Ashi-Thai workshops

Cincinnati, OH

2 days, 16 CEU's, $399
9-5 each day

Location - Affinity Massage Studio
7813 Affinity Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45231

 

Everything you need to know for class is in this document. If you have any questions, please call me at 513-238-0970. It's best to print this registration packet and keep in a safe place.

Register online for Ashi-Thai or Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy classes here.

 

Ashi Thai Registration Information

Please scroll all the way to the end. There is important information on all pages.

 

We like to keep our seminars casual and informal. My goal as your instructor is to provide a healthy, learning environment with the emphasis on safety while allowing you the opportunity to grasp the basics of Ashi Thai®. You may feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information you will receive in 2 days time, so bring your energy and enthusiasm with you to class. A healthy fitness level will help you enjoy the stretches from your working partner and we trust that you are coming to class with no injuries. You will need to sign, on the first day of class, ethics & liability agreements. Please contact me at fredettemassage@fuse.net with any questions about this prior to class. A 2 disc  Ashi-Thai educational DVD set is available for purchase for $100 during class time if you'd like.

 

*A special note: If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or have had recent breast implants within the last 3 months, we regret that you cannot attend the seminar. The deep stretches and compression provided during this modality could be contraindicated for you. We welcome you after your baby is born, and/or sufficient scar tissue has formed around your implants. 

 

If you have not had the pleasure of taking our Barefoot Basics course, you will need information about how to install the bars. Please plan to stay after class on the second day for about 1.5 hours for a bar construction session. You'll need to know:

ü  type of ceiling (drop commercial, residential, vaulted, etc)

ü  how high your massage table goes

ü  how low your massage table goes

Please bring this information with you to class.

 

Things to Bring

 

ü  Empty 3-ring binder ( recycled is fine) for your Ashi-Thai manual

ü  Pens or pencils, highlighter

ü  Easy slide on-slid-off thongs, sandals or slippers.

ü  Very lose and light weight long sleeve shirt and pants.

ü  Lunch, bottled water, quick, clean snacks like protein bars. You'll need them.

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

ü  Extra check or cash to purchase things like AOBT logo shirts or leggings

ü  Cotton mittens that you can cut out fingers for those with tender hands.

Linen List: You will need per day -

ü  1 fitted massage table cover,

ü  1 face cradle cover,

ü   2 medium kitchen or hand towels,  

ü  1 queen pillow w/cover

ü  3 king or queen pillow cases.

ü  Linen rental is available for $10 per day.

We recommend that you bring things to pamper yourself at the end of each day. It is very common to experience soreness from receiving & giving the Ashi-Thai work if you are not flexible or if you do not stretch on a regular basis. Bath salts and a warm bath or steam shower are highly recommended after class.

Clothes & Feet

Comfortable and loose clothing is a must! No need to wear jewelry to class. If you have long hair, please bring something to tie it up and keep it out of your face and off your neck. Ashi-Thai is not meant to be skin-to-skin contact.

 

To receive the work please wear loose fitting pants. Cotton boot leg pants, yoga pants or leggings with draw string waist that go all the way to the ankle are best to receive Ashi-Thai. Long sleeve t-shirts work the best for upper body. What does not work well are knee length Capri's or short yoga pants where calves are exposed, zippered cuffs or sweat pants with thick elastic bands. No snaps or zippers please.

 

To Give the Work please wear something that allows you to look down and see your ankles. You don't want to wear boot cut pants or bell bottom pants.  Sport tops and tank shirts are great since you will be working up a sweat when you first learn the Ashi-Thai stretches.

 

Now for the biggie - your feet! They are as important as your hands and they are your money makers. Your feet are a sign of your personal hygiene and profession. Nails should be VERY short and heels and balls of the feet soft and smooth!  Bring some cozy socks and/or slide-on slippers to wear in class. Start remembering to protect your feet now!

 

Please be ready physically to take this class 

There are no height or weight requirements for taking Ashi-Thai as you are only using one foot at a time. We do ask that you are flexible enough to get up & down at both ends of your table quickly and easily from the floor. If you've recently had a baby or surgery, make sure you're back to normal. You should feel comfortable with your upper arm strength and flexibility.  Start conditioning  prior to your workshop to gain the maximum benefits delivering and receiving this modality.

 

The art of learning to any new form of massage during a live interactive workshop depends on a "team-operation" style workshop. If you have any problems with sight, hearing, recent injuries, learning disabilities, language barriers or any situation that may interfere with other therapists' learning process, please contact your instructor. We want to discuss your situation prior to signing up for the workshop so we can discuss modifications necessary to make the workshop accessible for you. Our main focus is on a quality workshop experience for all!

 

Reserve a spot, tuition and refund policy

 

To reserve a spot in our small (8) person workshops you need to send a deposit check for $200 or reserve your space with a credit card. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® was the first group ever to introduce certification training in barefoot massage with bars over head in the United States. The Ashi-Thai class is accredited for 16 NCBTMB CE hours. We pride ourselves in small intimate seminars. This gives eight lucky therapists the opportunity to experience the ultimate in learning.  If you would prefer a private tutorial, the tuition would not fall under the guidelines of the $399 tution and would increase by $100 per student. We reserve the right to cancel class 2 weeks prior to the event should there not be enough interest. At such time, students can choose if they would like a 100% refund, roll their deposit over to another scheduled class. You may also choose to pay the $100 additional for a private workshop.

