Stretch Therapy (FST)
Stretch Therapy (FST) is a pain free, gentle, hands-on whole body stretching treatment. FST targets your fascia- the connective tissue that wraps and connects muscles, joints, nerves, bones, and organs. Similar to muscle fascia can get tight and bound down, however it responds better to movement and stretching and than to traditional massage and other therapies. Wear comfortable stretchy clothes for your appointment!
Dr Sonya Hamilton, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
FST Certified
Sonya has a passion for helping her patients reach their health, fitness, and activity goals.
She understands how injury and mobility issues can be barriers to achieving an active lifestyle and strives to give patients the tools they need to achieve their goals. Dr. Hamilton’s approach blends hands on myofascial treatments with individualized rehabilitative exercise, activity modification, and self care. She works with her patients to create safe, strong, healthy motor patterns and achieve a full and pain free range of motion so they can reach their full potential. As a former dancer, Dr Hamilton has a unique understanding of the importance of mobility and how changes in flexibility can impact daily tasks and routines.
Dr Hamilton was certified in FST by Stretch to Win Institute in 2023, and is amazed with the results she sees in clients’ pain relief and mobility changes on a daily basis!
Dr Lauren Congdon, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
FST Certified
Lauren brings a unique perspective to her practice, seamlessly integrating her athletic experience with her chiropractic expertise to empower clients in achieving their fitness and wellness aspirations.
Understanding the physical demands of sports and every day life, she tailors her approach to each individual’s needs, ensuring that every treatment plan prioritizes not only recovery but enhanced performance. By employing insights gained from her own journey, Lauren cultivates an environment of motivation and resilience, guiding clients to overcome obstacles and embrace an active lifestyle with confidence.
Dr Congdon was certified in FST by Stretch to Win Institute in 2024, and is looking forward to working with clients to improve their mobility and sports performance!
Dr. Congdon is a chiropractor who provides Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST), and her services can be billed to your insurance under chiropractic treatment.
Structurally, the fascia system suspends, supports, and enables all anatomical movement from skin to cells and everything in between. When fascia is restricted by immobility, injury, and lifestyle it gets compressed, shortens, and space is diminished within joints and the entire body. Pain and reduced function is often the result, negatively impacting many aspects of your life.
When FST addresses your imbalances and restricted fascia, your body is set free.
FST treats the whole person, not just a body part. It is pain-free and uses constant circulatory, gently oscillating movements of traction and stabilization to decompress joints and expand space in the soft tissues. Beyond gaining range of motion where needed, one experiences vastly improved kinesthesia (ability to move with ease) and proprioception (sense of one’s posture both when still and in movement). An overall feeling of wellbeing, confidence, and ease with oneself is noticeable after receiving FST treatments!
Benefits of FST include:
- Increased flexibility and mobility
- Decreased pain
- Decreased joint compression and impingement
- Improved posture
- Improved sport performance and muscle function
- Increased blood supply
- Reduced risk of injury
- Reduced mental and physical stress
- Better sleep
FST is compatible with other forms of treatment and training. Results are often seen within 1-3 sessions and accumulate over time. Combined with exercises to help maintain mobility and strengthen your body in its new range, FST will help you move and feel better for whatever your needs may be.
Note: please wear athletic/stretchable clothing to FST assessments and treatments
