Intermediate
Location: Albany, New York
Instructor: Dawn Dotson
Date: 11/06/2026 - 11/07/2026
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm - both days
2 days, 16 CE's, $500
This intermediate ashiatsu barefoot massage class empowers the experienced barefoot massage therapist to work even slower, maintain long sustained pressure holds on trigger points or adhered layers of tissue, and deliver deep myofascial strokes to the anterior and lateral aspects of your client’s body.
Supine and Side-body strokes will give you the tools to provide a comprehensive feet-on practice in the often forgotten, hard to reach areas of the body. We share how to work along the topography of our clients bones, and manipulate the length of each muscle and fascial chain.
Intricate use of the FasciAshi support strap is a big focus in this class. This unique addition to the overhead ashiatsu bars allows us to work on variable angles and vectors with consistent, controllable pressure that prevents fatigue for the barefoot massage therapist.
You can choose to pay in full upfront, or make two payments. A non-refundable retainer of 50% of tuition is required to hold your spot in class - the remaining balance is due before class starts.
Class is 2 days, and you’ll earn 16 Continuing Education credits. (NCBTMB and some select states)
Sustained Pressure: Deeper Dive, Smarter Strategy
The Intermediate class deepens your skills in barefoot massage by teaching you how to work on clients in supine and side-lying positions. You’ll learn to navigate the ribcage, neck, hips, and shoulders with precision and sensitivity—bringing both movement and stillness into your sessions in all-new ways. These techniques go beyond relaxation to influence the nervous system and reduce persistent pain, making them ideal for clients with chronic tension, postural issues, or complex pain patterns.
Backed by fascia research and pain science, this training helps you refine your touch and adapt your sessions to a wider range of client needs, all while protecting your own body.
Research & Science Resources
1. Pain Science Education:
Helping clients reframe their pain experiences starts with your understanding of how pain works. This class includes strategies for creating safety and awareness through touch.
🔗 Pain Revolution – Pain Facts
2. Fascial Remodeling Study (Ultrasound Imaging):
This study tracks fascial tissue changes after myofascial work and shows how hands-on care can influence mobility, hydration, and function in the tissue.
🔗 Ultrasonographic Changes in Fascial Properties Study (2019) Katsumata Y, Takei H, Sasaki Y, Watanabe K (2019) Ultrasonographic Changes in Fascial Properties over Time after Myofascial Release. Integr J Orthop Traumatol Volume 2 (1): 1–6. DOI: 10.31038/IJOT.2019214