Specialist have a predetermined amount of time to assess a situation and administer treatment. It is within these limits that therapists operate to affect the tissue of the body.

Specialist follow an organization of interrelated points to effect change in the tissue connections between the tissue's biomechanical movement within the axles and planes of space.

In psychological terms, flow is best known as ``being in the zone.`` As it relates to DHST, treatment flow is defined when therapists have explored, located, and activated a ``HotSpot.`` They then isolate that spot by being fully immersed and completely absorbed within the treatment process.

Specialist will regularly contact clients to determine what level of discomfort or pain the person is experiencing. When experiencing discomfort or pain, it is vital to be related to discomfort and pain between 6 and 10. These numbers will be used to regulate the pressure that is applied to the ``HotSpots.``

Using different compressions and strokes in other areas depending on the person's pain level, sensation, and indicators. These factors determine the therapist's treatment. The objective is to flush inflammatory metabolites (lactic acid, carbon dioxide, calcium, and three forms of phosphates) out of the area for the lymphatic system to expel from the body allowing the area to heal and recover flexibility, mobility, and strength. The communication between practitioners and persons is of up-most importance.