Youtube Ashiatsu training class video

We've finally gotten the video from December's Ashiatsu training class on youtube. The link is here: Ashiatsu barefoot massage training video.

Originally, we had the beautiful Trans Siberian Orchestra in the background, but YouTube took all the sound off the Ashiatsu video.

Classes start again in February 2010. Check them out at http://www.affinitymassages.com/ .

Ethics and massage

Just a quick little note:  if you have invented a new way to do massage or have been properly trained by the founder of a modality, then you should teach (with the founder's permission).  If you have copy-catted someone's work and are teaching it as your own without permission, that is unethical.

Ashiatsu class video

My husband has been working on an Ashiatsu class video that is currently uploading to YouTube. We did it as a little impromtu venture. I'll let you know the link just as soon as it's up!

2010 Ashiatsu schedule

My 2010 Ashiatsu barefoot massage class schedule is finally online at http://www.affinitymassages.com/ .

Feb Ashiatsu class

My February Ashiatsu class is filling up already. There are just 5 spots remaining. You should be able to pay online by tomorrow at the latest for the class. I haven't updated my website yet, but should have it done by tomorrow. The schedule is at http://www.massageclasses.info/.

Teaching again today (Bamboo-fusion this time), and I just finished teaching 4 days of Ashiatsu barefoot massage on Sunday. Been a crazy week, but it's all good! :)

Easy to do website building

Need a website but don't know HTML code? Try building your own with http://www.ibuilt.net/ 's service. The prices are reasonable ($20/month), and you can do everything yourself. They have lots of different layouts, and the customer service people are very helpful.

It's a great site builder for any company, but works really well for me as far as my massage therapy business and teaching classes. You can even have an online store if you want.

I use Paypal to give students the option of paying online, which is a useful feature. Try 'em out! You've got 10 days to use it for free to become familiar with their site before you have to pay.

You can take a look at my website to see a variety of the different styles of pages they have offered. http://www.affinitymassages.com/ has a Faq page, which is different from a registration page. I get lots of compliments on my site, and my husband and I have done it all ourselves. (And I am NOT gifted with computers).

Don't have time for a massage?

If you're really tight and need some massage but don't have time for a full body (or even 1/2 hour), you can do a little spot self massage.

Tennis balls are a great tool to work a variety of areas. Lean against a wall and put the tennis ball between the area that is sore (such as between your shoulders) and roll around. The harder you push, the deeper the massage.  The tennis ball is great for the back, waist area (quadratus lumborum) and the butt (hips really). I typically don't recommend doing this in front of folks as works as you tend to look rather like a bear scratching on a tree.

If your calves are sore, you can try the tennis ball or using a can of soup or (heaven forbid) canned veggies. Sit on the floor with your legs flat and roll the object up and down your legs. You can use a can of soup under your feet as you stand up, a tennis ball, or if you're really hard core, a golf ball. Racquet balls tend to pop with too much pressure (how do I know that???).

In a pinch a round door knob will work wonders in your low back or hips. Again, not in front of anyone! :)

http://www.affinitymassages.com/