OVERVIEW

Virtual Level I: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Fundamentals is organized by HawkGrips® and will be held on Dec 05, 2026.

Description:
This is an introductory skills acquisition course covering the basics of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). 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.

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

  • 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

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
17 Jul, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
05 Dec, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
05 Dec, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

 Physical Therapists
State Board approvals -
FLORIDA:   HawkGrips is a rule approved provider of the PT Board of Florida #50-45434.  The CE Broker # for this course is #20-1274451 (7.5 hours). 
CALIFORNIA:   HawkGrips has been approved as a provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California (CA) by Redefine Health Education, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of CA. 
MARYLAND:   This course is approved for 7.25 contact hours (0.725 CEU) by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy
NEW JERSEY:   This course is approved for 7.25 contact hours by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
NOTE:   Courses approved by other state boards in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation. 
AL | AK | AR | CO | CT | DE | GA | HI | ID | IN | IA | KS | KY | ME | MA | MI | MO | MT | NE | NH | NC | ND | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | UT | VT | VA | VI | WA | WI | WY

APTA State Chapter Approvals -
ILLINOIS:   This course is approved for 7.5 contact hours by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association
OHIO:    This course is approved for 7.5 contact hours by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association
NEW YORK: This course is approved for 7.25 contact hours by APTA New York.
NOTE:   Courses approved by other APTA chapters in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation. 
AZ | DC | MD | MS | NM 

Athletic Trainers
HawkGrips (P8834) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.5 hours of Category A CEs. ATCs are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent in educational programming.

Chiropractors
HawkGrips is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards to offer continuing education for Chiropractors. This program is eligible for 7.5 CE Hours for providers in states that accept PACE.

Massage Therapists
HawkGrips is approved by the NCBTMB as a provider for continuing education to offer 4 CEUs for this course (#1055, exp. 3/31/2028)

Occupational Therapists
HawkGrips is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 8609. This Distance Learning--Interactive, Distance, Learning--Independent, Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 0.75 CEUs, Beginner, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

  • 7.5 CE Hours
  • 7.5 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    ChiropractorsPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOrthopedic SurgeonsAthletic TrainersMassage Therapist

    SPECIALITIES

    Alternative MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

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