Barefoot Basics ™ Introductory - 3 days - 25 ceu - $550 This course is designed to teach advanced massage practitioners how to administer Swedish effleurage strokes with their feet while using an over-head bar system. One footed posterior sequences only and two footed seated routine. Theory and lecture focuses on history of barefoot massage, contraindications, proper body mechanics for gravity assisted massage, construction and design of bars in the treatment room, marketing the technique and foot hygiene. Instructional video available for additional charge. Barefoot Basics Course Outline: Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy theory and the major body systems. Repetitive use hand techniques in relationship to barefoot Swedish techniques. Contraindications of deep compression massage. Installation and materials for designing and constructing your bars in any situation from commercial drop in ceilings to spas and wellness centers. History overview of barefoot massage techniques and the countries they are indigenous to Draping style and proper bolstering for clients Self care for barefoot practitioner in regards to body mechanics using gravitational force Personal foot hygiene and appropriate table etiquette for therapist and client

Barefoot Anterior and Sidelying 1 day - 8 ceu - $199 Pre-requisite: Graduate of Barefoot Basics, strong anatomical background in location of anterior and embedded posterior muscle groups. Knowledge of fascial stretching & release is a plus. May be taken immediately following Barefoot Basics! This course will enable AOBT therapists to complete a full body massage with their feet!!!  Take barefoot compression to a higher level of clinical application. Client assistance during the application is involved with multi-positioning to locate anterior, lateral, medial and sagittal muscles in relationship to surrounding structures and landmarks. You will explore trigger point work and learn a luxurious anterior scalene and trapezius routine sure to make your clients melt. Instructional video available for additional charge.

Deepfeet Two ™ - Two Footed Strokes Workshop 2 day - 16 ceu - $299 Pre-requisite: Graduate of Barefoot Basics and Certification, higher than average fitness level, upper arm and abdominal/core strength. We recommend a minimum of 6 months experience of continuous AOBT clinical practical hours before you sign up for this course. Learn gliding, two-footed posterior strokes that are combined with sequences and protocols learned in Barefoot Basics. Theory and lecture focuses on chronic pain of specific back conditions and identifying and qualifying clients for this treatment. This seminar requires the therapist to have the strength to hold half of their body weight off their partner for extended periods of time while mastering proper foot coordination. Therapists who can not perform 7 military pushups are suggested to refrain from taking this course. Instructional video available for additional charge.

The Fusion-Blend ™ 1 day - 8 ceu - $199 Pre-requisite: Barefoot Basics, Deepfeet Two and Certification with a minimum of 6 months experience of continuous AOBT clinical practical hours. This elite course is considered the guideline for final mastery of the original teachings. You will be shown the art of fusing science, movement, healing, and rhythm into a seamless, flowing barefoot dance. Pivots, turns, cross-over and exchanged foot and hand-rail strategies will allow you to blend appropriate strokes into a massage with no beginning, middle or end. This truly is the essence of our mission statement, "The deepest most luxurious massage on the planet". Instructional video available for additional charge.