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,…
When massage therapists are first learning ashiatsu barefoot massage, it can be like starting massage school all over again. It’s especially humbling for therapists that have been doing massage with their hands for many years. But the same learning concepts for learning traditional massage in massage school can be applied when first learning to massage with your feet. 1. CLOSE…
Nobody wants to work on sick clients. In fact, we’re not legally allowed to in Ohio. Especially this time of year, when we are in close proximity with multiple clients in often small, heated rooms, it’s important to understand who you can work on in regards to common illnesses. Today, I’m going to talk about the difference between viruses and when antibiotics are used.
Part 1 focuses on 4 common viruses, how long they’re contagious, and the symptoms. At the end of the post, I’ve got a list of what to do if a sick person has come into the office. Part 2, coming next Friday, concentrates on antibiotics, their use, and contraindications.
Will antibiotics help?
Antibiotics will not improve viral infections–we just need to “ride them out”. Antibiotics are prescribed for the treatment of a bacterial infection, but they are NOT effective against viral infections.
Viral infections, and how long to keep people off your massage table.
“In 3 days, we’ll teach you to intuitively use your feet like you do your hands.” This is true, but there’s more to learning barefoot massage than that. Sometimes we get therapists who look ridiculously amazing when they are in their barefoot massage training class for the first time. Sometimes they have a dance or ice skating background, and other times…