Why MSTR?
What is McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release? Why should you know about this work called MSTR? Where do you go to learn the technique? Why should you ask for it by name?
WHAT is MSTR and How Did it Start?
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Technique, or MSTR, is a scar tissue treatment technique unlike anything else in the healthcare field to date! It is a registered trademark of Alastair McLoughlin, the designer and creator of this modality. He spent the last 30+ years as a massage therapist and Bowenwork Practitioner in the UK where he developed this effective, gentle technique OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS, designed to treat scars and scar tissue.
How Does MSTR Work?
This technique has been PROVEN evidence based, due to on-going research results. This technique is highly effective on scars that may be decades old. Because the collagen fibers are realigned, the changes are permanent and therefore do not revert back to their former state. Scar tissue does not have holding patterns or “muscle memory.” Once the change takes place, it stays that way. Unlike some other more aggressive treatments, including surgery, historically used to treat scar tissue, MSTR will NOT create more scar tissue. The added benefit of treating with MSTR, is that emotions tied to trauma scars gently unwind and release as the scar tissue opens up and realigns.
What Does the Research Show?
Blood flow not only gets to surrounding tissue, but ultrasound research results show blood flow actually penetrating the previously blocked off tissue. Lymph is able to drain from the area which results in reduction of swelling in the area. Nerve conduction improves which results in sensitive scars or numb scars returning to normal sensation.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!
Take a look at these before and after photos. This client had several lymph nodes removed under the left arm. This was after only ONE session. No filters. Changes are obvious. What you don’t see is the 30% increase in shoulder range of motion.
Ask for it by Name!
If you have a scar from any surgery or trauma, I encourage you to seek out your closest MSTR Practitioner or ASK your Massage Therapist, Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, etc….to FIND A CLASS NEAR THEM or take the REMOTE VIDEO CLASS ASAP. They will earn BOARD CERTIFIED continuing education credit with NCBTMB as well as a growing number of other Boards across the world. They will be able to use this technique to help you immediately following the class. There is also a PUBLIC page on Facebook where you can read more about MSTR. There is also a Practitioner page on Facebook that therapists can join for six months before becoming a MSTR Practitioner. There is where we share our results, difficult cases as well as receive on-going support. Get the proven effective, original technique…… Ask for it by name: Mcloughlin Scar Tissue Release.
THERAPISTS…SPREAD THE WORD
If you are a therapist, I encourage you to join the Facebook group designed for MSTR Practitioners but is open to all therapists for a limited time so you can explore the many case studies done by the growing number of therapists in over 25 countries. I am sure you will see the value in adding this complimentary modality to your practice and increase the comfort and confidence of your clients! And, if you are an MSTR Practitioner, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD in your community and encourage others to take this class. There are more scars in a community than one therapist can treat!
Change a Scar——Change a Life!
Tina S. Hull, LMT PBP
MSTR Instructor, class registration: www.Mcloughlin-scar-release.com/tina-hull
Bowenwork Specialist, website: www.IwantBowenwork.com