Mindi Deschenes

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President and Founder of FAST Wellness Soft Tissue Center, PLLC.

My name is Mindi Deschenes and I've been a therapist since 1998. I've always challenged myself with the medical side of massage therapy with a want to bridge the gap between surgery and physical therapy and to eradicate the pain patterns that bother us day to day. Since 2007 I've been developing a technique called FAST, which stands for Fascial Strain Therapy. It targets layers of fascia for fast, not-so-painful relief from our everyday habits, sports injuries, accidents, and surgeries. FAST ...

My name is Mindi Deschenes and I've been a therapist since 1998. I've always challenged myself with the medical side of massage therapy with a want to bridge the gap between surgery and physical therapy and to eradicate the pain patterns that bother us day to day. Since 2007 I've been developing a technique called FAST, which stands for Fascial Strain Therapy. It targets layers of fascia for fast, not-so-painful relief from our everyday habits, sports injuries, accidents, and surgeries. FAST can take care of a simple headache to pre or post surgical issues.

My other areas of expertice are: 
1. I am a certified practitioner with the International Cupping Therapy Association since 2004.
2. I am a certified practitioner through Ashley Black Guru's Fascia Advancement Academy with the use of Fascia Blasters for aesthetic and therapeutic uses.
3. I have 50 hours of accredited practice with Dr. Garcia's Biomagnetism Course.
4. I am a certified practitioner of Dr. Carli Axford's Spinal Flow Course.
5. I have 48+ certified training hours with the use of Dolphin Neurostims for the use of nerve pain reduction, scar tissue remodeling and Vagus Nerve regulation.
6. I am a certified Lifestyle Coach with First Line Therapies.
7. I use other modalities such as massage guns, guasha tools, infrared heat pads/lamps, hydroculator pads, vibration platforms, castor oil packs, etc. to help or adhance our hands-on therapies.

Your pain relief is my priority.

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Where I Work
Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

FAST Wellness Soft Tissue Center

410

Courtyard at Camino Real 14855 Blanco Rd Ste 411

San Antonio, TX 78216

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Licenses
Massage

TX # 019500

Massage Therapy Instructor

# 2418

Education
1998

Academy for Massage

300 Hour Massage Therapy Registration Program

2005

LMT Success Group

Certified Medical Massage Practioner Masters Level

2004

LMT Success Group

Zen Thai Massage-Traditional Level One

2006

International Cupping Therapy Association

Certified Cupping Practitioner

2019

Craniosacral Therapy Level 1

Craniosacral Therapy Level 1

2022

Dr. Garcia Biomagnetism

50 Hours Biomagnetism and Beyond Level 1&2

2022

Fascia Advancement Academy

Preventative Regenerative Fasciology 101

1998

Academy for Massage Therapy Training

Honor Graduate

2005

Myokin Inc.

Myokinesthetic System Upper and Lower Body-40 Hours

2009

River City Massage School

30 Hour Adult Learner Course- Instructor

2008

First Line Therapy

FLT Lifestyle Educator- LE

2017

Center for Pain and Stress Research

Dolphin Neurostim-MPS Beginner & Scar Treatment

2009

Center for Pain Management

Orthopedic Massage for Thoracic Outlet 4 Hours-James Waslaski

2009

The Center for Pain Management

Pelvic Stabilization: Key to Structural Integration 4 Hours-James Waslaski

2009

The Center for Pain Management

Orthopedic Massage Tx for Elbow, Wrist & Hand 4 Hours-James Waslaski

Experience
Bodywork

Licensed Instructor-TX MI2418

2009-2016 Taught CEU Classes for Cupping Therapy and Understanding the Fascial System/Working in Endangerment Sites

REVIEWS for my Bodywork or Wellness services

by Sharon on Apr 04
Mindi is very knowledgeable about soft tissue and muscles. Her therapy has really helped. Thank you!
by Charles on Mar 24
Mindi communicated clearly on what she was doing during my time. Afterwards, she recommended some other treatments to help with mine. Professional and knowledgeable!
by Anonymous on Feb 20
She relieved a lot is stress and pain
by Anonymous on Jan 19
EXCELLENT SERVICE
by Gary on Jan 19
See above in my comments.
by Anonymous on Dec 06
She helped alleviate pain in my hand since I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Suggested exercises to help keep joints loose.
by Gerry on Nov 08
Mindi is thee most professional therapist I have ever been to see. She has always found the problem with me and has always fixed me so that I can keep going on with my life. It truly hurts soooo good when I come to see her.
by Lorena on Jul 21
She is so professional and excellent.
by Anonymous on Jul 09
Mindi has the hands of an angel. Truly incredible
by Margit on May 06
Personal attention, relaxing environment, always leave feeling amazing!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • FAST aka Fascial Strain Therapy
  • Fascia Blasting
  • Cupping Therapy
  • TECAR

Wellness

  • Spinal Flow
  • Dolphin Neurostim

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