On March 17th, 2022, the Center for Barefoot Massage turns 5 years old! Happy Birthday to us! The size of the footprint that our Myofascial Ashiatsu and Fijian Barefoot Massage classes have left on the massage industry since we stepped on the scene back in 2017 is growing – and so are the life-changing foot-shaped impressions that our alumni are…
#of CEs taken in the past year? I struggle with finding physical classes I want to take because I don’t think you can learn modalities well online. Mostly, I like to refine my barefoot massage skills and see how I can adapt hands-on into feet. With that being said, I have a few modality classes on my radar for this…
Whether you’ve learned barefoot massage already or are pondering your possibilities, it’s important to decide who your ideal client is for barefoot massage. Really, you should know this even if you haven’t even considered the possibility of taking our classes! 1st consideration You can’t serve everyone. Think of big chains. While it may seem like they serve everyone, they’ve probably…
“How do I soften my feet?” … “What exercises or stretches can I do before training?” “What do I need to do to be physically ready for barefoot massage training?” Barefoot Massage is going to recruit a lot of muscles that you may not be using in your daily movements. In time, barefoot massage will become easy on your body…
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(Protip: we’ve literally ~drenched~ this website with knowledge. We invite you to really dig in and read every little drop on each page. Every class description page has SO much detail to help you understand what you are getting into, plus our instructor and locations pages have everything you could ask for to research where you train. Take a few moments to read everything that we’ve worked so hard to provide for you: there’s even a SEARCH option in our menu, which is the shortcut to finding the answers! (It’s even faster than contacting us personally!)
“How do I find and purchase the ashi-strap?” … “Where do I buy that sling on your ashiatsu bars?” “This small piece of equipment is a game changer.” Interested in using a strap during your Barefoot Massage sessions? Using our support strap is more than just “strappin’ up”, you’ll need to understand the safety and technique for it’s use and…
“Where can I find Fijian or Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage classes, training and continuing education workshops near me?” Our classes are located where our Instructor’s businesses and regional training centers are. The HandsFree and Fijian classes can come to you, if there is enough interest and a suitable training center available to use. All our myofascial ashiatsu “FasciAshi” classes must be…
Great question! Many insurance companies have additional waivers and education requirements to offer services such as Hot Stone therapy, Prenatal Massage, and even Cupping. While no mainstream massage insurance company is currently requiring extra waivers or testing through their own means for Barefoot Massage coverage, it is still something that you’ll want industry-approved training in before providing to the public.…
How much does ashiatsu training cost? How much are classes? Fundamentals: $750(3 days, 24 CE’s) Fijian: $500 (2 days, 16 CE’s) Intermediate: $500 (2 days, 16 CE’s) ROM: $500 (2 days, 16 CE’s) Advanced: $500 (2 days, 16 CE’s) Hot Ashi: $250 (1 day. 8 CE’s) IF IT’S A TRAVEL CLASS: meaning, if the instructor travelled to the location to…
We hope that you and your household, your family, your friends, your work family as well as your communities, are all safe, healthy and happy.
During 2020 and 2021, the Center for Barefoot Massage as a company did not make many, if any, public announcements regarding COVID19 because we didn’t want to spread myths or misinformation: so we took a step back to assess the situation and come forward with an informed, calmer presence.
A lot has changed since March 2020. As of March 2022, we are now watching each county’s Community Levels where we teach, as recorded by the CDC. Read below to better understand our precautions and policies in place during the pandemic.