The F.A.S.T. Release Method™

What is the F.A.S.T Release Method™?

The  F.A.S.T. (Fascial Adhesion Scar Tissue)  Release Method  is a form of therapy which centers on the importance of understanding Fascia and how it effects us.  What is Fascia?  Simply put, it is the connective tissue that holds us together. One of the most amazing facts about fascia is it is also a communication network for both the physical and emotional aspects of our bodies.  The slightest kink, adhesion or scar (whether physical or emotional) has major ramifications on the body's ability to function/perform properly and our overall health. 

It is important to recognize that a simple scar from a childhood injury to major scar from surgery as an adult can have a lifelong physiological effect on the body. Marjorie  has designed a fascial release system that approaches the multi faceted matrix of fascia three dimensionally. It releases and realigns the adhered tissues from the starting point (visible scar) to the end point (where the line of frozen fascia stops). Scar tissue release is utilized by a multiute of healthcare practitioners including , Doctors, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Massage Therapists.

How the F.A.S.T. Release Method™ Works

The approach centers on the physiological and anatomical principles of fascial restrictions, the lengthening of the superficial to deep fascia, the breaking down of adhesions and the increase of lymphatic and venous circulation to the tissue.  Understanding that scar tissue has the potential to spread in any direction including internally and can restrict movement or function anywhere in the body, from a joint to an organ, you gain a whole new perspective on pain and physical complications in the body.

F.A.S.T. (Flexibility and Strength Training)Therapy™

What is F.A.S.T. Therapy™?

Flexibility and Strength Training or F.A.S.T. Therapy™ is a comprehensive approach designed to help a person achieve and maintain balance and well being.  The human body is beautifully complex. Many factors affect how it functions and each of these factors, mental, emotional, and physical, need to be recognized and addressed. F.A.S.T. Therapy is designed to pay attention to each individual aspect of the client.  Communication with special emphasis on individualized cueing techniques and body mechanics are utilized in every session. The manual part of the therapy follows the principles of  Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening (AIS).

What is Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)?

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a scientifically designed flexibility system based on fundamental anatomical movements of joints, ligaments and muscles.  AIS has been expanded by decades of clinical trial and observation to become the system we know today. 

By taking advantage of physiological laws AIS creates a whole body system that works with the body, not against it. AIS gently stretches a specific muscle, holds the stretch for 2 seconds and then releases. This pumping action circulates purifying oxygen into the muscle tissue and flushes out damaging toxins such as lactic acid.

Active isolated stretching is practiced in many areas of healthcare and sports, by a multitude of professionals including Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Personal Trainers and Athletes.

Pioneered by Aaron L. Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching can be utilized by every person interested in improving their health.  Trained practitioners use AIS to advance the recovery of their clients quickly and efficiently.  AIS will improve the body's potential to heal and to perform at a higher level in every aspect, (everyday tasks to recreational adventures) of life.   

Active Isolated Stretching helps the body to become more efficient by increasing joint range of motion and providing muscular re-education through foundational training of the muscles.  By utilizing AIS, individuals become more balanced, less susceptible to injury and promote their overall well-being.