Evidence-Based IASTM (muscle scraping) Training

Accredited IASTM Course with all major associations in Alberta.

HYBRID COURSE

1 Day online ( complete before course)

1 Day in person
Discover a modern, research-supported approach to soft tissue therapy in our comprehensive IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) Muscle Scraping Course. This training is designed to elevate your clinical results while reducing strain on your hands, wrists, and thumbs.

Over 1 day online and 1 day in person, you’ll learn how to assess restrictions, improve mobility, release adhesions, and enhance tissue healing using proper scraping biomechanics and evidence-informed protocols. What makes this course truly unique is the hands-on opportunity to try a wide variety of IASTM tools—different shapes, sizes, and brands—so you can discover which tools feel best in your hands and work most effectively on your clients.

Whether you're a massage therapist, kinesiologist, chiropractor, physiotherapist, or movement professional, this course gives you the confidence, skill, and technique depth to integrate IASTM safely and efficiently into your treatments. Leave with a new level of precision, better body mechanics, and tools that support both your clients’ progress and your career longevity.

There are many tools you can use for IASTM/ Muscle Scraping. This is why we want to try to incorporate many different brands and shapes into your training. We have double bevelled, single bevelled, and sharp/ duller tools, larger/ smaller tools and many different shapes. All these tools vary in price and are easily accessible.

Muscle Scraping can be effective with many different tools, and there are a lot on the market! We want you to explore which tools feel best in your hands and how they would fit into your practice.

Scroll down (bottom of this page) for some of the tools we have!

• Explain the physiological mechanisms of IASTM, including fibroblast activation, collagen synthesis/remodeling, increased vascularity, and neurological modulation of pain.

• Identify and describe anatomical landmarks and key muscles for all areas covered in the course (calves, hamstrings, glutes, quads, hip flexors, adductors, pectorals, neck, jaw, upper arms, forearms, hands, and feet).

• Recognize and articulate all contraindications and precautions for IASTM application (e.g., DVT, open wounds, cancer, acute infection, bleeding disorders) to ensure patient safety.

• Describe the specific application parameters for IASTM tools, including appropriate angle of application, pressure modulation, and treatment duration.

Our technique is proven from clinical experience and studies in the Sports Medicine Field to help the massage therapist and have added benefits to the patients. We have also taken special care and pride on how we deliver this information. The course is designed by Alix Claydon who also holds a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Kinesiology, she has specialized in curriculum development. Alix is also an RMT with 12+ years experience.

We understand that each person learns differently. This is why we made sure we have incorporated Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinaesthetic teachings into our courses. Each ‘lab’ and demonstration is taught to small groups no more than 6 people per instructor.

During demonstrations we have written, visual, and reading steps on a ppt. During the labs the instructors are very engaged and help you with biomechanics and give you different ideas. We are confident we can help you learn and master Muscle Release’s Deep Tissue Hot Stone course in 2 days.

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• Online you will learn everything there is to know about using Hot Stones in your practice

• In person you will learn all the techniques for an effective deep tissue hot stone massage

IASTM Course price is $380 + GST

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Can’t travel? Contact us to request a course. Must have 8 or more students.

One day can sometimes feel quick, we keep our group sizes small—no more than 6 students per teacher. This allows for more personalized attention. However, since using the actual cups is a new skill, additional practice may be necessary. To support your learning, you can book 1 hour private session with Alix for up to two weeks after the course, either in person or via Zoom at no additional cost. We sincerely care about your learning and want you to be ready to use these skills in your practice!