Testimonials

“It is without reservation that I recommend Mr. Joshua Morton as a well-qualified therapist and teacher of Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening: The Mattes Method of specific bodywork.”(Aaron L. Mattes MS, RKT, LMT, developer and pioneer of Active Isolated Stretching)

"AISS (active isolated stretching and strengthening), particularly with the enhancements Joshua Morton has made, has become an indispensable modality in my practice.  When added to Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT), I estimate there is at least a 40-50% increase in my efficacy and efficiency as a clinician.  I highly recommend Joshua Morton and the classes he teaches to therapists of all backgrounds." (Arik W. Gohl LMP-c, MMLT-I, Creator of Manual Ligament Therapy)

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September/October 2017 - (Re: Joshua Morton)

Thanks for being generous with your knowledge, both at the workshop and in these follow-up emails. The weekend was great fun and the best bodywork I have received – and hopefully given – at a workshop. Now, onto the implementation phase! (Tom Chadderdon, IA)

December 2014 - (Re: Joshua Morton)

"I want to provide a testimonial of how you changed my approach to performing Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). For over 9 years, I have continually attended training in stretching and AIS with some fantastic practitioners, including yourself. Meeting you and implementing your approach to AIS has had a huge and positive impact on my understanding of the subject as well as being more in tune with the client.

Adding the myofascial element, new body mechanics, and having creative flexibility with each protocol has changed my approach to performing a stretch. I feel more connected with the client, and my techniques have become more effective and noticeably improved. My biggest fan and motivation, my wife, tells me I have gotten better at doing stretching on her. This feedback is critical, as she has spastic cerebral palsy, and this life changing work plays a major role in her well being. The most powerful result from it all is when we can do an activity together that was once a dream, but is now a reality. Thank you and many blessings!” ( Eric M. Volkin, LMT, NCTMB, CPT, CES - NASM)

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"I recently assisted in one of Joshua’s seminars in Ashland, OR. Having practiced AIS for several years I was blown away by Joshua’s amazing innovations and advanced techniques he demonstrated of the AIS principles. His clinical knowledge of the muscles, how they move different joints, the neurological reeducation process of AIS and his presentations on how to safely and efficiently stretch and strengthen affected muscles is absolutely genius.

In fact, I recently used his lessons and active stretching enhancement techniques (The Morton Anchor is also an incredible hip stabilization invention) to work on a former elite triathalete with remarkable results. His time-saving specific stretches to her hips helped have her walk out of my office pain-free for the first time in 8 months.

Joshua has taken his study of AIS to a whole new level and his treatments make all other soft-tissue work seem like kindergarten to me now.  I look forward to working and learning more from him as I continue to help my patients."
(Patrick Kincart, LMT, AIS practitioner Bend, OR, October 2012)

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"I feel as though my body awareness has increased quite significantly from this class and will be practicing these techniques very much, on myself, clients, friends and family. I appreciated Joshua's knowledge and passion in what he does. I am very interested in learning more." (Tom Ferguson, Ashland Seminar, OR, October 2012)

"Joshua, I have a new found love for my practice. This stretching awaken spirits in both myself & my clients. Although with the short time I have introducing this with clients, they come back wanting more info. I have incorporated some stretching depending on the clothes worn & issues they're having." (Greg Moore, Balance Rock Massage)

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"Susan Guttzeit is a great teacher." ... "The instructor worked with each person's strength and weakness to allow them to learn and understand deeply." (Lynn Kirschner, Bellingham Seminar, November 2014)

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“With ease and precision Joshua guides you through very specific joint motions that gradually explore and expand your free range of motion in all that you do with less tension and pain.” (William Prell, Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor)

“AIS is the answer to a comprehensive, full-body stretching program. An individually assisted session feels as good as a massage.” (Paul Mulholland, M.Ed., Counselor, Fitness Trainer and Tai Chi Instructor)

"As a past participant in one of Joshua and Susan's seminars, I learned  exercises that have helped me maintain a healthier life style. The class is fun, easy to understand and educational.  The exercises I learned I use daily even when I travel.  I recommend taking one of their classes without hesitation."
(Astrid Belcher, Bellingham, Washington)