This course is designed to teach any level massage therapist how to administer Swedish effleurage strokes with their feet while using an over-head bar system. One footed posterior sequences only and two footed seated routine. Theory and lecture focuses on history of barefoot massage, contraindications, proper body mechanics for gravity assisted massage, construction and design of bars in the treatment room, marketing the technique and foot hygiene.

Pre-requisite: Graduate of Barefoot Basics, strong anatomical background in location of anterior and embedded posterior muscle groups. Knowledge of fascial stretching & release is a plus.

This course can be taken with Barefoot Basics or by itself. It is usually taught right after barefoot basics for convenience and for those therapists who want more in-depth knowledge of anterior work. Therapist will be taught a protocol that will intergrate anterior and side lying strokes. More in depth sidelying strokes for clients you see on a regular basis and can be used in junction with sports massage or working as a team to locate the source of pain patterns and to treat them.

Pre-requisite: Certified graduate of Barefoot Basics, higher than average fitness level, upper arm and abdominal/core strength. We recommend a minimum of 6 months experience of continuous AOBT clinical practical hours before you sign up for this course.

You will learn two footed posterior strokes that are gliding to be combined with the sequences and protocols learned in Barefoot Basics. Theory and lecture focuses on chronic pain of specific back conditions and identifying and qualifying clients for this treatment. This seminar requires therapist to hold half their body weight off partner for periods of time while proper foot coordination and comfortable movements are delivered. Being able to perform 4 or 5 military pushups is a great measuring stick to see if you have enough upper arm strength to deliver comfortable pressure while learning these moves. Start working on your biceps and triceps now so you will be conditioned by the time you sign up for your advance level training. This will make your learning experience that much more enjoyable. Instructional video guide available for additional charge.