IASTM (Scraping) For Massage Therapists

This course covers Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (aka Gua-sha, Scraping) and its use in the massage therapy profession. Topics include defining IASTM, what IASTM is used for, how IASTM works, the science and literature behind IASTM, and how to best apply IASTM. This course includes readings, video lectures, demonstrations, quizzes, external links to other resources, and further readings.

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What You'll Learn

The best practices of IASTM


The content walks therapists through what scraping is, how scraping works, and when to use scraping. The course includes over 50 citations and 17 video demonstrations.

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Student Reviews


"I found this course to be highly educational and exceptionally useful to my practice. The content was well-structured and presented in a clear, engaging manner, which facilitated a deep understanding of the subject matter. The practical examples and real-world applications discussed throughout the course provided valuable insights that I can directly implement in my work. Furthermore, the resources and materials provided were comprehensive and will serve as excellent references for future use. Overall, the knowledge and skills gained from this course have significantly enhanced my capabilities and will undoubtedly contribute to my professional growth and effectiveness."

-Angela S.



"I loved how the course breakdown. The science section was explained very well and I found this section helpful to better explain to clients as to why we are using these tools. I liked how the application was first presented as to understanding of the area we are working on followed by the video demonstration. I've been struggling to find solid continuing education courses and I am so happy I found this. Will definitely be taking more."

-Danielle M.