Working closely with clients means we’re exposed to everything — their stress, their pain… and sometimes, their germs. Knowing when it’s safe to work on someone who’s been sick (or taking antibiotics) is essential for protecting yourself, your clients, and your practice. The basics: Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viruses (like colds or flu). Massage is contraindicated during active infection…
When we say the Center for Barefoot Massage is anatomy-based, we mean more than just learning muscle attachments. It’s about why we teach what we teach — and how it helps therapists adapt barefoot massage to their own bodies while improving outcomes for their clients. Traditional Ashiatsu often relied on set routines: the same strokes, in the same order, for…
Not all massage tables are created equal—especially when it comes to barefoot massage. Whether you’re preparing for FasciAshi training or upgrading your setup, choosing the right table can make a big difference in safety, comfort, and performance. So what exactly makes a massage table “barefoot-ready”? 🦶 FasciAshi-Specific Considerations At the Center for Barefoot Massage, we teach a gravity-based, myofascial approach…
Are You Working to Your Detriment? Let’s get honest: if you’re pushing through pain, contorting your body, or grinding your hands into clients just to deliver “deep tissue” work… you might be sacrificing your own well-being for the sake of theirs. And it’s probably not even getting the results you think it is. Deep doesn’t have to mean destructive. At…
You became a massage therapist because you care about helping people feel better. But somewhere along the way, you probably started wondering… Can I really do this work forever? If your wrists ache, your thumbs are overworked, or you’re just plain tired of trying to push “deep” pressure with small joints, you’re not alone. Most LMTs face burnout or injury…
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It’s easy to think barefoot massage is just about using your feet instead of your hands. But the truth is, how you approach barefoot massage is just as important as what techniques you use. When you deliver sustained pressure with purpose, understand fascial relationships, and meet clients where they are—your work goes from “deep tissue” to deep transformation. This is…
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Let’s face it: switching from hands-on massage to foot-delivered work can feel awkward, uncertain, or even intimidating at first. But that’s normal—and you’re not alone. At the Center for Barefoot Massage, we’ve trained thousands of LMTs to work smarter, not harder, by using their feet with clarity, skill, and care. Whether you’re new to FasciAshi or just refining your mechanics,…