Our Values in Action At the Center for Barefoot Massage, we are redefining barefoot massage as a respected, essential part of therapeutic bodywork. Just like hands or elbows, the foot is a powerful tool—capable of delivering precise, effective pressure. Through evidence-based education, we are raising industry standards and challenging outdated perceptions, ensuring barefoot massage is recognized for its depth, skill,…
(This article was originally published on 6/11/2024 by Jeni Spring here, and the social media recap from Julie Marciniak was posted 4/16/2025 here and here.) One of the questions that we Barefoot Massage therapists get asked VERY often is “Can you actually feel knots when you massage with your feet?” Yes, we can! OF COURSE we can feel things through our feet! It’s…
Is the Center for Barefoot Massage a Massage School? No, we are a Continuing Education and Professional Development company. Aspiring massage therapists entering the field looking for their foundational training to become licensed or certified massage therapists will need to look for accredited massage schools that meet your states massage licensure requirements. Programs are often 500-1000+ hours, depending on state…
This is a frequently asked question – especially if you have low ceilings that may be difficult to build bars in, if you are very tall with low ceilings and are considering dropping your table to the floor, and/or if you are already offering Thai/Shiatsu/Breema/Rossiter Matwork on the ground and want more footwork. The style of Myofascial Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage…
Already Ashiatsu-Trained? Here’s Your Last Chance to Transfer In We’re thrilled you found us — and that you’re curious about our myofascial barefoot massage approach, FasciAshi.If you’ve been practicing Ashiatsu and are ready to upgrade your understanding of fascia, pain science, and sustainable footwork, this is your moment. But here’s the big news: our transfer policy is ending soon.…
Before You Sign Up for a Class Please read our “Before You Sign Up For Our Barefoot Massage Training” blog post. At any time, you may read our frequently asked questions and contact us for more information on any topic. We are here to help you transition to a confident Barefoot Massage therapist. These guidelines are intended to support healthy…
The Center for Barefoot Massage understands your concerns about attending a class during a pandemic. We will be following the FSMTB’s “Massage and Bodywork Guidelines for Practice” modeling our classrooms after the precautions set forth on pages 28-33. We have implemented Air Quality monitoring in each classroom to help our instructors maintain sufficient fresh airflow and have an effective number of…
It’s one thing to want to learn how to massage with your feet – and it’s a whole other world when you realize that you want to do this all day, every day, for the rest of your life! If becoming a Barefoot Massage Specialist is your “thang”, we want to help you! The Center for Barefoot Massage offers an…
“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…