What is FST?

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a gentle yet effective technique of assisted stretching that affects the fascia, or connective tissue that wraps around muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. Creating space in the fascia allows us to de-compress joint capsules to give us new ranges of motion and unwind the system for a deep relaxing, recharging and rebalancing experience. It is used to efficiently increase range of motion, mobility, posture and performance while accelerating tissue recovery. 

The best way to understand Fascial Stretch Therapy is to experience it. Unlike traditional stretching or bodywork, which tends to focus predominantly on individual muscles, FST focuses on the connection between the fascial network, the nervous system and the muscular network. Using gentle traction and oscillation, FST is able to remove restrictions deep within the fascial network that one is unable to reach themselves during a self stretch. Assessment is a key piece of the session to find out what adjustments your body needs. As we assess both before and after the stretch, it can be amazing to feel, and even see, the changes within your body. Along with the tissue work, there is also a large emphasis on the breath as a tool for deeper relaxation and letting go. Allowing you to tune into your system and accelerate your own natural healing. Even though the practitioner will be guiding your limbs through the slow movements, we always work together as a team and listen to what your system is ready for. 

Experience:

Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing (such as yoga leggings) to allow for freedom of movement. Please wear socks as well. We will talk through your health history, current aches and pains, and your goals. Most of the session will take place on a massage table, with soft stabilization straps to help anchor one side of your body in place while we focus on the opposite side. As we move between stretches the practitioner will help you to tune into your breath and awareness as we work together to help your system rebalance. Each FST session is customized to the client depending on their needs and goals, and at the end of a session you will be shown exercises to take with you in order to keep your body feeling better for longer in between stretch sessions. 

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To reserve a 50-minute stretch session, please e-mail or text us to set up a time.