Ashi Thai Virtual

3 Weeks, 25 Credits Tuition: 499 Deposit: 200 Pre-Req: Licensed Massage Therapist Weekly Zoom Calls: Tuesdays at 10 am PST

Discover the transformative power of Ashi-Thai, an innovative approach to traditional Thai stretching that utilizes an overhead bar system alongside the therapist's feet and body. This unique method minimizes the strain of heavy lifting, prevents bending at the waist, and significantly reduces wrist discomfort during compressions. Designed explicitly for Ashiatsu therapists, Ashi-Thai enhances barefoot massage techniques by introducing dynamic assisted stretching.

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

Each week, you’ll receive peer feedback and participate in a one-hour Zoom class for live instruction. The course concludes with a one-hour private practical exam. You will be prepared to perform a two-hour Ashi Thai Treatment upon completion.

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!

Course FAQ

    • Lifetime video access to high-definition footage.

    • Video lectures

    • Online quizzes,

    • Video feedback reviews,

    • Weekly instructor meetings.

    • Two-Footed Ashiatsu Techniques

    • One-footed modifications and transitions

    • Table Set up, Equipment, Safety, Supplies

    • Body Mechanics, Contraindications

    • Communication & Terminology

    • Lubrication & Draping,

    • 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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