12/14/2025
I receive a range of reactions when I show off my favorite treatment tools… curiosity, confusion, excitement, and even a little terror from past painful PT experiences.
I use this tool to gently manipulate the fascial layer which encases our muscles. I am looking for the slight redness you see in this clip, no bruising. It is a warm up shortcut that allows my hands to feel more detail when I’m working to find and release trigger points.
I do not up-charge for this. A dear client of mine gifted them to me years ago, and I use my professional judgment to determine if they’re needed in any session.
Scrapers/Graston/IASTM tools are rooted in the ancient healing practice of gua sha, where similar instruments are used to support energy flow and circulation.
Book a session online if you’re interested in giving one of my signature techniques a try!
