Description
This advanced-level class empowers the experienced myofascial ashiatsu barefoot massage therapist to work with more difficult single and double footed strokes, potentially applying their full body weight as kneaded. Strokes are performed with the client in Prone, Anterior and Sidelying positions, while the therapist massages from varying angles of pressure to achieve a safe, deep, fascial barefoot massage session focusing on structural alignment.
Learn how to vary your stroke intentions as you choose to use your feet working bilaterally, unilaterally, contralaterally, simultaneously, in sync and out of sync, independently or in succession in the Advanced class. Work bilaterally from head to toe on the right client. No two massages are the same and the possibilities for using these techniques on your existing client based are endless!
Therapists will learn:
- Bony landmark recognition and palpation for visual alignment
- Single and double footed strokes with modifications with structural benefits to every stroke
- Contraindications and indications for bilateral, deep, barefoot massage
- Appropriate biomechanics to get deeper without death-gripping the bars
- Strap length adjustments for stroke variations
- Theory on sustained compression, fascial chain pathways, and compensation patterns
- How to use critical thinking skills to customize a 50+ minute session using techniques taught in class catered to the needs of individual clients during the Student Clinic
- How to synthesize previous and newly gained barefoot massage knowledge by working on other therapists and public clients daily
- The ability to seamlessly apply deep tissue, trigger point, cross fiber friction and fascial techniques utilizing their feet on a variety of vectors or angled directions of pressure.
- How to regulate up to their full body weight in pressure – as appropriate for that particular client.
- Pro-Tip To Prepare: Are you ready for this!? Experienced barefoot massage therapists can try these ashi-challenges before class with FasciAshi co-founder, Jeni Spring!
Class is 2 days, and you’ll earn 16 Continuing Education credits. (NCBTMB and some select states)
*If the instructor is traveling to a location to teach this class, rather than teaching at their home base, then the tuition rate will be $600.
Please plan your schedule to allow time to be present and punctual for the entire training experience. Partial attendance is not permitted. Any hours missed in class must be made up with the instructor, and will be charged at their hourly rate. No CE’s or access to Alumni resources are granted until the class is completed in full.
