm of her right hand. It was still in a very early stage, and she simply wanted to see if she could improve the quality of the tissues before it progressed.

After applying a tiny amount of ABR Fascia Gel several times a day, this is what she wrote:

"So far it is really helping a lot and the tight tissue is starting to lengthen out. It stays lengthened even if I don't use the gel every day. When I do use a tiny drop several times a day it really softens the tissue."

We are not saying that the ABR Fascia Gel treats Dupuytren's contracture.

We are simply sharing the experience of someone who has spent almost four decades working with people's movement and feeling tissue quality through her hands.

And it reminded us of something...

Parents and caregivers spend years lifting, positioning, feeding, supporting and helping others.

But very few of us remember to take care of our own hands.

Maybe they deserve a little ABR too.

Illustrative image. This is not Ann's hand.

🇭🇺 ABR is back in Hungary!

Today we begin another two weeks of ABR assessments and training sessions with Leonid Blyum and our Hungarian coordinator, Brigitta.

These sessions are always something we look forward to. They are an opportunity to meet families again after another year of dedicated work at home, celebrate their progress, and prepare the next stage of each child's ABR journey.

One of the first families this week is Team Zétény, who started ABR in December 2023.

Over the past two and a half years, they have made steady progress. Better posture, improved stability, better head control, hand function and cognitive development are all part of their story. But perhaps even more important is what these changes have meant for everyday life.

Today, Zétény is more comfortable, easier to position, and his family tells us they are able to enjoy travelling, exploring new places and spending more quality time together. ABR has simply become part of their routine.

One answer from this year's annual questionnaire especially stood out to us.

When asked about their biggest concerns as parents, they wrote:

"We are not worried right now. We trust in positive things, and we keep moving forward slowly."

There may be no better way to describe what long-term ABR is about.

Thank you, Team Zétény, for your trust and commitment.

And to all our Hungarian families — welcome! We wish everyone a wonderful two weeks of learning, sharing experiences and taking the next step forward together.

🇭🇺 Tomorrow it begins...

Our next two weeks of ABR Assessment & Training Sessions in Budapest are about to start.

Leonid Blyum, together with Brigitta, our Hungarian coordinator, will be welcoming families from Hungary and several other European countries.

This round of sessions brings some of the biggest practical improvements we've introduced in years. After being tested and refined during our Spain sessions earlier this year, they are now becoming part of the standard ABR approach:

✅ New Lollipop techniques
✅ New ABR tool heads
✅ Improved use of CatWraps and ABR Stations
✅ Better integration of the ABR Fascia Gel with vibro techniques
✅ Months of experience with the Hyperspeed "Microphone" Massager, allowing families to achieve even better results at home.

Every assessment helps us refine the strategy. Every training gives families new skills and confidence. Every year we continue learning how to make ABR simpler, more effective, and easier to integrate into everyday life.

Budapest has become one of the main European hubs for ABR, bringing together families from across the continent for personalized assessments and hands-on training.

The room is ready. Now we're looking forward to welcoming the families.

☀️ A personal story from Manuel, father of Any Pascual...

"I discovered this completely by accident.

The gel came into our home because of Annie, not because of me.

But every summer, somehow, I end up using it.

I live in northern Spain, so we are not exactly famous for too much sunshine 😄

Still, every year I manage to get burned at least once. Usually when I think:

"I'll only stay outside for another 20 minutes."

And then 2 hours later...

You know the story.

Over the years I have bought plenty of aftersun products.

Some worked.
Some didn't.
Some got forgotten in a drawer.

But for whatever reason, whenever I get sunburn now, I reach for the ABR Fascia Gel.

I am not even sure when that habit started.

I just know that after a few summers of doing the same thing over and over, it became automatic.

The funny part is that every time I use it, Annie ends up with one tube less.

Fortunately she is usually willing to share. 😄"

Why might ABR Fascia Gel help?

ABR Fascia Gel was originally developed to support fascia and connective tissues.

One of its key characteristics is the presence of bioactive proteins that help improve the thixotropic properties of connective tissues.

In simple terms, healthy tissues depend on proper movement of fluids within the extracellular matrix.

When tissues become irritated, compressed, restricted, or "stuck," that fluid movement can be compromised.

The gel was designed to support a healthier tissue environment and improve the mobility of the extracellular matrix.

While it was never developed as an aftersun product, many families have found their own unexpected uses for it over the years.

☀️ As a small summer thank-you to our ABR families, we are offering 10% OFF all ABR Fascia Gel orders until July 31st.

Coupon Code: SUMMER10

More information:
https://abrhispano.com/abr-fascia-gel/

Have you discovered an unexpected use for ABR Fascia Gel? Let us know below 👇