Ashi Thai

2 Days, 16 NCBTMB Credits Tuition: 550 Deposit: 200 Pre-Req: Licensed Massage Therapist

Experience the transformative power of Ashi-Thai, an innovative approach to traditional Thai stretching that incorporates an overhead bar system alongside the therapist's feet and body. This unique method eliminates the strain of heavy lifting, avoids bending at the waist, and significantly reduces wrist discomfort during compressions. Explicitly designed for Ashiatsu therapists, Ashi-Thai enriches barefoot massage techniques by introducing dynamic new strokes and facilitating deeper stretching within their practice. Your clients will adore these techniques and will return for more!

The Ashi-Thai workshop is thoughtfully organized into two comprehensive modules: the posterior and anterior modules. Throughout the workshop, you will learn to apply techniques that align with traditional Thai energy lines, offering stretches that elongate muscles and relieve tension in frequently used muscle groups. Clients often report an increased range of motion, decreased tension, and a profound sense of overall balance and well-being after treatment. By the end of this course, you will possess a distinctive skill set that will undoubtedly leave your clients impressed and eager for more.

The deposit is $200 to reserve your seat in this class, with the remaining amount due 2 weeks before the class starts. For more details about the course, please refer to our FAQ section below.

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Course FAQ

- Ashi Thai Anterior Techniques
- Ashi Thai Posterior Techniques
- Modifications
- Body mechanics
- Contraindications
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- To receive full course credits and qualify for certification and advanced courses at DeepFeet, you must attend all scheduled class hours. Our policy does not allow for partial Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which means you cannot arrive late or leave early. Any hours missed will need to be made up at the student’s expense. Please ensure that you arrive on time and complete the course in its entirety.
  
  Please arrive to class with clean, soft, pedicured feet. We ask that you shorten and file your toenails, and make an extra effort to soften your heels with a foot file or pumice stone.
  
  We ask that you refrain from texting or talking on your phone during class and be respectful and considerate of your fellow classmates. To ensure everyone's comfort and privacy, videos and pictures can only be taken if all students agree and sign a waiver. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
  
  You will be giving and receiving Ashiatsu throughout the course and may end up lying face down for upwards of two hours. We ask that you are healthy and free of any conditions or recent injuries/surgeries that would contraindicate deep compressive massage techniques (including pregnancy)
  
  You will be asked to sign a code of ethics agreement and workshop liability disclaimer on day one of class. You can view course disclaimers here: https://www.deepfeet.com/disclaimers
  
  How can you prepare before class? Walking barefoot is great for waking up your sensory receptors located on the bottom of your feet. There are a number of ways to physically prepare for class. Any class where you work out barefoot is ideal. Our recommendations include Barre classes, Yoga, and Pilates,. In addition, picking up marbles or small objects with your feet will help with dexterity and fine motor movements.
- 1 set of massage linens, including face cradle cover
- 3 hand towels
- King Pillow Case
- Table warmer (optional)
- Pen & Paper
- Flip flops that can be sanitized
- Foot File
- Snacks, Water, Lunch
We ask that you are healthy and free of any contraindications that would prevent you from receiving Ashiatsu in class.

Conditions include:

- Pregnancy or trying to conceive
- Uncontrolled High blood pressure
- Recent injuries or surgeries
- Contagious skin disorders
- Compromised immune system
- Acute liver or kidney disorders
- Certain medications
- Acute autoimmune disorders
- Recent surgical implants
- Advanced Diabetes

If you have any physical ailment or debility that may interfere with your or your classmates’ learning process, don't hesitate to contact us in advance. We prioritize safety for all students and guest clients participating in our workshops. A private one-on-one class may be available if you require extra time or attention. Each student will give and receive two or more hours of Ashiatsu on the first two days of class.
Although Ashiatsu is incredibly relaxing, it is also a deep, compressive form of massage that is inappropriate for all conditions.

Meet the Instructors..

Our committed team of instructors is enthusiastic about teaching Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, encouraging you to enhance your career and work more efficiently.