Barefoot massage encompasses many techniques you may not be aware of, this post is here to help you discover the differences in Fijian Barefoot Massage & Hot Ashi. Barefoot Massage is the umbrella term that encompasses a type of therapeutic application using a foot (or feet) as the tool. Many Americans used to believe there was only one way. And…
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 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…
The short answer is: YES, of course! Our CE Provider #1333 status with the NCBTMB and we have maintained that approval since March 2017. The long answer is: it may depend on your state. If your state has NCBTMB reciprocity, meaning that they acknowledge and accept NCBTMB approved courses for your Continuing Education hour requirements, then our classes are…
Fun fact: Colorado Springs was recently named the best city to live in for the 2nd year in a row (US News & World Report). Visit Helen Hunt Falls, the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs, paddleboard in the Springs, or get a massage from one of Erin’s gifted therapists. And now, meet Erin!
Your name?
Erin Poovey
Pets?
I’m a crazy plant lady but no pets currently.
My husband and I keep talking about getting chickens. I think that would be so fun.
Tell us about your family!
Married to Justin for 6 years and I’m mama to Norah Luna. She’s 2. I’m a completely obsessed mama so be fair warned that if you follow my personal social media its just Norah. They keep my life full of light and fun.
What did you want to be when you grew up and why?
In elementary school, I wanted to be a teacher. I totally forgot about that until thinking about this question. Guess that came true <3
Where do you teach?
I teach in Colorado Springs Colorado at my business Camino Massage Therapy.
What’s cool about your city (or fun things to do)?
Sara in St. Louis is the owner of Sole Shine Barefoot Massage, located in an eclectic neighborhood in St. Louis. Fun fact: she has a very large painted plaster foot outside her office (see it in the photo of her studio)!
Your name
Sara Newberry
Tell us about your pets.
2 Cats- Sully & Weekend (Their names came from the shelter. Weekend is unusual and I thought surely my kids would change her name but it stuck. She came in with a litter on the weekend (hence her name) but her brothers and sisters were all named Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Weekend We ended up with Weekend) 1 Dog- Mickey. He’s super old and barks a lot
Tell us about your family!
I have 2 kids, 1 stepdaughter. I’m a single mom of two with an amazing partner named Stephen. My mom passed away almost 3 years ago and I’ve been a guide for others going through the grief process since then.
What did you want to be when you grew up and why?
Today’s Barefoot Massage Instructor spotlight is coming at you from Richardson, TX, a suburb of Dallas. Say hello to Hillary! Your name Hillary Arrieta Tell us about your puppies. I have two dogs, Winnie (Maltese mix age 11) Luna (Great Pyrenees mix age 3). Both are girls. (And she shamelessly puts capes on them sometimes). Tell us about your family too!…
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing. – Pelé Why you should continue to take continuing ed ce classes in barefoot massage… This is day 4 of 5- our team of barefoot massage instructors is getting 2 feet deep into learning two of the Center…
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.
We will thoroughly discuss ashiatsu contraindications for your clients in every FasciAshi class. We aim to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone, to massage ethically, and to ensure that every attendee in class gets to experience what the work feels like. As such, there are some ashiatsu contraindications, health cautions and concerns that students need to consider for themselves.…