The S.T.A.R.S. Method

Unlocking Deep Relief: The Integrated S.T.A.R.S. Method

Developed by Master Maria Franceschi after years of intensive study across Thailand and hundreds of patient treatments, the S.T.A.R.S. Method is a unique, integrated approach combining five powerful therapeutic elements for deep, lasting relief. It is now organized into a comprehensive training curriculum designed to certify the next generation of Master Therapists.

S: Sen Lines: Diagnosing the Root

You will master the skill of identifying pain and discomfort by targeting specific energy pathways. This module focuses on the diagnostic process and learning the gentle alternative technique of the Thai Herbal Ball.

T: Tok-Sen: Vibrational Deep Healing

This specialized module teaches the precise application of the wooden hammer and wedges to create vibrational healing. You will learn to pinpoint and safely break up deep energy blockages while guiding the client toward profound relaxation.

A: Acupressure: Targeted Release

Learn how to precisely apply Acupressure to release the blockages identified by Sen Lines and Tok-Sen, restoring proper energy flow and relieving specific areas of chronic tension.

R: Rest: Integration and Stabilization

Understanding the critical role of the rest phase in healing. This module covers how to manage client detoxification and how to stabilize the body's energy flow to ensure the healing work is fully integrated.

S: Stretching: Mobility and Prevention

Master therapeutic stretching techniques designed to restore flexibility, improve range of motion, and enhance the newly established energy flow for long-term relief and preventative care.

 

This proven methodology is taught across three specialized certification levels, ensuring a comprehensive path to mastery:

 

🌟 Level 1: Foundational Practitioner

This level covers the essential diagnostic and application skills of the S.T.A.R.S. Method:

• Sen Lines Therapy

• Tok-Sen Therapy Level 1

• Acupressure Therapy Level 1

• Thai Table Yoga Stretching Therapy Level 1

• Thai Herbal Ball

 

🌟 Level 2: Advanced Therapeutic Specialist

This level deepens therapeutic knowledge and expands the practitioner's toolkit:

• Tok-Sen Therapy Level 2

• Acupressure Therapy Level 2

• Foot Reflexology

• Thai Table Yoga Stretching Therapy Level 2

• Self-stretching for Therapists

• STARS Therapist Training (Initial Modules)

 

🌟 Level 3: Master S.T.A.R.S. Therapist

This final level focuses on comprehensive application and advanced mastery of the method:

• Tok-Sen Therapy Level 3

• Thai Table Yoga Stretching Therapy Level 3

• STARS Therapist Training (Advanced Modules & Integration)

 

Proof of Concept: What Graduates Will Be Able to Achieve

The following case results demonstrate the power and effectiveness of the S.T.A.R.S. Method, providing confidence in the skills you will gain through this certification.

 

 Case Study 1: Post-Activity Knee Stiffness

• Client Focus: Post-Activity Stiffness and Aching (general tightness in the front and back of the knee after prolonged standing or light exercise, often due to muscular restriction).

• Situation (Before): Focused on the Sen Lines running through the calf and hamstring muscles, identifying primary restrictions that pull on the knee joint.

• STARS Strategy (Level 1 Application): 3 Sessions. Focus light on the Tok-Sen Level 1 to release fascia along the primary thigh muscles. Used Acupressure Level 1 on points to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation around the knee, and concluded with focused, therapeutic Thai Table Yoga Stretching Level 1 to restore full length to the calf and hamstring, immediately improving knee flexion.

• Result (After): The client reported complete elimination of stiffness and post-activity aching and experienced an immediate increase in comfortable range of motion, proving the power of foundational S.T.A.R.S. muscle-release techniques.  

  

Case Study 2: Accident Recovery (Sciatica & Spondylolisthesis)

• Client Focus: Boat Accident (Rehabilitation and Energy Flow Focus).

• Situation (Before): Severe Chronic low back pain and sciatica, limiting daily activity for two weeks following a boat accident. Diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis by his doctor.

• STARS Strategy (Level 2 Application): 4 Sessions total. Focused Tok-Sen Level 1 and 2 and Thai Herbal Ball for deep fascia release, followed by Acupressure Level 1 and 2 and mild Thai Table Yoga Stretching Level 1 after acute pain subsided.

• Result (After): The patient reported a 90% reduction in pain and restored mobility.

Case Study 3: Post-Surgical Healing (Quadruple Bypass) 

• Client: Post-Op Patient (Rehabilitation and Energy Flow Focus), (This patient is my husband).

• Situation (Before): Limited arm mobility and increased back pain following quadruple bypass surgery.

• STARS Strategy (Level 3 Application): 6 Sessions over Two Weeks. Utilized Tok-Sen Level  1, 2, and 3, Cupping, and Sen Lines strategically around incision sites to keep energy flowing throughout the body, avoiding direct work on scars until healed.

• Result (After): Within two weeks, full arm mobility was restored, the patient reported improved sleep, and experienced no post-surgical complications.

 

Your Next Step: Become a Certified S.T.A.R.S. Therapist

Ready to master this integrated, unique, and highly effective therapeutic method?