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McLOUGHLIN SCAR TISSUE RELEASE®

Understanding the hidden side of scars

For several decades, Alastair McLoughlin has been exploring the relationship between scar tissue, the body and movement. MSTR® brings that experience into a simple, structured approach for healthcare and bodywork professionals.

The world’s largest dedicated scar tissue therapy training organisation. 

5,000 + students

trained internationally

50 + countries

practitioners around the world

18 course languages

part of the MSTR® story

27 instructors in 30 countries

1500 qualified practitioners

WHY SCAR TISSUE MATTERS

Millions of surgeries.
Millions of scars.

Post-surgical treatment for scar tissue is often lacking.

You can fill an immense need for therapeutic care and support - even decades after surgery.

 

EVERY SCAR TELLS A STORY

Scars can be visible. They can also be subtle, forgotten, or hidden beneath clothing. For some people, something lingers after the wound has healed — a sense of tightness, altered movement, discomfort, or simply a feeling that something isn't quite the same.

MSTR® gives professionals a practical way to assess and work with scar tissue using a gentle, structured approach.

IMPORTANT

Why the treatment of scars is vital.

RESULTS

What are some typical results using MSTR®?​

MSTR® PHILOSPOHY

There's more to MSTR® than a treatment technique.

  • We don’t try to break the scar down.

  • We encourage scar tissue to remodel.

  • Quality of information over quantity of force.

  • Timing, pressure, speed and tempo are all important to the outcome.

  • A gentle approach that works with the tissue rather than against it.

FOR PROFESSIONALS

Become the local expert in scar treatment.

Why?
"If the scar is...untreated, it may be the cause of therapeutic failure and recurrence."

Lewit & Olsanska 2002

(This means your treatments outcomes may not be effective and presenting symptoms recur.)

Add this modality into your existing treatment sessions.
Be the 'go to' practitioner in your area for scar tissue release.

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Introducing our international teaching team.

YOUR MSTR® JOURNEY

Your road to successful completion of your MSTR® training.

PRACTITIONER VOICES

Don't take our word for it.

Hear from professionals who have
incorporated MSTR® into their existing practice.

Dr. Christina Monti, Neuro Physical Therapist.

MORE PRACTITIONER REVIEWS

What students and practitioners say about MSTR®. 

Personal Trainer, NKT and MSTR® Practitioner, Brennan Meija.

EXPLORE AND LEARN

Start with whatever
interests you.

Discover more about MSTR®. Free resources to get you started.

FREE MINI COURSE

Three part introduction to MSTR®

FREE WEBINAR

Watch a recording of this free ONE HOUR event.

FREE eBOOK

The Human Side of Scars - download here: 

EXPLORE FURTHER

Discover more - in your own way

Explore scars from a different perspective with Alastair McLoughlin's latest work.

THE HIDDEN SIDE OF SCARS

Available in paperback or ebook.

THE NEW BIOLOGY OF FASCIA

New 45-minute documentary

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