 

Your $200 deposit is non refundable should you not show or cancel out of your selected workshop when scheduled workshop takes place (exceptions being dire circumstances). We will refund 100% of the deposit for any cancelled seminar that is due to our responsibility.

 

To register, simply fill out the information below with a $200 check or credit card deposit. This will hold your spot in class and help us tailor important aspects of the seminar to you!

 

Travel Considerations:

 

Make sure you have plenty of travel time both into and out of Cincinnati. Therapists who rush in the morning of the seminar and/or try to rush out directly after the seminar tend to feel drained and overwhelmed. Arrive the night prior to class and stay close to the seminar site for an easy commute. Please get a good night's rest before class starts each morning. Certain guidelines must be adhered to in accordance with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and with the State of Ohio. Punctuality is a must! You will only receive full credit hours on your transcript if you are on time each day. We will be working in teams each day, so if one person is late, it will affect the entire team. Make your travel and hotel plans with this in mind. If you wish, I can send you contact information of other out of town students should you wish to share accommodations at the host hotel near the training facility.

 

Hotel Information & Training Facility Directions:

 

There are plenty of hotels nearby, and here are just a few with varying degrees of amenities and prices. These hotel facilities are located within about a 12-15 minute drive from the studio. www.hotels.com usually provides good rates for other hotels with more amenities in the vicinity. The following list is a compilation where many students  have stayed and recommended. If you're looking for a different hotel,  the Sharonville, Springdale or Tri-County areas have a good selection.

 

Extended Stay America, at 320 Glensprings Dr, Springdale, OH 45246. Their phone # is (513) 671-4900.  You get the best rate by booking online at www.extendedstayamerica.com. The hotel rooms are complete with a mini kitchen, which includes a 2 burner stove, fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, utensils for 2, free local calls and a data port for your computer. Their rates are usually around $54.99/ day plus tax.

 

La Quinta,12150 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246 (513) 671-2300 $59 rate if you mention "Ashiatsu". This includes a complimentary Continental Breakfast.

 

Howard Johnson, 400 Glensprings North, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 825-3129. $35 rate if you mention "Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy."  Rooms look older but clean and have a microwave and mini fridge. Includes Continental Breakfast.

 

Ramada Plaza, 1191 Sheraton Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 671-6600. Rates are: Sun-Thurs $72, Fri and Sat $70. No Ashiatsu discount but they do take AAA as well as other discounts such as AARP. Restaurant on site.

 

There is also a lovely bed and breakfast several miles south of the office in College Hill, OH. The name is Six Acres Bed and Breakfast, and their website is www.sixacresbb.com.(513))541-0873 Fax: (513)541-0029 Email: info@sixacresbb.com

 

TRAINING FACILITY:

 

The address for the training facility is 7813 Affinity Place, Cincinnati, OH 45231. It's on a cul-de-sac off Compton Rd, which is .5 mile east of Hamilton Avenue in Mt. Healthy. Mt. Healthy is located just north of Ronald Reagan Highway, east of I-75 and 4 miles south of I-275.

 

Kroger (a grocery store) is within about 1.5 miles of our facility, and they provide a good amount of organic foods and produce. There are also several family restaurants and drug stores available nearby. Starbucks and College Hill Coffee Co. are close by for coffee fans. Cincinnati has loads of great entertainment available, from professional sports to an excellent zoo and new large aquarium. There is also plenty of shopping nearby, with 3 malls within 15 minutes of our training facility.

 

You may sign up for class online here. Credit cards and Paypal accepted.

 

If paying by check or if you prefer not to register online, please mail registration paperwork to:

 

Mail to: Mary-Claire Fredette, LMT
7813 Affinity Place

Cincinnati, OH 45231

 

fredettemassage@fuse.net

http://www.affinitymassages.com/

513-238-0970

 

Your Name:	Class: ASHI-THAI
Seminar Date:	Location Cincinnati, OH
How will you be paying?    $200 deposit  Ashi-Thai  $399 Payment in full Ashi-Thai    Check made out to:  Mary-Claire Fredette  credit card- fill out registration and pay online	Mailing Address for certificate of hours:
How would you like to be contacted?  Phone  Email	Ph#: ------------------------------------------- Email:
How did you hear about us?  Magazine             Flyer/Brochure        Internet/Website          Email Ad              Friend                  Other	Name for CEUs (include RMT, LMT, etc. if you wish):
Do you need linen rental? ($10/day) Yes  No	Do you have your bars installed? Yes  No
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I have read, and understood all of the policies contained in the Seminar Information. I have paid special attention to the Refund Policy and seminar agreement. Signing below also authorizes Mary-Claire Fredette, LMT, LLC (DBA AshiatsuWorkshops) to charge my credit card for the amount listed above.