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Essential Training – Lemont, IL

Date: 08/23/2025

Date: August 23, 2025
Location: Lemont, IL
Instructor: Kristin White

Earn 12 CEUs

Event Overview

Join us for the Graston Technique® Essential Training, a comprehensive workshop designed to introduce healthcare professionals to the Graston Technique® (GT) therapy, a leading instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) technique. This full-day training will provide hands-on learning and education on the foundational principles and practices of GT, enabling participants to enhance their clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.

What to Expect

  • Foundational Training: Gain in-depth knowledge of the Graston Technique® therapy principles, instrument application, and treatment protocols.
  • Hands-On Experience: Practice using the GT instruments in a supervised setting with direct feedback from an expert instructor.
  • Clinical Applications: Learn how to integrate GT therapy into your practice to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions effectively.

Why Attend?

  • Earn 12 CEUs upon completion.
  • Equip yourself with the latest techniques in instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.
  • Network with fellow healthcare professionals and expand your professional connections.

Event Details:

Event Start Date: 08/23/2025

Start Time: 8:00 am

Location: Lemont, IL

Venue: Duly Health and Care

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Graston Technique Essential Training

Overview

The objective of Essential Training is to introduce students and clinicians to GT therapy, its clinical applications, physiological effects/benefits, and potential contraindications. As a result, GT Providers can effectively treat the adverse effects of scar tissue and fascial restrictions as well as improve and maintain optimal range of motion.

Already completed the Essential Training?

Explore our Advanced Training options to find out how you can take your practice to the next level.

Essential Hybrid Training

Graston Technique (GT) therapy is an advanced form of instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization, which incorporates the use of six specially designed stainless steel instruments. GT therapy enables clinicians to effectively treat the adverse effects of scar tissue and fascial restrictions as well as improve and maintain optimal range of motion. The purpose of this basic training is to introduce students and clinicians to GT therapy, its clinical applications, physiological effects/benefits, and potential contraindication.

 

Essential Training Package: $2545 $2545
Student Essential Training Package: $2375 $2375

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

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Identify and discuss the indications, contraindications (relative and absolute) of GT.

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Review and develop a better understanding of soft tissue injury, healing and potential reactivity to instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (therapeutic and adverse).

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Develop skill and competence in the GT application of IASTM to the major regions of soft tissue.

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Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Graston Technique© brand instruments, GT treatments, potential effects, and benefits.

Include Instruments
Without Instruments

12 CEUs

Essential Practitioner Bundle

Begin your journey with the Graston Technique® Essential Training. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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6-Piece Instrument Set

Regular Price $3,045

$2,890

26 CEUs

Advanced Practitioner Bundle

Elevate your practice with the Graston Technique® Advanced Practitioner Bundle. This comprehensive package includes both Essential and Advanced Training courses, as well as access to the comprehensive Specialist Exam. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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6-Piece Instrument Set

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GT Specialist Exam Access

Regular Price $3,839

$3,250

30 CEUs

Master Practitioner Bundle

Achieve mastery in soft tissue mobilization with access to all of the major Graston Technique® training courses. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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6-Piece Instrument Set

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Upper Quadrant Course

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GT Specialist Exam Access

Regular Price $4,298 

$3,655

ProductQuantity

12 CEUs

Essential Training Only

Begin your journey with the Graston Technique® Essential Training. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

$650

26 CEUs

Advanced Practitioner Bundle

Elevate your practice with the Graston Technique® Advanced Practitioner Bundle. This comprehensive package includes both Essential and Advanced Training courses, as well as access to the comprehensive Specialist Exam. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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GT Specialist Exam Access

a $1,444 value for

$1,370

30 CEUs

Master Practitioner Bundle

Achieve mastery in soft tissue mobilization with access to all of the major Graston Technique® training courses. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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Upper Quadrant Course

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GT Specialist Exam Access

a $1,903 value for

$1,710

Instructor

Kristin White

Kristin is a founder of The Back Institute and serves as a vice president. In 2010, she presented an abstract paper on hamstring tendinopathy at the 2010 American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians symposium and published a case report in a peer reviewed journal. Dr. White also holds additional certifications in acupuncture and kinesiotaping. She has been a GT instructor since 2012. She earned Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Logan College of Chiropractic. She also received a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician degree from National University of Health Sciences and is working toward her Diplomat.
Self-Paced Precourse
Live Virtual Session

Hour 1

Participants will identify & discuss the effects, benefits, physiological responses, indications & contraindications for the GT therapy

    • Welcome and introduction to technique
    • History, physiological rationale of IASTM, principles relating to soft-tissue dysfunction
    • Indications & contraindications
    • Anticipated responses and results from using GT instruments on soft-tissue conditions

Hour 1 – 2

Introduction to the six GT stainless steel instruments

    • Description of each instrument
    • Proper handholds and treatment strokes
    • Video demonstration of basic strokes – Scanning, Sweeping, Strumming, Brushing, Swiveling, Scooping, J-strokes and Framing
    • How to make a soft-tissue assessment using GT instruments

 

Hour 2 – 3

    • Concepts of evidence-based practice as related to GT research
    • Clinical integration of IASTM
    • GT research

Hours 3 - 4

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the thigh & knee

Thigh and Knee Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum, Frame and J-stroke the thigh and knee

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 4 - 5

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the hip, pelvis, and ITB

Hip, pelvis, and ITB Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum, Frame, and J-stroke the pelvic region
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 5 - 6

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the foot and ankle

Foot and ankle Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum and J-stroke on the foot and ankle

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 6 - 7.5

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow

Hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum and J-stroke the hand, forearm, and elbow

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 7.5 - 9

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the shoulder girdle

Shoulder Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum and J-stroke on the shoulder

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in this area

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 9 - 10

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the cervical spine

Cervical Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Fan, Strum, Swivel, Scoop, Brush, J-stroke & Frame the cervical spine
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 10 - 11

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the lumbar spine

Lumbar Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Fan, Strum, Swivel, Scoop, Brush, J-stroke & Frame the lumbar spine
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 11 - 12

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the thoracic spine

Thoracic Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Fan, Strum, Swivel, Scoop, Brush, J-stroke & Frame the thoracic spine
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise