Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

What is IATSM?

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) uses specialized instruments and equipment to mobilize muscles, scar tissue, tendons, fascia, ligaments, and connective tissue.

Benefits include faster pain relief, improved mobility, and quicker rehabilitation and recovery

Stainless steel tools

Using stainless steel tools to release soft tissue and provide pain relief is a well-researched and evidence-based treatment.

Tools are used to break down the collagen cross-links and stretch connective tissue and muscle fibres. The technique also promotes quicker healing by increasing the amount of blood flow to and from the area, as well as boosting local immune response.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient technique that uses suction to promote overall blood flow and cellular repair. This helps relieve muscle tension, promote soft tissue healing, and create new blood vessels in the area.

Percussive therapy

Percussive therapy is a fairly new technique that has been quickly adopted by high-level athletes and sports professionals. It involves the delivery of rapid, repetitive pressure on specific pain points in the body, allowing it to reach deeper areas than human hands.

The clinical applications are reducing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), improving flexibility, promoting blood flow, improving drainage in the lymphatic system, and providing pain relief.

What sets us apart?

Longer appointments

1 hour initial assessment and 40 minute follow up treatment

One-on-one treatment

We don't use assistants or kinesiologists. You time is spent always one-on-one with your therapist

Movement focused

Movement, mobility, and exercise focused. We don't waste your time with useless machines!

State-of-the-art equipemnt

Large clinic with private areas and open space with full gym equipment

Sports medicine doctors on site

We take a team based approach to treatment with collaboration between sports medicine, physiotherapy, and massage therapy

Finding the root cause

Looking beyond pain to the root cause of symptoms, not just providing temporary relief