305 Prism Dr, Carrollton, Georgia 30116, United States
Massage Therapy Continuing Education
Fijian Barefoot Massage: Instructor Sharon Bryant
This Fijian Barefoot Massage/Matwork 1 class can be a starting point as your first barefoot massage class, as a supplement to any existing matwork you already provide, or it can be used to grow your existing barefoot vocabulary and master more skills applied by your feet. Originally taught within the massage industry starting in the 1990’s, adapted and brought to the United States from the Fijian Islands by Lolita Knight, this lineage of matwork based barefoot massage is traditionally performed on a floor mat using body cushions, with the client clothed – but can easily be done directly on the clients skin with zero to minimal lubrication. Great as a stand-alone service, works wonderfully within any Thai, Shiatsu, Breema, or Matwork session, and can even be implemented within a table-top barefoot massage like the Myofascial Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage techniques we teach in our FasciAshi classes. This massage is super portable, as it is easy to use at events, house-calls, impromptu at family gatherings, or even out in nature with minimal equipment. Often times the therapist will find themselves seated in a chair or on the floor while providing strokes. For standing strokes, the use of overhead bars is not required – although the FasciAshi Strap really helps! We may stabilize our balance with the FasciAshi-Strap, a chair, or any other balancing tools such as a bamboo staff, rather than overhead bars. The work incorporates specific, deep pressure followed by a vigorous jostle movement to the larger muscle groups. Fijian Massage works with intensity by using our strong toes and bony aspects of our feet to create simple, rhythmic stroke repetitions. The versatility of the 8 moves that make up this technique allows for a wide range of possible ways to use it in your practice however “kneaded”!
No prerequisite needed - other than you MUST be a licensed massage therapist. More info in the link below:
https://barefootmassagecenter.com/fijian-barefoot-massage/
Class is scheduled using MindBody. When signing up for the class, you'll need to sign up for MindBody and sign in first.
Bowsage Therapy
August 20-21 16 CEUs $350
Bowen is done in using mainly your fingers & thumbs over the belly of the muscle, creating a reflex reaction. This technique affects the fascia, muscle tendons, nervous system, and meridians throughout the body. The series of movements assist in reprogramming the pain memory loops caused by the fight or flight response and long-term chronic pain. The Bowen System can act as a reflex reaction within the body that can reset the nervous system to rest, relax, and release healing hormones. This process can be done with the client’s clothes on or off and is helpful for all ages. The Bowen Reset can be done by itself or combined with other massage techniques. In my practice, using only the Bowen System, I have seen significant results with my clients. Some issues that have responded well to this process are:
- long time chronic issues
- physical and emotional trauma
- TMJ
- neck pain
- shoulder pain
- tennis elbow
- carpal tunnel
- digestive issues
- lower back
- sciatic pain
- knee pain
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Send your request with a $150 deposit, and once we get to 4 people, you will be invoiced for the balance. Deposits are refundable less CC fees, if class does not meet minimum. We look forward to teaching you the Bowen Basic Pattern. Nonrefundable, but will be credited towards a future class (Bowsage) if you need to reschedule.