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Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (R)

Barefoot Basics

     $595, 25 CEU's (3 days); Cincinnati, OH

 Anterior/Side-lying

$199, 8 CEU's (one day); Cincinnati, OH

Deepfeet 2-Advanced Ashiatsu

$498, 24 CEU's (3 days); Cincinnati, OH

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Thank you for your interest in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy! Please contact me at 513-238-0970 or at fredettemassage@fuse.net if you have any questions about the following information. My goal as instructor is to keep class casual and fun while providing you everything you need to know about learning this great modality. You're going to learn a wonderful way to give your clients the deep tissue work they crave without hurting yourself!

If you have any special needs that may make learning difficult for you, please contact me prior to class so that we can make class enjoyable and fruitful for all students. If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, for the safety of you and your baby, please wait until after your baby is born to attend class. If you've had any type of implant within the past 9 months, please confirm with your physician that gravity assisted massage will not harm you or your implants.

Each student will receive 2 or more hours of work on the first two days of class. Please use common sense if you have any health issues and contact prior to class with any questions. Even though the class is entry level, we do reserve the right to maintain a weight limit/fitness level for teaching our barefoot classes due to equipment safety and liability issues. The art of learning to effleurage with the feet can be physically and mentally challenging. A successful learning environment depends on a "team-operation" style workshop. Our main focus is on a quality workshop experience for all. All courses meet ABMP and AMTA eligibility requirements.

If your weight is over 180 pounds and you would like to register for Barefoot Basics, please contact me prior to registration to discuss what is expected of you. We are happy to discuss through photos and verbal description of the upper arm and core strength you will need to participate & deliver a comfortable session to your receiving partner. You will need strength, balance and coordination no matter what class level you take to deliver the application with flow and grace.

Barefoot Basics is a 3 day course running from 9 AM - 6 PM each day. Therapists will learn one footed posterior strokes. Each therapist taking the class must feel comfortable standing on a massage table. The cost is $595, and a deposit of $250 is needed to hold your spot in class (there are only 8 available).

Anterior/Side-Lying consists of a one day, 8 CEU class. The total cost is $199. A $100 deposit will hold your place in this class. The anterior approach to Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a wonderful complement to the posterior strokes learned in Barefoot Basics. All strokes are one footed, and the therapist learns to drape the client's eyes prior to performing anterior massage. Shoulder and neck work is done from a seated position. The side lying portion of the class will teach the therapist to work with the client's assistance to massage muscles that tend to be more difficult to access from a supine or prone position.

You will be required to sign seminar liability and seminar agreement documents the first day of class. Please contact me as soon as possible if you have any questions regarding the signing of these legally binding documents. If you would like me to email these prior to the workshop, I will be happy to do so.

Prior to class

Conditioning tips--hips and legs: work on your flexibility! The hip flexors and adductors tend to be tight on most therapists. Start stretching them each day. Strengthening your core by doing yoga or Pilates will help you when you learn this new technique. Also, you'll need some fluid and expressive hips for this work. The motion of your feet starts with your hips. Practice hula hooping, or go salsa dancing to get your hips rolling and moving!

Upper body: try to do some pushups each day. Doing a chin up and holding your body weight up for 10 seconds or more several times a day will get your arms in shape for class.

Your feet: they are as important as your hands, and as they are now your money makers, you must begin treating them that way That means you'll need to go get a pedicure or give yourself one before the seminar. Pedicures are essential for this work. Anybody you work on will feel every nook and cranny of your feet. Each student will get feedback on their feet from their working partner.  Nails must be VERY short and heels soft and smooth. You may paint your nails if you wish (although chipped nail polish does NOT look good). Bring some cozy socks and/or slide-on slippers to wear in class. Start remembering to protect your feet now!

What to wear while in class: 

Comfortable clothing is a must. You'll probably be most comfortable if you dress in layers (like a tank top or T-shirt under a sweatshirt) as you may get hot while working. Long leggings or capri type leggings are perfect for this type of work. You may wear stretchy yoga type pants or jogging pants as long as you can roll them up to you knees. Make sure you wear pants with a flexible waist band. Leggings with the barefoot logo on the side will be available to purchase during class time for $25. If you don't wear long leggings, shaving your legs prior to each day of class is required. If you have long hair, please bring pony tail holders or something to tie your hair up with.  

Male therapists- you don't have to shave your legs! Longer hair on legs is not typically uncomfortable to those clients receiving barefoot work. You may wear long basketball type shorts or running pants with shorts over top if you wish.

Things to bring to class:

ü   Massage cream of your choice.                            

ü   Bring copy of massage license or diploma.                          

ü   Pen, pencil and / or highlighter if you like to write notes.

ü   Spray bottle of diluted (50-50) wintergreen alcohol (to sanitize feet).

ü   Socks / slippers. Microwavable hot packs to warm your feet in the winter are great also. Heating/Cooling flax packs are available for purchase.

ü   Things to pamper yourself with at the end of every day (ie. epsom salt).

ü   Bottled water and quick, clean snacks like protein bars, yogurt or fruit for those who need snacks. Utensils, plates and bowls are available at studio.

ü   Refrigerator and microwave are available if you wish to bring your lunch. Restaurants are nearby.

ü   Soft feet, fresh from a pedicure - this is mandatory!

ü     Extra check or cash to purchase things like t-shirts, leggings

Linen List for Barefoot Basics:

ü   Linens for each day of class (consisting of sheets, face cradle cover or pillowcase). Linen rental is available for $10 per day per student. Please let instructor know in advance if you need linen rental.

ü   Several hand towels (You can reuse if you wish).

ü   1 bed pillow.

Linen List for Anterior/Side-Lying:

ü   One set of sheets. Linen rental is available for $10 per therapist.

ü   2 bed pillows. The larger and fuller, the better.

ü   1 Queen or King pillowcase.

ü    Running shorts (the kind with the built in undies, if possible).