I have nothing but praises for my physical therapist Kate and the Astym process. I came to her after dealing with plantar fasciitis for about 2 months. I am a long distance runner and triathlete so I needed my feet to not be causing me...
I suffered with chronic plantar fasciitis for well over 2 years, spending thousands of dollars on shoes, expensive orthotic inserts, braces, injections, doctors, and unsuccessful physical therapy. I started going to Elite Physical Therapy in Tacoma in late January of this year as I wanted...
My foot pain happened after a 5k race in a pasture on a great day. A couple of months later I developed heel pain in my right foot. A visit to my sports clinic and I had an appointment with a fantastic physical therapist. Laura...
My experience with Astym therapy was a positive one. From the use of the cocoa butter (it smelled so good), to the pressure being applied to correct muscle tissue, it was all a positive experience and also for the benefit of my ankle health. Before...
I broke my foot and sprained my ankle during the same fall down a set of stairs. After being in a walking boot for 2 months, I couldn't move my ankle at all when I finally got it off. With therapy and the use of...
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...
I had surgery on my ankle to have a ligament repaired and scar tissue cleaned out. After my operation I was very stiff and swollen and I knew that I did not want to go through surgery again. So, it was important to make sure...
Triathlete magazine discussed chronic plantar fasciitis and how to treat it (“A Heel Up”), and recommended Astym therapy to resolve chronic plantar fasciitis, or plantar fasciosis. Here is why: 
After months of walking with discomfort turning into constant pain, my Doctor prescribed physical therapy to treat plantar fascial fibromatosis. Although not the most pleasant of treatments, coupled with ultra sound and stretching it was by far the most effective part of the therapy. After...
I've been going for physical therapy and the Plantar fasciitis pain is gone. I've had this pain for some years and it has been very difficult to walk. Astym therapy really worked for me. I was just discharged today from physical therapy. David Painter, Disabled Army Retired Central...
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.
