About
Israel “Coach Izzy” Sanchez is an award-winning author, pain therapist, and consulting strength coach who is passionate about helping people live joyous, energized, and pain-free lives. He uses Counterstrain as his preferred therapeutic system after this remarkable modality resolved some of the most stubborn pain and dysfunction cases through highly precise, deep, but gentle techniques.
He has completed every Counterstrain course offered by the Jones Institute and is a member of the first official graduating class of the Counterstrain Mastery Program—now known as the Counterstrain Academy. In 2023, Izzy also became part of the first official class of certified Fascial Counterstrain therapists.
Coach Izzy is the founder and owner of Healing and Strength, a private pain therapy practice specializing in Fascial Counterstrain (FCS). He also serves as a Teaching Assistant (TA) during regular Jones Institute classes.
Featured Work
That Was Not A Muscle - How Counterstrain is Transforming my Pain Therapy Practice
Are our innate healing mechanisms failing?
That seems to be the prevailing conclusion when pain and dysfunction persist despite treatment—or when they appear seemingly out of nowhere. This enigma is what drove Israel “Coach Izzy” Sanchez on a journey from Strength and Conditioning into Manual Therapy Medicine.
Coach Izzy explains why and how he immersed himself in the relatively new and lesser-known field of Counterstrain during a pivotal stage in its evolution. Through this training, he came to understand that our healing mechanisms are not failing; rather, they can become stuck in a protective loop.
He also explores the scientific and theoretical rationale behind Fascial Counterstrain (FCS), breaking down complex concepts into clear, digestible insights. This not only helps us understand how a common component of the healing process may contribute to chronic pain, dysfunction, and conditions that seem to arise without warning, but also equips those interested in exploring FCS as a therapeutic modality—or even as a career path.
