Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage | Floor

Course Description

Blended Training｜2-Day In-Person Course + 8 Hours Pre-Course Theory (PDF + Online Tests) 1. Pre-Course Theory (8 Hours｜PDF Self-Study) Release Time: 2 weeks before the in-person course Materials Provided: • PDF theory manual (self-study; English) • Technique summaries & process breakdown • Pre-course online test — Pass mark: 85% (3 attempts) • Post-course online test — Pass mark: 85% (3 attempts) If all three attempts fail: Participants must email the instructor for assistance. Course Contact: floor@ashiatsubarefootmassage.academy --- 2. In-Person Training｜You Will Learn • Biomechanics & foundational anatomy concepts • Step-by-step technique breakdowns for floor-based barefoot work • Instructor demonstrations • Guided hands-on practice • Draping, hygiene, safety, and WHS requirements • Individual corrections and technique feedback Floor-Specific Skills: • Foot control and core-based body mechanics for floor applications • Safe transitions between standing, kneeling, and supported positions • How to use floor mats, cushions, and support pads safely • Low-strain pressure application using controlled balance • Towel draping and client comfort setup for floor work • WHS-compliant floor workspace arrangement • Applying pre-course theory directly into practical floor techniques --- 3. Who This Course Is For • Licensed massage therapists seeking low-strain techniques • Massage or bodywork students interested in barefoot methods • Bodyworkers who want to learn a structured Asian- and American-influenced barefoot system • Professionals needing continuing education credit (Recognition depends on each association or institution.) --- 4. What You Will Receive • Certificate of Attendance for completing this course • Licensed therapists may pursue Bodywork Lab®’s 3-hour skills assessment to work toward the Practitioner Certificate