ASTR Full Set - Myofascial Release Tool - Scar Tissue Release Tool - Soft Tissue Release Tool - Instrument Assistive Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Gua Sha, Scraping Tool.

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I'm a manual therapist in practice 26 years. I've used IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) tools and protocols, spending a lot of money on those tools, and have practiced many manual therapies over the years. I still practice those, but adding ASTR has transformed my practice and my results. These tools are worth their weight in gold. ASTR is the "money maker" because results are so profound, so quickly.Pros: Dr. Jacobs detailed training on fascia anatomy and physiology plus these very effective tools will change your practice, or if not using them in professional practice, you will have always available a very effective way to relieve pain and mobility limitations for yourself and your family.Cons: the company is not very user friendly, ir friendly at all for that matter; no community, follow up or networking for practitioners, not a lot of detailed training for how to use these tools with your clients/self/family, friends. In my experience, you have to really learn fascial anatomy, practice a lot and just really go with your intuition to know where to treat and with which tools. However, once you start to "get it" the results will astound you and your clients.The tools and training are expensive. But so is everything in this business.Pros: even though the tools and training are expensive, and the interaction and follow up with students is nil, once you learn this, you will get such amazing results with clients that your business will grow quickly and you will make back your investment in no time.After all the professional trainings I've taken (advanced craniosacral therapy, bowen therapy, myofascial release, massage therapy, fascial stretch therapy, biodynamic craniosacral therapy) if I could go back, I would say just this method plus really learning fascial anatomy and physiology alone would be enough to build a very successful practice.Overall I highly recommend these tools and Dr. Jacob's professional training.