The Counterstrain Movement
Welcome to The Counterstrain Movement, a podcast where we talk about a little known physical medicine and manual therapy technique that is quietly revolutionizing how people approach recovery - from illness, injury, disease and trauma. It's called fascial counterstrain. Together we will explore where counterstrain comes from, how it works, the many conditions it can treat, and how it can help you.
The Counterstrain Movement
Counterstrain: Building a Career of Lasting Impact with Kyle Kusunose
Kyle Kusunose, physical therapist and Director of the Jones Institute, talks about the transformative potential of Counterstrain therapy in both patient care and practitioner development. For providers who are driven by curiosity, who want to experience renewing passion in their work, becoming a Counterstrain practitioner could be the key to lifelong love of work. Effective manual therapists thrive on continual learning and progress. And if that's you, you're in the right place!
Kyle explains that Fascial Counterstrain is a powerful and forgiving technique that consistently delivers results—especially for patients with complex, chronic, or idiopathic conditions. Fascial Counterstrain not only addresses physical dysfunction but also helps restore a sense of hope and clarity for patients struggling to make sense of their symptoms.
Kyle stresses the Jones Institute’s commitment to sustainable growth and to teaching a curriculum that deepens practitioners’ understanding of the human body far beyond traditional programs. He believes education is one of the most valuable investments a therapist can make.
As more therapists recognize how Fascial Counterstrain can elevate patient outcomes and redefine the future of manual therapy, he hopes that the Jones Institute can have an exponential impact on healthcare.
Guest Bio: Kyle Kusenose, PT, DPT, JSCCI, CSC1
Kyle received his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Miami. After witnessing the powerful effects of Counterstrain on his patients, he immediately opened a private practice, eager to bring the technique to as many people as possible. Kyle currently lends his expertise in Counterstrain, gross anatomy, and neuroscience to physical therapy programs at both alma maters; and to The Jones Institute as a certified instructor, institute director, and co-founder of the anatomy dissection curriculum. In his free time, Kyle enjoys traveling, surfing, and spending time with his family.
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Credits:
Host: Theora Moench
Editor: Haley Diaz
Executive Producer: Bridge Back Project
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