For 11 years Ruthie Piper Hardee has helped improve the massage careers of men and women at all levels of ability. Recognized as one of the top teachers and innovative pioneers in the massage industry, Ruthie launched Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® in 1998. She and her team have trained thousands of body workers to respect the art of comfortable bodyweight compression. She developed a unique form of barefoot effleurage, combining western science and contemporary American ingenuity, for therapists who specialize in deep tissue work using Swedish techniques.

At DeepFeet seminars, we cater to each student’s background and experience. The program is designed to work with each practitioner’s skill level, physical characteristics and learning style. Her different course levels are built around proven techniques and are delivered with innovative learning methods. This world leading treatment “stands” above the rest with a trusted reputation for being the original. Because we have made Barefoot Bar Therapy world famous, we must warn you of imitation knock-off educators trying to duplicate our famous footprints. Beware of any group who may use the founder’s name, or similarly-sounded trade names to confuse the public into believing they are associated with our program (click here). Choose how you spend educational dollars wisely and don’t settle for less than the best.

At the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® Foundation we are committed to being the best at providing quality educational seminars in the field of barefoot massage. The techniques have been developed with integrity and attention to detail. Our mission is to create a superb experience for every therapist who walks into our classrooms.