Barefoot Massage Classes
Discover myofascial barefoot massage
Welcome to NC Ashiatsu
NC Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage Training is the Durham campus for the Center for Barefoot Massage.
We're passionate about elevating your massage therapy expertise.
Our dedicated training goes beyond the basics, empowering experienced therapists like you to master the art of Ashiatsu barefoot massage.
By enhancing your body mechanics, we ensure you work smarter, not harder, extending your massage career effectively.
Unlike standard programs, we don't just teach a generic sequence of strokes.
Instead, we guide you to use your feet as intuitively as your hands, fostering a unique approach to barefoot bodywork.
Our live Ashiatsu massage training emphasizes creativity and adaptability, allowing you to find longevity in this fulfilling career without compromising your well-being.
Explore our enriching CE courses designed to build upon your existing skills, enabling you to diversify your practice with myofascial barefoot bodywork.
Join us on this transformative journey, and discover why the Center for Barefoot Massage is shaping the future of barefoot massage.
Stay connected through our blog and social channels to stay updated with the latest advancements and be part of a thriving community dedicated to excellence in massage therapy.
Julie Marcniak
Certified Advanced Rolfer™ LMBT #2153
I have to pinch myself sometimes when I think about how long I have been practicing bodywork.
32 years and counting! It has been quite the journey.
They say the average career span of a massage therapist can be 5-7 years. How have I lasted this long??
By going barefoot!!
After ten years of practicing deep tissue massage, I sought alternative modalities because my arms, hands, and back constantly bothered me.
I began my barefoot journey in 2002 and never looked back!
Three years later, barefoot massage inspired me to return to school at the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO, to receive my Rolfing certification.
I love structural work; using and adapting my feet to work with the fascia is incredible! In 2018, I completed my Advanced Rolfing™️ certification.
Learning barefoot bodywork has changed my life and extended my career beyond my wildest expectations!
Read more about my experience in 'Massage, Rolfing, and Life Experiences' blog.
I've been an Ashiatsu barefoot massage instructor for 17 years and love teaching other therapists the possibilities of barefoot massage.
It's not easy, nor glamorous, and quite time-consuming.
But it's extremely rewarding to help massage therapists find hope after they thought their career was over.
Or to help breathe new life in a boring Swedish slumber massage practice for those fresh out of massage school.
I own and operate Bull City Soles Massage and Bodywork studio, where our therapists provide barefoot massage EVERY DAY.
We have the experience to mentor you on your journey to transform your practice into a full-time barefoot massage and bodywork practice.
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