Fascia Stretch Therapy™ Certification in Canada
Save your body, save your career. Five days, hands on, in Canada, and education that pays for itself.
Next Level 1 courses
- Canada's original assisted stretching certification
- 16+ years in Canada
- 3,000+ graduates
- 9.8/10 student satisfaction
- Up to 24 per course
What Is Fascia Stretch Therapy™?
Fascia Stretch Therapy™ is assisted stretching done on a treatment table. The practitioner moves the client through gentle, pain-free stretches that work the fascia and the joint capsules, not just individual muscles. The client stays fully clothed. No oil is used.
FST™ was developed in 1995 by Ann and Chris Frederick, founders of the Stretch to Win® Institute, and it is taught in Canada by Stretch to Win® Canada. Level 1 is a five-day, in-person certification. You leave able to give a full 60-minute FST™ session the week you get back.
Gentle traction, not force.
FST™ uses movement, traction and breathing. Nothing is pushed past what the client's body allows.
Your body weight does the work.
Full-body leverage instead of thumbs, wrists and forearms. That is why so many massage therapists take it.
Joint capsules, not just muscles.
FST™ reaches the joint capsule, where hands-on work cannot go, and clients feel the difference in mobility right away.
Want to feel it first? Try one FST technique free.
For Registered Massage Therapists
FST™ uses full-body leverage instead of your hands and forearms, so you keep working for decades.
Inside your scope of practice.
Stretching is within RMT scope of practice, and no extra credentialing is needed.
Bills the way massage does.
Insurance covers the massage and you decide which modality to use. Offer FST™ the way you offer massage: 60, 75 or 90 minute sessions, full FST™ or a blend.
Continuing education credits.
FST™ Level 1 is approved for continuing education credits by most professional associations, and the list keeps growing. Check with your own association or college before you register. We will supply whatever documentation they ask for.
"After just 5 years as a massage therapist my hands and wrists became problematic, and I thought I would have to change careers again. Now that half of my schedule are FST sessions, I can see myself doing this for many many years."
2026 Course Dates Across Canada
Every course runs Monday to Friday. Seats are limited to 24 per course.
| Course | City | Dates | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Burlington, ON | Oct 5 to 9 | $2,595 CAD + tax | Register |
| Level 1 | Vancouver, BC | Oct 5 to 9 | $2,595 CAD + tax | Register |
| Level 2 | Canmore, AB | Oct 19 to 23 | $2,695 CAD + tax | Register |
| Refresher | Vancouver, BC | Oct 4 | $500 CAD + tax | Register |
| Gather & Grow | Vancouver, BC | Oct 6 | $30 CAD + tax | Register |
| Gather & Grow | Burlington, ON | Oct 11 | $30 CAD + tax | Register |
| Course | City | Dates | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Burlington, ON | Nov 2 to 6 | $2,295 CAD + tax early bird until Oct 1 | Register |
| Level 1 | Ottawa, ON | Nov 2 to 6 | $2,295 CAD + tax early bird until Oct 1 | Register |
| Level 1 | Vancouver, BC | Nov 23 to 27 | $2,295 CAD + tax early bird until Oct 22 | Register |
| Level 2 | Vancouver, BC | Nov 16 to 20 | $2,395 CAD + tax early bird until Oct 15 | Register |
| Level 2 | Burlington, ON | Nov 30 to Dec 4 | $2,395 CAD + tax early bird until Oct 29 | Register |
| Refresher | Burlington, ON | Nov 11 | $500 CAD + tax | Register |
| Course | City | Dates | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Burlington, ON | Dec 7 to 11 | $2,295 CAD + tax early bird until Nov 6 | Register |
Do not see your city? Halifax and Calgary dates for 2027 are being scheduled now. Text or call us and we will let you know first.
What Level 1 Costs
FST™ Level 1 Certification
$2,595 CAD + tax regular
$2,295 CAD + tax early bird
What you leave with:
- Your FST™ Level 1 certificate
- Your own set of straps and the course workbook
- The full video library, before and after the course
- Our online community and ongoing support through your career as an FST™ practitioner
Already certified? Level 2 and Level 3 dates are in the calendar above.
Early bird, explained:
Register 30 or more days before your course start date and you save $300. That is it. No code, no promo window. The deadline for each course is shown in the calendar above.
Payment options:
Pay in full, or three payments over three months. The plan is ours, so there is no credit check and no third-party app.
Our Guarantee. Zero Risk.
Complete Level 1, apply our business framework, and if you have not earned your tuition back within six months, we refund the difference. Most graduates charge $100 to $150 per session, which is why we call it education that pays for itself.
Inside the Five-Day Certification
This is not a weekend workshop. Here is what happens before, during and after your week with us.
Before you arrive
A pre-course video library. Ann and Chris Frederick, who created FST™, demonstrate the key moves on a skeleton and on real bodies. Complete it at least one week before your course.
During the week
Large-group demos first, then small groups at a 1:6 instructor to student ratio, rotating all week so you work with every instructor. Instructors do not just watch your hands. They feel your hands, again and again, and you feel theirs. That is how you leave competent, not just certified. Tables, straps, cushions and workbooks are all there when you arrive.
After
A post-course video library, our online community, free webinars, and a check-in from our team through the year.
Mon 9 to 6Day 1. Foundations and lower body.
