TRANSVERSE SOFT TISSUE RELEASE (TSTR)
An Advanced Massage Technique that clients will love and produces results!
This Transverse Soft Tissue Release course comprises of an online portion, as well as a one-day practical workshop taught by NLSSM Director, Susan Findlay.
WHAT IS STR?
Frequently Soft Tissue Release (STR) is regarded as a stretching procedure, but it is much more than that. The primary objective is to evoke a return of muscle memory by engaging the nervous system and resetting the affected muscles back to their original resting length.
This will help to prevent nerve compression and referred pain patterns, as well as helping to return normal muscle function. It is also used in acute & chronic injuries to assist in stopping the pain from centralizing and resulting in the muscles becoming de-conditioned.
WHY TRANSVERSE SOFT TISSUE RELEASE?
A message from Susan: My version of STR was conceived about 15 years ago when I started playing around with the angles, direction and methods of applying STR, trying to achieve a better outcome that required less effort but felt better for the client.
It turned out that the changes also proved to have a greater and more positive effect on the tissue.
I continue to use the classical form of STR wherein you apply your lock at a 45 degree angle towards the origin of the muscle and then move the limb passively or actively. There are benefits with this method but also significant limitations, so like most therapists, I continued to play around with it, developing my own style.
The purpose of Transverse Soft Tissue Release (TSTR) is to improve the tissue environment without causing undue stress. I have heard multiple times how painful this technique can be from clients and therapists alike. Whilst it is a strong technique, it should not include pain. It should instead feel like the tissue is being given a good stretch without being beaten up!
WHAT are the benefits?
- It can be integrated seamlessly into a massage
- It can be delivered anywhere in the body
- It is an intelligent way to stretch for all body types that returns glide into the tissue & diminishes adhesions with less pain
- It provides effortless solutions that protect you as a therapist but meets the needs of the client
- Creative solutions that restore body function, range of motion, flexibility without overtreating
Who is the course for?
- Those who wish to excel as a soft tissue therapist
- Those who have a background in manual health care
- Sports massage therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Strength and conditioning coaches and similar
Please note this is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you must have a relevant hands-on therapy qualification or massage experience.
course breakdown
This course is broken down into an online portion, and a one day practical workshop. You can choose to do just the online, or both the online and practical (course date options below).
ONLINE WORKSHOP
You have 1 years access to all the videos and lectures in the online course.
This teaches you the reasoning behind the technical application as well as providing you with over 70 videos that demonstrate the practical application and inspire your creativity, to which you can return to time and time again.
The course takes approximately 4 – 5 hours to complete, and should be taken before you attend the practical day.
- 8 video lectures with accompanying handouts
- 70+ high quality practical videos
- Comprehensive lecture handouts
- Downloadable resources
- Certificate of completion (electronic)
- Final quiz to help support your learning
- Worth up to 5 CPD points
PRACTICAL WORKSHOP
The practical workshop will develop your hands-on skills and increase your creativity to become a solution based therapist.
Completing the online course delivers a great foundation in the technique, however the practical workshop is where you can begin to ‘stretch’ this knowledge into your manual therapy work.
Learn how to apply the technique while maintaining the principles of therapist self-care and client safety.
- Translate what you know in your head into your hands
- Suggestions about how you can improve your hands-on skills using body mechanics and palpation
- Recognize when your depth meets the need of your client thereby improving the outcome
- Increase your creativity toolkit, more muscles, more positions
- Certificate of completion (electronic)
- Worth up to 7 CPD points
COURSE COST
DATES AND LOCATION
Upcoming Course Dates (click each date for full details)
See dates at alternative locations on the Susan Findlay website here.
Availability & registration
If you would like to purchase this course, please click the button below. You will be taken to susanfindlay.co.uk to choose your course and/or course dates. This is also where you will access your online material and practical workshop information.
Please note: you may be joining an existing diploma for this one-day workshop.
The pre-requirement is that you have an existing qualification in massage therapy and are aged 18+. If you are unsure if this is a suitable workshop for you then please get in touch with us at cassandra@nlssm.com.
FAQ's
The pre-requirement is that you have an existing qualification in massage therapy and are aged 18+. If you are unsure if this is a suitable workshop for you then please get in touch with us at cassandra@nlssm.com.
This course runs alongside our Level 5 Diploma course. You will be joining an existing diploma for this workshop and working with our students training for a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial massage Therapy.
We provide everything you need for your training, including massage couch, towels, lotions etc.
You will need to bring your own lunch with you, or you can visit one of the nearby shops/cafes.
Yes! This course day is practical, and you will be treating another student in the course/being treated yourself.
Please wear something that you are comfortable in, and can move about freely in. You will be treating others/being treated yourself, so please choose something that is appropriate for this.
Most students choose to wear activewear/sportswear.
We recommend to leave any jewellery at home, as it will need to be removed before treating.
We use a number of different massage creams, lotions, oils and waxes, including the following:
At NLSSM, we are happy to support our students with any specific learning requirements they may have, where possible. If you have any concerns then please give us a call on 0208 885 6062 to discuss your needs.
We have developed a set of robust procedures to minimise the risk of COVID-19. Please find out more in our policy here.
