Continuing Ed Ad

I just sent out an email campaign for all my classes, including Ashi-Thai (it's new), Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, advanced ashiatsu classes and finally (whew!) Bamboo-fusion.

To find out more about the classes and see videos for ashiatsu, ashi-thai and bamboo massage, go to www.affinitymassages.com/videos.

You can email me at fredettemassage@fuse.net to get on the mailing list.

Ashi-Thai demo

Doing Ashi-Thai demonstration at lunchtime for the Ashiatsu therapists today. We're on day 4. They're getting a little tired! But a good "wow, I've worked out!" tired...

They can take advanced ashiatsu classes in October. Register online at www.affinitymassages.com/register_now1.

Ashi-Thai video on my website

Interested in finding out a little bit about Ashi-Thai? Check out my website.

I also have short clips about Ashiatsu and Bamboo-fusion there.

Bring camera to class!

If you're taking any of my massage therapy CEU classes, make sure you bring your camera! I'll be happy to take photos of you working.

I used to do PR photography for my college, so I can do a pretty decent job most of the time. Whether it's Ashiatsu, Ashi-Thai or Bamboo-fusion massage class, the pictures can be of great value in your marketing.

You know, that old adage: a picture is worth a thousand words...

www.affinitymassages.com

Ashi-Thai classes

As an authorized instructor for Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, I now also have permission to teach Ashi-Thai. Ashi-Thai is similar to traditional Thai massage in that the client remains fully clothed, and the therapist uses no oil or cream.

However, what's not typical of this type of barefoot massage is that the therapist also stands on the massage table (you'll find this in some modalities, but it's newer than traditional Thai) and uses overhead bars for balance and support. The massage therapist uses primarily leg strength to move the client into various positions. Ideally, she or he will also avoid bending at the waist, thereby preventing repetitive movement injuries on the back.

www.affinitymassages.com/register_now1 has the registration page!

Advanced Ashiatsu classes

Deepfeet 2 and Fusion-Blend have officially been blended together as one class. Certified grads of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy can learn how to truly give the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet to their clients.

Register and pay online now! Check out www.affinitymassages.com/register_now1 to pay with either credit card or Paypal.

AMTA KY spring conference

I'm going to be a speaker at the next AMTA Kentucky chapter spring conference. We're doing: introduction to Bamboo-fusion.

The students will learn about:

• History of Bamboo-fusion
• Proper care of tools
• Benefits and contraindications
• How to do a few strokes with the tools!

Bamboo tools will be for sale after class at a big discount.

www.affinitymassages.com has more information about our 16 CEU, 2 day class.

Bamboo in October

Inquiries are starting to roll in for our October Bamboo-fusion class in October. Class is October 5-6. Come and receive about 3 hours of fabulous massage each day. That itself is worth the price of class!

Sign up at www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo .

Ashi-Thai barefoot massage

Here's a cool barefoot Ashi-Thai picture. The photo shows the therapist's foot stretching out the client's gastrocs. The client's high flexibility means the therapist could actually also use his or her leg to do the stretch.

My Ashi-Thai barefoot massage classes are a great way to learn to warm up your clients using stretches before a massage. It feels great to the person on the table receiving, too!

www.massageclasses.info has more on this CEU course. You don't have to be an Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy grad to take the continuing ed course.

Bamboo class in Oct.

Had a great Bamboo-fusion class with some talented massage therapists this weekend.

My next class is scheduled for October 5-6, 2009 (just after the advanced ashiatsu classes)!

Advanced Ashiatsu Classes

Anterior/Side-lying is scheduled for September 30. Deepfeet 2 and Fusion-blend (soon to be called Deepfeet 2 Advanced) will be October 1-3.

Remember that I only teach the advanced classes twice a year. If you're a certified ashi grad, it's time to think about registering. You'll learn how to truly give "the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet!"

Register online at www.massageclasses.info.

Ashi-Thai instructor training

Heading off to Denver in the early AM tomorrow (flight leaves at 6:30-how evil is that?) for my instructor training in Ashi-Thai. It's always fun to be hanging out with other Ashiatsu instructors for some hard work and good times.

I'm offering my first Ashi-Thai class in Cincinnati in October. You can log onto www.affinitymassages.com for the class dates. Simply click on the Ashiatsu tab. There are drop downs for the class schedule.

Grab your CEUs in a fun class that's sure to increase your bottom line!