Foundation of Myofascial Release (MFR) and IASTM

5 Hours CE/CPD | On-Demand Webinar Course with Chris Gellert

Myofascial Release (MFR) and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) are widely used techniques for addressing pain, restricted movement, and dysfunctional soft tissue and fascia.

Foundation of Myofascial Release (MFR) and IASTM is based on a completed three-part webinar series and is now presented as an on-demand course with lifetime access.

Presented by Chris Gellert, this course combines fascia science, trigger point principles, clinical reasoning, and practical demonstrations to help therapists integrate foundational MFR and IASTM techniques into professional practice.

Course Overview

The course introduces the principles behind MFR and IASTM, explains why the techniques are used, and demonstrates practical applications for the upper and lower body.

Students will explore assessment and treatment strategies alongside hands-on demonstrations, helping them understand how these approaches may support pain reduction, movement, and soft-tissue function.

The original webinar sessions have been recorded and organized as an on-demand learning experience. Students can study at their own pace and revisit the material with lifetime access.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Fascia and Trigger Points Understanding fascia and how trigger points develop IASTM Foundations Understanding IASTM, its principles, and its potential benefits Upper-Body MFR Applying at least three foundational MFR techniques for the upper body Lower-Body MFR Applying at least three foundational MFR techniques for the lower body Upper-Body IASTM Applying at least three foundational IASTM techniques for the upper body Lower-Body IASTM Applying at least three foundational IASTM techniques for the lower body

Course Content

Module Focus Foundations of MFR and IASTM Core principles, fascia fundamentals, trigger points, and clinical rationale Practical Demonstrations Upper- and lower-body MFR and IASTM applications Clinical Application Case discussion, integration into practice, and troubleshooting

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for massage therapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports rehabilitation professionals, chiropractors, and manual, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal therapists.

No previous MFR or IASTM experience is required.

About Chris Gellert

Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc & Sportsphysio, MPT, CSCS, C-IASTM, NASM-CPT, is a physical therapist, educator, and co-founder of Clinician Career Campus.

With nearly 25 years of clinical experience, Chris has worked across inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopaedics, home care, private practice, and industrial rehabilitation. His teaching combines clear explanation with practical clinical application.

Included With This Course

Included Details Recorded Webinar Sessions Three recorded sessions covering theory, demonstrations, and clinical application Course Workbook Downloadable supporting workbook and technique materials Companion Course Structured supporting material designed to reinforce the webinar learning Online Exam Assessment included for course completion Certificate Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion Lifetime Access Study on demand and revisit the recordings and course materials at any time

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Course: Foundation of Myofascial Release (MFR) and IASTM
Approvals Listed: 47 Approvals in alphabetical order Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 5 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Arkansas Board of Massage Approved Hours: 5 Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) Approved Hours: 5 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours: 5 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB) Approved Hours: 5 College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) Approved Hours: 5 Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork Approved Hours: 5 Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General* Approved Hours: 5 Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Indiana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Maine Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS) Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM) Approved Hours: 5 Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS) Approved Hours: 5 Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage Approved Hours: 5 Montana Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Approved Hours: 5 Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) Approved Hours: 5 NCBTMB - New York Approved Hours: 5 Nebraska Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 5 Nevada Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 5 North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy Approved Hours: 5 North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists Approved Hours: 5 Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA) Approved Hours: 5 Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO) Approved Hours: 5 South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel Approved Hours: 5 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy Approved Hours: 5 Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure Approved Hours: 5 Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 5 Washington Board of Massage Approved Hours: 5 West Virginia Massage Licensure Board Approved Hours: 5 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy) Approved Hours: 5

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.