The pain in my elbow was not getting any better. Actually, I was beginning to experience limited use of my whole arm. Opening door knobs, cooking, drying my hair and writing were beginning to be affected because the inflammation caused by my tennis elbow was...
In February 2014, I slipped and fell on the ice resulting in multiple fractures of my tibia. I had to have surgery which involved inserting a rod from my knee to my ankle and screws to anchor it in (both knee and ankle). After four...
I have suffered with tight neck muscles and neck pain for years. I have tried traditional massage with temporary relief. I had Astym therapy at NARMC and coupled with stretches and exercise, I found much relief in a weeks time. I was so shocked by...
I couldn’t even shake hands any more with colleagues, friends or the padre, and I’m a bit too old to be 'fist-bumpin'. The nerve at my elbow was ‘hot’ sensitive to touch or even brushing against something. Technically some form of ‘tennis elbow’, but I...
I took a spill on the ice last December, falling on my right side. I caught myself with my right hand. The initial injury did hurt but I thought that it would eventually heal itself. When it hadn't healed by April and they told me...
As any physical therapist will tell you dealing with tendonitis problems is sometimes a hit and miss project. Typical treatments are 50% successful. I was suffering from bilateral lateral and medial epicondylitis and as a manual therapist it was very difficult and frustrating. I had...
I was already going to physical therapy for my elbow, but didn't get Astym treatment on it. My left elbow already hurt to bad so they did surgery on it. While I was on light duty, I started to have pain in my right elbow...
I tore my Achilles tendon and sought the help of Frank Romney for therapy to rehab my Achilles. At the begin of every appointment, thus far, Astym treatment has been used. I have torn my opposite Achilles tendon before. My recovery this time has been...
I work in an extremely fast paced production facility. I grab and pinch material all day long. My hands would go numb in the evenings and throb at night. Years went by and I dealt with it, but the sleepless nights, constant pain, being a...
After a total knee replacement and a broken bone in my left knee, inflammation set in. I endured much swelling, lots of pain, which even woke me up at night, my doctor sent me for PT. They started me off with heat, coconut cream, and...
Blended Learning
Online work before live course
8 hours/day for in-person portion
6-10 hours to complete online work
Eligible for up to 29.25 CEUs
Self-Paced
1:1 exams with instructors via Zoom
Access for 60 days
Up to 28 hours to complete
Eligible for up to 28 CEUs
The value of the Astym Certification remains the same whether a clinician has been certified through our hybrid learning experience or our online course experience. Both educational opportunities require intensive online training and interactive practical exams with an Astym Certified Instructor.
