DeepFeet 1 Virtual

4 Weeks, 30 NCBTMB Credits Tuition: 600 Deposit: 200. Pre-Req: Licensed Massage Therapist Weekly Zoom Call: Tuesdays 1:30 PM PST

DeepFeet 1 is your introduction to barefoot massage. This intensive 30-hour certification program teaches posterior seated and standing techniques. The course runs for four weeks and can be completed from home or your office. You’ll learn under a certified DeepFeet instructor alongside other licensed massage therapists.

The course includes significant feet-on practice, so initially prepare for moderate difficulty. However, with adjustments and practice, most students can confidently deliver strokes. The DeepFeet teaching protocols cater to various skill levels and learning styles.

Topics covered will include DeepFeet methodology, body mechanics, barefoot techniques, contraindications, marketing, and certification. Techniques taught include cross-fiber friction, effleurage, petrissage, compression, trigger point, and myofascial techniques. Each week, you’ll participate in peer feedback and a one-hour Zoom class for live instruction. Setting aside 8-10 hours per week for coursework and practice is recommended. The course concludes with a one-hour private practical exam. Upon completion, you will be equipped to deliver a 60-75-minute detailed posterior Ashiatsu massage and qualify to take the anterior basics and advanced courses.

The deposit is $300 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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Meet Lynn, Your online Instructor!

Learning a new modality can be quite challenging, but I am here to help you build your confidence and refine your techniques. My goal is for you to leave the course feeling prepared to incorporate DeepFeet Techniques into your practice. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed massage professional, including running a successful spa in Portland, Oregon, and teaching Ashiatsu for over a decade, I am well-equipped to support your learning and meet your needs as an instructor. I look forward to meeting you in class!

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Course FAQ

    • Lifetime video access to High Definition footage.

    • Video lectures

    • Online quizzes,

    • Video feedback reviews,

    • Weekly instructor meetings.

    • Posterior Seated/Standing  Techniques

    • DeepFeet Methodology, Benefits, Guidelines

    • Table Set up, Equipment, Safety, Supplies

    • Body Mechanics, Contraindications

    • Communication & Terminology

    • Lubrication & Draping, Foot Care

    • Barefoot History, Bar Construction

    • Marketing Ashiatsu

    • Certification and more

  • Learning effleurage fluidly with the feet can be physically and mentally challenging. A thriving learning environment depends on team participation. Each week, students will engage with one another for peer-to-peer feedback and also attend a one-hour Zoom meeting with a Certified DeepFeet Instructor. Students are required to set aside 8-10 hours per week to complete coursework and practice treatments.  

    The last week of the course will conclude with a one-hour private practical examination done remotely with your instructor.

    Coursework includes video instruction, digital lectures, online quizzes, digital evaluation forms, video reviews, a community forum, and weekly instructor meetings. 

  • Ashiatsu Bars are required to participate in this training. The bar installation manual is provided once your deposit and enrollment has been accepted. If you need additional installation help we can schedule a video chat and provide consultation services for $50 per hour. For safety purposes, we will require a video to be submitted of your equipment set up one week prior to the course start date.

    You will need the following equipment & supplies:

    - Computer, Ipad
    - High-Speed Internet
    - Ashiatsu Bars
    - Sturdy Wooden Stool 24"-26" tall
    - 32"-35" wide Massage Table
    - Cream or Oil
    - Linens
    - Hand Towels
    - Sanitizer
    - King Pillow

  • We ask that you are healthy and free of any contraindications preventing you from giving or receiving ashiatsu.

    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

    We recommend that you to try to find a certified graduate in your area to receive what you are learning. Although Ashiatsu is incredibly relaxing, it is also a deep compressive form of massage that is not appropriate for all conditions.

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