​1. Australia’s Only Dual-Association Accredited Course

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

• Massage Association of Australia (MAA)

– Course integrated into the formal education and CPE (Continued Professional Education) system
– MAA CPE00029A (Registered CPE Course)  MAA CPE Course list

• International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
– Recognized as a verified training provider
– Officially recognised Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage course & Ashiatsu Certificate 

2. Insurance Coverage and Professional Compliance

All techniques taught within the Bodywork Lab® system are officially included in the professional indemnity insurance held with AON Australia.​

Coverage includes:

• Clinical Practice
– The delivery of barefoot massage services

• Training and Education
– The instruction and training of barefoot massage

3. Commitment to Transparency and Anti-Misleading Conduct

Bodywork Lab® is committed to maintaining the highest industry standards and explicitly rejects:

• False advertising
• Misleading conduct
• Incorrect claims regarding course accreditation, qualifications, or insurance eligibility

To ensure information integrity, prospective students are encouraged to perform independent due diligence via the following official channels before enrollment:

• Massage Association of Australia (MAA) Inquiry office@maa.org.au

• International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) Inquiry support@myiict.com

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Conclusion

The Bodywork Lab® Barefoot Massage Education System is built upon:

• Association Recognized
• Course Accredited
• Insured & Coverable

Bodywork Lab® ensures that every student develops skills within a practicable, insurable, and legally compliant professional framework.