The smartest business decision I ever made was to share a studio with a Massage Therapist, and an amazing one at that. She is like my work wife, my sounding board, and the ultimate stress/pain reliever.
Caitlin Thomas, owner and head therapist of Caitlin Thomas Massage Therapy LLC, received her certification through Central Maryland School of Massage in 2009 and has been perfecting her craft with continuing education and NASM personal training certification. I have seen massage therapy open the door for a better and more healthful life for so many of her clients, including myself!
Caitlin is Social:
Website: http://caitlinthomasmassage.pro
Facebook: Caitlin Thomas Massage
Instagram: @catiethomas_smith
She recently introduced an AMAZING new part of her pain and stress relieving massage techniques, and I’ve been telling everyone I know! Let me backtrack, when she ordered them and sent me a picture:
I asked if they were torture weapons. Little did I know how much better my range of motion and achy back would feel after these glorious little tools smoothed me out. I had to ask her about the details and in’s and outs about HawkGrips IASTM.
What is IASTM?
IASTM is an advanced form of myofascial release that is used to detect and release adhesions, scar tissue and myofascial restrictions in the client. When IASTM is used in conjunction with stretching and ice therapy IASTM is intended to improve connective tissue function. IASTM allows the therapist to locate areas of adhesion or dysfunction in the soft tissues through the vibrations of the tools in the therapist hands. “The goal of IASTM is to provide an optimal healing environment for connective tissue by modifying the physiologic responses to injury, such as inflammation, or by enhancing components of normal musculoskeletal function, such as increasing range of motion and strength”
What are Hawkgrips?
HawkGrips are ergonomically advanced, professionally engineered IASTM tools that are specifically designed to detect and treat soft tissue dysfunction in muscle, fascia, tendons and scar tissue. HawkGrips were designed to conform to different body soft tissues contours and joint shapes and are contoured to facilitate treatment around different body parts. HawkGrips allow treatment goals to be achieved more effectively and in less time, with less pressure and discomfort.
So, in lameman’s terms?
If your muscles are tense, these tools aids in releasing those knots and easing tension. Think of it as an alternative or an add on to traditional massage. This is great way to get in and out quickly with the greatest benefit.
Who’s this best for?
It is best for athletes, deep tissue massage lovers, and those with specific muscle/tissue dysfunction. It is not good for “fluffy” massage lovers out there.
We invite you to go in and visit Caitlin we are sure your body will thank you!
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