FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy) Session

Service Description

WHAT IS FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPY? FST™ is a unique system of assisted stretching that targets fascia and joints. Certified therapists use movement through a series of stretches to unlock tension in the deepest layers of tissues. The aim is to unravel restrictions in the fascia, relax the hold the nervous system has on the tissue, and open up the joint space by stretching the fascia throughout the body. It was created in 1966 by Ann Frederick as a way to assess and treat the mobility concerns of her pro athlete clients. She developed her system by looking at the body as a whole, specifically targeting the continuous lines of fascia instead of individual muscles. She was able to achieve bigger results by using a combination of traction, oscillation, and circumduction. Later, she partnered with her husband and physical therapist, Chris Frederick. The techniques were further developed and used to help a wide range of people wanting to reduce their pain and increase their range of motion. Today, practitioners such as physiotherapists and massage therapists are taught FST™ through the Stretch to Win institute. WHAT IS FASCIA? Fascia is the weblike 3D matrix of connective tissue that connects and penetrates every soft tissue of the body. It connects tendons/ligaments to bone. It encases every muscle. It suspends organs within the body. It’s highly innervated with specialized sensory nerves and receptors that relay information to the central nervous system about the quantity and quality of movement. “Think of the body as having been just one muscle that has subsequently subdivided into more than 600 fascial bags” – Thomas Myers