Bamboo-fusion class photo

Brenda Ghantous is trying out the bamboo-fusion tools on a fellow massage therapist. I love to see the look on the "client's" face when they get off up the table after receiving bamboo massage!

The therapists are usually in la la land for a bit. Imagine what you can do for your own clients!

I have 2 spaces left in our August 7-8 class in Cincinnati (Bamboo-fusion, that is). If you want to sign up, you can pay online at www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes.

Ashi-Thai pic

Here is a classroom picture of an Ashi-Thai class! The students all receive massage from eachother. Class dates at www.affinitymassages.com.

Ashi-Thai benefits

Why take Ashi-Thai?

• It helps your client's circulation.
• It's easier than doing hands on Thai.
• Ashi-Thai is very good to loosen up your client prior to a massage.
• Receiving Thai on the table is more comfortable for most clients than lying on the floor.

More benefits listed soon! www.affinitymassages.com has our class schedule.

Bamboo class discount THIS WEEK ONLY

Special this week only!

My next bamboo class on August 7 and 8 will be held on my parent's 45th anninversay. In honor of that, I am offering this week only a $45 discount for those who register for my Bamboo-fusion class scheduled for that weekend. Please call me at 513-238-0970 or email me at fredettemassage@fuse.net to take advantage of this offer.

It's good ONLY for those who register for the August 7-9, 2009 class between today (July 26) and Saturday (August 1). www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes has the class descriptions! You can also register online there.

Advanced Ashiatsu classes starting to fill

I'm getting lots of interest already in our advanced Ashiatsu classes. In order to take them, you must have taken Barefoot Basics and have gotten certified. Information on the classes can be found in your manual or on my website at www.affinitymassages.com/class_descriptions.

You can pay online now for them as well. Any questions? Email me at fredettemassage@fuse.net.

Twitter-i-fied

You can follow me on Twitter! Just a little bit 'bout this and that in the world of massage, my classes and my work.

About Ashi-Thai classes

What is Ashi-Thai? It's a variation of traditional Thai massage. Typically, the Thai practicioner "palm walks" the client's body, which can cause pain in the therapist's hands and wrists.

In Ashi-Thai, the therapist stands on the massage table and uses his or her Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy bars for balance. She will use her legs to maneuver the client into multiple positions. This enables the therapist to protect her arms and wrists when moving the client through various movements. The client remains fully clothed on during the process, and no lubricant is applied.

Ashi-Thai is a great method for warming up a client and stretching them out prior to a deep tissue massage. It can also be done as a stand alone method for an hour or more.
My Ashi-Thai classes are scheduled starting October.

You can visit my website, www.affinitymassages.com for dates. More info coming soon!

1 space in Bamboo class

As soon as I get the 2 registrations that are supposed to be coming any day now, I'll just have one space available in my August Bamboo-fusion class.

More class dates at www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes.

Twitter

You can now follow twitter online on my www.affinitymassages.com/contact page. Oh, I'm just so hip (you can roll your eyes now).

Paying for Ashi, Bamboo classes online

I've finally gotten my "paying securely online" section of my website complete. You can pay for any of my classes through Paypal using either a credit card or your Paypal account.

Classes include: Bamboo-fusion, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Barefoot Basics, Anterior/Side-Lying, Deepfeet 2 and the Fusion-Blend. You can also register for Ashi-Thai, the new class I'll be teaching in the fall.

Go to www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes for bamboo massage class information and payment options. You'll find all the information you need to register for the barefoot massage classes at www.affinitymassages.com/register_now.

3 spots remain in August Bamboo class

Our August 7-8, 2009 Bamboo-fusion class is filling up. Just 3 spots remain.

Class runs from 9-6 each day and are held in my beautiful massage studio in Cincinnati. Please look at my bamboo massage page on my website, www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes for more information and other dates.

Bamboo-fusion in Cincinnati

The bamboo-fusion class scheduled for August 7-8 in Cincinnati is starting to fill. I do have a couple more spaces left, but it's time to register NOW if you want a spot!

Class is 9-6 each day, and it's on a Friday and Saturday this time. Come and receive 16 CEUs as well as some wonderful, healing, relaxing massage! Everyone who has taken the class has loved the work.

Visit www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes for more information! Or you can email me at fredettemassage@fuse.net.

Value of bamboo massage class

The AMTA currently offers CEUs (for the members of this massage therapy group) at the national convention for about $30 per hour.

Our bamboo-fusion class is under $25 per CEU, and the bamboo is included in the cost of class, as well as the educational DVD! That's a continuing ed rate you just can't pass up!

My next bamboo massage CEU class (which offers 16 continuing education credits) is Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8. You can look at my website, www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes for pictures and additional class listings.