Core FST™ principles, table mechanics, and the first lower body sequences including the hip capsule.
Tue 9 to 6Day 2. Advanced lower body and core.
Deeper lower body work, then the fascial lines that connect the lower and upper body.
Wed 9 to 6Day 3. Upper body and shoulders.
The shoulder capsule, neck and arms.
Thu 9 to 6Day 4. Full body integration.
Assess and treat the whole fascial net dynamically.
Fri 8 to 5Day 5. Practicum and graduation.
You give and receive a full 60-minute session. We film yours and share the clips for your own marketing. A short business segment, then graduation.
Who It Is For
Most of the practitioners in our courses are Registered Massage Therapists. The rest are personal trainers, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, athletic therapists and clinic owners. They come for different reasons and leave with the same skill.
Massage therapists.
Add a dimension to the practice you have already built. Offer it alongside massage or on its own.
Personal trainers.
Offer a service clients pay $100 to $150 a session for. Help them with mobility and recovery and stand apart from every other trainer at your gym.
Clinic owners.
Train your team in a modality that works on any treatment table and fits your existing booking and billing.
Kinesiologists, physios and rehab specialists.
Ninety evidence-based techniques for fascia and joint capsule work. No prior FST™ experience required.
What Our Students Say
Practitioners from across Canada, in their own words, on how FST™ changed their practice.
Some of the 3,000+ practitioners who have trained with us.
In their own words
Real messages our students sent us after graduating. Tap any message to read it full size.
Our Canadian Team
Every instructor has spent years in clinical practice and teaching. When you train with us, you learn from practitioners who use this system with their own clients every week.
Kevin Darby
Director and Co-Owner, STWI Canada
Over 25 years in physical conditioning, from general population clients to professional athletes in major North American sports leagues. 2014 Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year (canfitpro). Research team member with Dr. Stuart McGill on injury prevention. Wellness team leader for a 7,500-member police service.
Sarah Horbaczyk
Level 3 Fitness FST Specialist
Personal trainer for over 10 years in a commercial gym, combining FST™ with her clients since her Level 1 in 2012. Instructor since 2018.
Robert Glean
Level 3 Medical FST Specialist
Registered massage therapist, fascial stretch therapist and movement educator.
Alex Marion
Level 3 Medical FST, M.OMSc, RMT, BASc
Eight years blending kinesiology, FST™, clinical massage therapy and osteopathic manual therapy.
Steve Thurston
Level 3 Medical FST, RMT, PTS
Registered Massage Therapist since 2001. More than 20 years of experience.
Karla McConnell
Level 3 Medical FST, Certified Athletic Therapist, RMT, Dr. Acupuncture
More than 20 years in health and fitness.
Sarah Daniel
Student Care Coordinator
Level 2 FST™ practitioner and RMT. The person who answers when you text, call or email.
Lisa Wong
STWI Canada Administrative Consultant
Institute administrator for the Canadian division. Senior marketing director since 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bill FST through insurance as an RMT?
Yes. Stretching is a modality under the scope of practice for Registered Massage Therapists. Insurance covers the massage and you decide which modality to use. Offer FST™ the way you offer massage: 60, 75 or 90 minute sessions, full FST™ or a blend. No extra credentialing.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior FST™ experience is required for Level 1. The course is built for massage therapists, personal trainers, kinesiologists, physiotherapists and other bodyworkers. Basic anatomy helps but is not required.
Can I take the course online?
No. FST™ is a hands-on skill and it needs in-person practice partners. The pre-course video library is online, so you arrive already familiar with the material. The five days are the hands-on half.
What is the difference between FST and regular stretching?
Traditional stretching isolates muscles with static holds. FST™ uses dynamic, pain-free movement with gentle traction and oscillation to work fascia and joint capsules. It uses full-body leverage, which is far easier on the practitioner's body than deep tissue work.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel in writing 30 or more days before your course for a refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds or credits after that.
More questions
Where are courses held?
Vancouver BC, Burlington ON (the Toronto-area course, 45 minutes from downtown), Calgary and Canmore AB, Ottawa ON and Halifax NS. Every date is in the course calendar above.
What is the early bird?
$300 off when you register 30 or more days before your course start date. Each course's deadline is shown in the calendar. After the deadline, the regular price applies.
What are the payment options?
Pay in full, or three payments over three months. Choose at checkout. All prices are plus tax.
What is the class size?
Up to 24 students with 4 instructors at a 1:6 instructor to student ratio. Instructors feel your hands throughout the week, so you leave competent.
What is the daily schedule?
Monday to Thursday 9am to 6pm. Friday 8am to 5pm.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Follow our process and if you have not earned your tuition back within six months, we refund the difference. Most graduates charge $100 to $150 per session and recover their investment within three to six months.
What does FST stand for?
Fascia Stretch Therapy™. An assisted stretching system created by the Stretch to Win® Institute that works the body's fascia and joint capsules rather than isolating individual muscles.
Questions? Text, Call or DM Us.
Sarah on our student care team answers every message. Not sure whether FST™ fits where you want to take your career? Ask. That is what we are here for.
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Talk to an Enrollment Advisor. Book a call to get clarity on your career path and whether FST™ is the right fit for you.
Next Level 1 Courses
Seats are limited to 24 per course.
Not ready yet? Try one technique free. Grab a partner and feel what FST™ is like.