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Australia’s first and only Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage training programme and training provider, both officially recognised by MAA and IICT, as of April 2026.

AshiMethod

40-HOUR Ashiatsu Certificate MAA Approved - CPE00029A200-HOUR Ashiatsu Certificate IICT Approve

Australia’s Only 100% Foot-Based Massage System — A Complete 200-Hour Training Program

AshiMethod is a comprehensive professional training system 100% dedicated to barefoot massage techniques.

From the very first session, this program is built on a clear principle: every technique is executed using the feet — whether single-foot or double-foot application. No hand-based massage techniques are included in the instructional content.

The curriculum is grounded in the core principles of Swedish massage, integrated with the rhythmic flow of long-stroke techniques, and systematically incorporates foundational passive stretching concepts — all transformed into precise plantar-based execution.

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Why Does This Matter?

For therapists already skilled in hand-based massage techniques, learning barefoot massage is about expanding your skillset — giving your hands a rest and extending your career longevity.

For those new to massage, this is the ideal starting point. Beginning directly with low-strain, foot-based techniques means choosing a body-friendly approach from day one. You can progress with ease, avoiding the physical wear and tear that traditional hand-based massage often accumulates.

My course is designed to help you focus on: how to transform body weight into stable, deep, and effortless foot-based techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced therapist, this approach enables you to achieve deeper therapeutic outcomes with less physical effort.

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My Teaching Method

This system integrates human body mechanics, sports science training concepts, and structured curriculum design. The core focus is on teaching how to efficiently transmit force through body structure.

The key is not about using brute strength, but about building stability through the coordination of breath and core control. This approach helps practitioners:

· ✅ Reduce physical strain from work

· ✅ Improve service quality

· ✅ Extend career longevity

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Who Is This Course For?

Whether you are:

· A practicing therapist looking to break through technical limitations

· A professional from any field interested in learning barefoot massage techniques

· A health practitioner wanting to understand barefoot massage for client referrals

- Training hours may count toward CPD / CEC credits (subject to association requirements).

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At the heart of this approach is the practice of human body mechanics and sustainable practice. Through mastery of multi-angle body mechanics, gravitational load is refined into controlled, directional technical perception.

This is not just a technique system — it is a structured, progressive educational pathway. Through each stage of learning, you will gradually develop foot sensitivity, weight transfer, balance control, and long-term physical sustainability as a practitioner.

200-Hour Ashiatsu Practitioner Certificate IICT & MAA Approved

A Logical, Step-by-Step Progression:

Module 1: Seated | Foundation,

Sensory Development & Introductory Stretching
Students establish foot awareness, weight distribution control, and soft tissue perception under seated support.
This stage builds fundamental barefoot mechanics and introduces structured stretching integration — all rooted in Swedish-based rhythm and touch.

Module 2: Floor | Multi-Angle Structural Flow & Passive Stretch
Using floor-based support, students execute deeper and more precise barefoot contact through advanced body mechanics.
The focus is multi-directional structural flow combined with foundational passive stretching.

Module 3: Table-Up | Ergonomic Elevation & Long Stroke Adaptation
Students adapt long-stroke principles into elevated table execution.
This module refines barefoot precision, posture efficiency, and practitioner sustainability within a professional ergonomic setup.

Module 4: Hot Ashi | Thermal Preparation Technology
This Steam Press module integrates consistent thermal preparation prior to barefoot application.
By supporting tissue warmth and pliability, it enhances structured pressure control and assisted stretching within limited session time — without relying on excessive force.

Module 5: Advanced | Rhythmic Integration & 3D Traction

Elite Flow represents the final stage of the program. It integrates fluid long-stroke sequencing with controlled three-dimensional traction principles.
All previously developed barefoot techniques and stretching foundations are harmonized into a cohesive and balanced professional system.

MAA CPE00029A

MAA CPE00029A

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Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage certifications of Competency

Eligibility Fitness Requirements-and Health Conditions