Dr. Joseph Jacobs is the visionary behind the revolutionary ASTR Diet, first introduced in his transformative book Eat to Heal. As a cancer survivor who overcame chronic migraines, headaches, fatigue, and pain, Dr. Jacobs turned his personal challenges into a mission to help others heal naturally. A highly respected pain expert and renowned author, Dr. Jacobs has provided expert care to a distinguished roster of patients, including royal families, celebrities, professional athletes, and NFL players.

In his book Pain No More, Dr. Jacobs shares practical strategies to help readers achieve a pain-free life. With a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Dominican College in New York and a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, he combines his clinical expertise with his personal journey to empower others to live healthier, pain-free lives.

Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr. Jacobs began researching and developing new methodologies to treat pain more effectively than traditional techniques. From 2011 to 2024, he developed the tools, devices, and techniques that form the foundation of ASTR therapy. He continues to refine and expand these methods through ongoing research, earning eight patents for his groundbreaking medical devices and approaches.

Some of the techniques, instruments, and devices Dr. Jacobs has invented include:

• ASTR Diet
• Advanced Soft Tissue Release® (ASTR®)
• BioPsycho Therapy (BPT)
• Mind Body Release
• ASTR Instruments: A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5
• MagnaHeal 1, 2, and Pro
• Escala de fáscia
• Fibrosis (Scar) Scale
• Escala de ponto de gatilho
• Muscle Spasm Scale

Dr. Jacobs’ lifelong ambition is to revolutionize the medical field by developing innovative instruments, theories, and methodologies that provide faster and more effective pain relief.

As an educator and researcher, Dr. Jacobs shares his expertise with doctors and healthcare providers worldwide through workshops, online platforms, and conferences. He has delivered TEDx Talks and has been featured in several prominent magazines. Dr. Jacobs is internationally recognized for offering long-term pain relief and pioneering ASTR therapy to patients across the globe.

Dr. Jacobs strongly believes in ongoing education and has studied extensively by reading books and taking classes in the following subjects:

• Functional Medicine
• Nutrição
• Liberação Miofascial
• Estirpe-Contraestirpe
• Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Joint Mobilization (including Mulligan Concept)
• Liberação do Ponto de Gatilho
• Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT)
• Neuromuscular Facilitation Proprioceptive (PNF)
• Neuromuscular Reeducation
• Connective Tissue Mobilzation
• Cranioscaral Release
• Fascial Distortion
• Visceral Mobilization
• Bowen Therapy
• Rolfing
• Massage
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Rational Emotive Behavior
• Positive Psychology
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Emotional Freedom Technique
• E muito mais