Level 1 - Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Management (IASTM) Fundamentals

Level 1 - Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Management (IASTM) Fundamentals is organized by HawkGrips and will be held on May 16, 2026 at Texas Children's Hospital - Feigin Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Course Description:
This is an introductory skills acquisition course covering the basics of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) for licensed practitioners. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in the appropriate use of IASTM, through a lab-focused teaching format. This course first addresses the science behind the myofascial system and myofascial dysfunction, the history and science of IASTM, and the current body of IASTM research. Participants will then learn IASTM instrument anatomy, basic IASTM strokes, including how to target specific soft tissue regions and dysfunctions, and relevant IASTM treatment parameters & variables with a focus on clinical rationale to support the overall treatment strategy.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:

• Review the current science behind the myofascial system and myofascial dysfunction
• Understand the anatomy of different IASTM instruments and IASTM treatment considerations
• Recognize common IASTM treatment variables and techniques
• Demonstrate preferred IASTM treatment strokes and the use of different instruments for specific body regions