Astym Stories

I work at a chair manufacturing company that involves use of a staple gun, tag gun, and air nozzle for inspection of hundreds of chairs per day. I had pain on and off for years that I tolerated. On March 25, the pain became severe...

I have always had very tight calves. The past few years I have felt it getting worse whether I'm playing soccer, going on a run, or even standing at a bag boxing or kickboxing. Since Astym therapy, doing all these activities have become much easier. Running...

About a year and a half ago, I fell and severely bruised my bicep muscle arm. I didn't think much of it at the time but as time progressed so did the stabbing and aching pain. The doctor took X-Rays and it showed nothing out...

I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for well over 30 years. Development of bone spurs have resulted in loss of about 90% of walking ability. Thanks to Ryan Richardson and the team at Benchmark, I may very well be able to avoid surgery. Ryan is...

I fell off my bike and received a partial hip replacement. Physical therapy helped somewhat until I tried Astym therapy, but didn't provide complete relief like Astym did. I was walking with a cane prior to Astym; after two Astym treatments much better and walking...

I suffered a complication from a bilateral knee replacement. I had a peroneal nerve entrapment and drop foot. After almost two years, several surgeries and multiple therapies, shots, creams, braces, etc. I am currently getting Astym therapy from Jeannette Elliott, a physical therapist from Memorial...

I have been suffering with heel and tendon pain for over one year. I had cortisone shots in my tendon heel and inside of my foot to calm down pain. My doctor suggested physical therapy to stretch out and strengthen muscles and tendons and I...

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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

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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.