Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Gua Sha

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Gua Sha

Date: Saturday, April 19th

Time: 9am-5pm

Course Description: Gua sha has been around for thousands of years, since before TCM, and has morphed into various kinds of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM); Such as, Graston Technique, popular among Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Professions.  In this workshop you will be able to join the ranks of other healthcare professions as you learn the history, benefits, contraindications, and sanitation guidelines, as well as having the opportunity to use all the different types of tools in labs. You will learn how to assess fascia and soft tissue adhesions, and how to perform full-body IASTM techniques for use on your client’s painful areas, and for self-care.

Continuing Education: This course is approved for Approved for 7CE.

• ASMMW is an NCBTMB Approved Provider #451668-11
  • NCBTMB Course ID: 70167934 
  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners: CE Broker Tracking #20-689771

Cost:

Earlybird up to 1 month prior $150 pay here: https://square.link/u/YNkU3Me2

After pay here: $175 https://square.link/u/EyeBcktJ

To Register: Email your name and number to [email protected] with “IASTM” in the subject line and pay with the appropriate link above.

Student Requirements: bring a set of sheets, wear loose, moveable clothing, bring a pen and water bottle. We studend handouts via email before class. You can bring a phone, tablet or laptop to follow along if desired.

Instructor: Marcella Arieta

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Gua Sha (7CE)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training attendees will be able to:

• Explain the science of IASTM and the anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of fascia
• Explain the history of Gua Sha and TCM and influence to IASTM
• Use many different tools for IASTM and Gua sha
• List the benefits and contraindications of IASTM
• Recite the research, evidence and effectiveness for IASTM and Gua sha
• Assess fibrotic tissue, colors of flesh, and sha
• Know how to choose the correct angle for the tools, with the appropriate amount of pressure

Teaching Objectives

Learners will be able to:

• Identify & discuss the effects, benefits, physiological responses, indications & contraindications, and principles relating to soft-tissue dysfunction
• Observe & then demonstrate proper handholds and treatment strokes using multiple IASTM tools
• Assess fascia and Sha by scanning and the press and blanch techniques
• Perform techniques for upper body
• Perform techniques for lower body
• Perform techniques for specific injuries and disorders
• Perform techniques for self-care
• Detect soft-tissue adhesions in both upper and lower body musculature
• Demonstrate treatment protocol for scars, edema
• Perform procedure to disinfect or sterilize tools
• Anticipate response and results from using instruments on the human neuro-myofascial system

We Go GREEN: All handouts and certificates of completion are digital and sent via your e-mail.

ASMMW is an approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a  continuing education Approved Provider.