Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)
cpd short course in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
Our CPD short course in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) is designed for those who would like to use IASTM techniques within Clinical Therapy.
Our one day CPD short course in IASTM is accredited by the FHT and STO and provides 8 CPD hours. This course is insurable by Balens, BGI UK, and Hiscox (plus other companies may also insure for clinical use).
This course is open to Sports Massage Therapists at Level 3 or above, along with Sports Therapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists as continued professional development.
COURSE DATES & Time 2025
Friday 6th June 2025 – Swindon
From 09:30 – 17:00
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To book a place on our IASTM short course, please click on the image below.
June 2025
VENUE
Core Elements Training Centre,
First Floor, 8 Bath Road, Old Town,
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4BA
Easy access from M4 junction 15 and 16 and 15 minutes walk from the mainline train station.
Long stay parking nearby.
course price £170
10% Discount is available for current FHT, STO and STA members and graduates from Core Elements Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy course, reducing the course price to: £153
(Quote membership number in follow up email, so that the discount can be applied to the course balance. Discounts won’t be provided in retrospect after full payment has been made or after the final course invoices have been sent).
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To book a place on our IASTM short course, please click on the image below.
June 2025
About the course
Course Design
Our course is designed in relation to industry standards and is independently accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Sports Therapy Organisation.
This course provides 8 Continual Professional Development hours (CPD).
Training day will provide a mixture of theory work practical demonstration and supervised treatment.
You will be practising and receiving IASTM treatment throughout this course, under guided supervision.
Overview of Course
- Introduction to IASTM – history and key benefits of use.
- Contraindications and contra-actions for use.
- Treatment aims and efficacy.
- IASTM treatment techniques and considerations for effective clinical use.
- Demonstration and application of IASTM Therapy (but not be limited to) covering the following areas:
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Anterior and posterior lower limb including the foot.
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Upper limb including the hand.
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Abdomen and chest regions.
- Gluteal and wider back region.
- Neck from both prone and supine and the wider facial region.
- Introduction to IASTM for scar tissue.
- Discussion will be linked to clinical use, injury treatment and combination therapy.
Entry Requirements & background
Course applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and must hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Massage Therapy / Sports Massage Therapy. This course is also open to Sports Therapists, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and wider therapy professionals (if you are unsure if you fit the course criteria, please email dawn@coreelements.uk.com )
Applicants should have also have been practising Massage Therapy for a period of time prior to enrolling on this course.
This course will focus on the application of IASTM as a modality within Clinical Therapy.
On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of IASTM in the management of injury and treatment, in a safe and effective manner and will have a clear understanding of contraindications for treatment.
This course is taught using a hands-on approach, therefore you will be practising and receiving IASTM treatment throughout the training day, whilst receiving ongoing input from the tutor.
This course is independently accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation and Federation of Holistic Therapists and insured by Balens and BGI UK.
Course Tutor
Taught by Dawn Morse BSc (Hons), PGCE, MSC
Dawn, is the founder of Core Elements and is the lead tutor on many of the courses that are provided by Core Elements Training provision.
Dawn has a BSc (Hons) and Masters Degree in Sports and Health Sciences and is a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Dawn has been teaching within Sports Therapy and Sports Science education for over 18 years and has been working within the Sports Science and Therapy industry for almost 25 years. Her early roles included working as a Personal Trainer and running a Sports Injury clinic, later her teaching roles have included Lecturing on the University of Bath Sports Therapy Degree, being the Programme Leader for the University of Bath Foundation Degree in Sports Therapy and being an Associate Lecturer in Sports Science for the Open University.
Experience and passion within these fields lead Dawn to founding Core Elements and providing a range of services including our Training and Therapy provision.
Along with course development and delivery, Dawn continues to provide clinical work at Core Elements Injury Clinic. Like all of Core Elements Training tutors, Dawn is passionate about teaching and therapy and loves sharing her knowledge during course delivery.
Cancellation policy
Your payment for this CPD course is non-refundable. It is not possible to have your place refunded in whole or part once your booking has been confirmed, or to transfer to a later date once you have already paid.
Therefore we STRONGLY recommend that you take out insurance to cover your costs in the event that you have to cancel or curtail your training. By registering and paying for this course, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
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