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Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® is an adaptation of ancient forms of barefoot massage. "Ashi" means "foot", and "atsu" translates as "pressure," so together they symbolize foot pressure. In our style of barefoot massage, bars overhead the massage table are used for balance and support. The client lies comfortably on a massage table, and lubricant is applied. Gravitational force is combined with both centrifugal and centripetal movements which help to bring about structural change in chronic soft tissue damage. Ashiatsu can be very deep and yet feel astonishingly relaxing to the client.

Our form of barefoot bar massage is the original source of barefoot massage using an overhead bar system in the US! We have been approved by the NCBTMB for continuing education since 1995.

In Ashi-Thai, the therapist moves the client through a series of stretches meant to elongate and relieve muscle tightness in commonly used muscle groups. She works with the client, always maintaining a "feels so good" stretch. Comfortably lying on a massage table, the client wears loose fitting clothing, and lubricant is NOT used. The Ashi-Thai class schedule is here.

Check out a video of Ashiatsu Barefoot Bar Massage here.

Prior to the massage, the therapist cleanses and sanitizes her soft, supple feet.

Why learn Ashiatsu barefoot bar massage? It's fun, your clients will love it, you can work deeply more easily!

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Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a deeply relaxing treatment and is known as "the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet"! Barefoot Bar Massage feels great to the client--the strokes are broad and deep.

A good therapist will use soft, clean feet with relaxed toes to sweep, swirl and massage muscle fibers. The biggest benefit for the client is that after a few treatments, the client typically notices an improvement in posture and movement. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® also relieves pain and creates a feeling of well being.

Seminar Descriptions
Ashiatsu barefoot massage class schedule is here.



Barefoot Basics © Introductory - 3 days - 25 CE - $595. Pre-requisite: Therapist understands anatomy and physiology. This 3 day entry level Ashiatsu Barefoot Bar course is designed to teach massage professionals how to administer the ultimate barefoot effleurage application. Our famous one footed posterior sequences with our spa anterior finish can become a marvelous 60 or 90 minute session. Theory and lecture focuses on history of barefoot massage, cautions, contraindications, proper body mechanics for gravity assisted massage, proper draping, construction and design of bars in the treatment room, marketing the technique and foot hygiene. You will feel every single stroke from the instructor and she will feel yours. On the final day, we provided is a public clinic/ practical for the ultimate in learning retention. Making sure you are safely up and operational before you leave our class is one of our "claimed to fame" teaching methods that is well respected in the CE industry. Get the Ashiatsu class schedule here. Barefoot Anterior and Side-lying© 1 day - 8 CE - $199 Pre-requisite: Therapist understands anatomy and physiology . This course can be taken with Barefoot Basics or by itself. It is often taught right after Barefoot Basics for convenience and for those therapists who want more in-depth knowledge of anterior work. Therapists will be taught a protocol that will integrate anterior and side lying strokes. The client's eyes are comfortably draped in the anterior rountine so he/she doesn't stare up at you! Side lying strokes can be used in conjunction with sports massage or when working as a team with your clients to locate the source of pain patterns and to treat them. The therapist does NOT work on the client's face with her/his feet. Deepfeet Two © - Advanced Ashiatsu 3 days - 25 CE - $598 Pre-requisite: Certified graduate of Barefoot Basics. This dynamic advanced Barefoot Bar Ashiatsu course is best suited for the barefoot basics graduate who has had time to acquire some clinical experience. For those who feel they are ready to learn advance concepts using two feet with more body compression, this specialty course is for you. You will need a healthy fitness level, with upper arm and abdominal strength to deliver comfortable two footed moves to your training partner. Students will learn two-footed posterior strokes that are gliding to be combined with the sequences and protocols learned in Barefoot Basics. Theory and lecture focuses on specific back conditions while identifying and qualifying clients for this treatment. Offered only twice a year in Cincinnati, this course is an advanced 3 day barefoot massage CEU course. Click here for the advanced Ashiatsu class schedule. Ashi-Thai 2 days -16 CEUs -$399 Prerequisite: Basic understanding of anatomy, licensed for massage in your state In this barefoot bar Ashi-Thai workshop, you'll be guided through many manipulations while the therapist holds onto a bar for better balance, stability and support. The combinations of the techniques have been arranged following traditional energy lines and stretches for elongating and relieving tightness in commonly used muscle groups. Unlike Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, in Ashi-Thai the client wears comfortable and loose fitting clothing. No oil or cream is applied. This flowing and rhythmic approach was developed for any body worker who prefers using the massage table over a floor mat and wants to stretch a client prior to a massage. As a complement to any Ashiatsu session, Ashi-Thai can revitalize energy lines and leave a profound effect by relieving muscular tension and improving range of motion. Ashi-Thai can also be used as a treatment by itself. Class cost includes Ashi-Thai manual, CEUs and certification. You may purchase the 2 DVD set Ashi-Thai educational DVDs at the class if you wish ($100). The Ashi-Thai class schedule is here.

Ashiatsu-The Healing Power of Heels

Read more about us in an article published orignally by Body Sense magazine.

Click on the link above to open up our registration document. It's 4 pages with information such as hotels, what to bring, etc. You can print it out, too!

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