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
Providing Relief for Treatment-Resistant Chronic Pain with Dr. Isaiah Requintina
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Isaiah Requintina to discuss Fascial Counterstrain—a technique that challenges conventional treatment approaches and delivers remarkable results for chronic pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Requintina first encountered Fascial Counterstrain through his mentor, Dr. Sarah Sheperd. But it wasn’t until he experienced his own debilitating neck, shoulder, and arm pain—along with unexpected anxiety—that he truly learned the multi-system power it held for healing. Just a few gentle, precise releases from Dr. Sheperd relieved his physical pain, and more unexpectedly, alleviated his symptoms associated with anxiety helping him access a profound sense of mental calm.
Determined to learn more, he teamed up with Dr. David Harvitz to dive into Fascial Counterstrain training. Almost immediately, they began seeing transformative outcomes in their patients. In this conversation, Dr. Requintina shares compelling patient cases that highlight how this technique helps those struggling with chronic, treatment-resistant conditions.
What’s even more fascinating? The deep connection between physical wellness and mental health—how restoring balance in the body can lead to greater emotional and cognitive well-being.
Tune in to hear:
- How a personal health crisis led Dr. Requintina to Fascial Counterstrain
- The unique mind-body connection central to healing chronic pain
- Real patient cases demonstrating the effectiveness of this technique
Guest Information and Bio: Dr. Isaiah Requintina, DPT | he/him
Dr. Isaiah Requintina is a Doctor of Physical Therapy serving ReNew patients in Destin, Florida.
He graduated with a B.S. in Natural Sciences from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL. He then went on to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO.
Throughout his training and now as a healthcare professional, he has been passionate about seeing people recover from injuries, overcome pain and difficulty, and achieve new levels of health and wellness.
He loves Olympic weightlifting and participating in CrossFit in his spare time. He also enjoys cooking new recipes, eating seafood, serving in his church, and getting creative through music and photography.
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Host: Theora Moench
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