Level 1 – 601 Foundations of IASTM: Building Practical Skills, July 12, 2026

Description

• Who: Dr. Nikita Vizniak
• What: 601 Foundations of IASTM: Building Practical Skills
• When: July 12, 2026, 9AM to 4PM
• Where: Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT), 200 3400 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2E2
• Practitioner Rate: $400 (RMT or recent graduate)
• Student rate: $155 (must be past 2nd semester of RMT education)

Build a Strong Foundation in IASTM Techniques

Strengthen your skills in Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) with a comprehensive seminar that emphasizes anatomy, pathology, and efficient biomechanics. This hands-on course is designed to help you integrate IASTM into your clinical practice using evidence-informed, person-centered best practices.

Morning Session:

• Anatomy review, contraindications, and safety (1 hour)
• Hands-on practice: Palpation and basic strokes (2 hours)
• Feedback and discussion (30 minutes)

Afternoon Session:

• Hands-on practice for clinical cases (2 hours)
• Final Q&A and review (30 minutes)

Learning Objectives:

✔️ Identify anatomical structures critical for IASTM
✔️ Perform comprehensive soft tissue assessments
✔️ Apply foundational IASTM strokes safely and effectively

Whether you’re new to IASTM or looking to refine your techniques, this seminar will provide the practical skills and knowledge you need to confidently implement IASTM in your practice.

Important: Please bring a massage table and coconut oil.