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Ashiatsu barefoot massage, Barefoot Massage in the News by 01/03/2019 0Comments
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Introducing the world’s first Hot Ashi barefoot massage training

On Wednesday, I wrote about the deliciousness of using heat during a massage. Because of the multitude of benefits that the combination of heat and massage can provide, instructor Sara Newberry and I  (Mary-Claire Fredette) teamed together to create the world’s first…

Hot Ashi!

It’s a combination of heated Mother Earth Pillows and, you guessed it, barefoot massage! It’s first in our specialty class lineup.

A little history on how this came about…

I’ve been doing barefoot massage since 2002. The trouble is that my hands and feet were always cold after washing them. A heating pad has been my feet’s friend since about Day 1. When I learned “thermal connective tissue release” Pillossage with Mother Earth founder Karen Kowal back in 2011, I knew I had found the answer to my cold hands.

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Ashiatsu barefoot massage by 01/02/2019 0Comments
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Using heat in conjunction with barefoot massage

Almost ALL of us love to be warm when we get a massage. There’s something so comforting about even just lying down on a heated massage table. It’s like stepping into a warm bubble bath, knowing you relaxation is going to commence immediately.

Have you ever dabbled with using heat for a massage? Maybe you’ve played around using a heating pad to keep your clients feet warm, or set a small oscillating heater to blow warm air on your clients.

Perhaps you’ve draped warm Mother Earth pillows over an aching joint or shoulders, because you know how good that feels.

(As I write this, I’m alternating a Mother Earth flax pillow between my lap and my shoulders. Ahh…)

Let’s talk about the benefits of heat.

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Ashiatsu barefoot massage by 12/25/2018 0Comments
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Our barefoot massage team wants to tell you something!

No matter what you’re celebrating today – “Merry Christmas!”, “Happy Holidays!”, “Happy Kwanzaa!”, or even “¡Feliz Navidad!”, we hope you’re having an awesome time with family and friends.? Each one of our team members took a few minutes out of our busy schedules to send you a message. We hope you like it.  ❤️ What are you doing this week? Pop…

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Ashiatsu barefoot massage, Pro tips by 12/22/2018 0Comments
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Sucking at table etiquette: and how to turn a duckling into a swan

If you’re not aware of how you use both your feet and hands (applying lubricant, moving sheets or limbs, etc.) then it’s quite possible you aren’t giving your clients the best massage ever.

And that’s our goal. Every. Dang. Time. 

You may be amazing in treating your clients with the appropriate pressure and perfect moves, but if everything else isn’t spot on, fuggedaboutit.

From Jiffy Lube to Sheet Shredders, here’s what to look out for:

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Footnotes by 12/18/2018 0Comments
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What do I need to bring to FasciAshi class?

What kind of things should you bring to your FasciAshi or Fijian Barefoot Massage class?   The list of items to bring ~could vary~ between locations, instructors and classes. Check your email after you sign up for FasciAshi class! You will receive a registration confirmation email immediately after signing up for class from info@barefootmassagecenter.com, and another one from your instructor…

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Footnotes by 12/13/2018 0Comments
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Do you offer webinars, or e-learning online video ashiatsu training?

Do you offer webinars, or ashiatsu e-learning online video training? No. The Center for Barefoot Massage does not, and will not, teach barefoot massage technique through webinars, or e-learning online video ashiatsu training. Down the road we will offer online training and webinars for topics that are not teaching any feet-on techniques, but will be offering invaluable lessons for other aspects…

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Footnotes by 12/01/2018 0Comments
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Is there an ashiatsu weight limit for Massage Therapists?

Ashiatsu Weight Limits? Not Exactly. One of the most common questions we hear is: “Is there a weight limit for giving barefoot massage?” The short answer: not really — but there are limits to control, safety, and mechanics. Old Rules vs. Modern Reality When Ashiatsu was first taught in the U.S., equipment was different and training was shorter. To keep…

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