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…
Rethinking “Deep Tissue” Massage
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…
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…
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,…
If you’re a Licensed Massage Therapist searching for sustainable deep tissue techniques, there’s a good chance your hands are tired… or your body is starting to talk back. That’s where barefoot massage comes in. It’s more than a trend—it’s a research-informed, body-saving approach to deep myofascial work that’s helping therapists across the country extend their careers and get better results…
The reSOLEution Barefoot Massage Challenge: part 2
The reSOLEution Barefoot Massage Challenge
Ready for a reboot of your marketing? Let’s make a new resolution, or reSOLEution, regardless if it’s the New Year or a new moon to actually support your body, your business, and your barefoot massage practice? Welcome to the ReSOULution Challenge: a foot-focused, feel-good reboot that helps you create content that brings you back to your why—why you started doing…