space left in beginners Ashiatsu class

I have just 2 slots remaining in our beginner's barefoot Ashiatsu class in December. You can register and pay online at http://www.affinitymassages.com/. There's still time to sign up.

Importance of water

Most people know that they're supposed to drink "a lot" of water after a massage. But what is that amount? Well, for each person it will vary.

Did you know that you should drink 1/2 of your weight in ounces of water on a daily basis? So, for instance, if you weigh 200 lbs, you should drink 100 oz of water a day (about 12 cups of water). Adding more water to that impressive number before and after a massage would be a great idea.

The body flushes out toxins in sweat and urine, so you need to make sure you replenish the fluid with non carbonated water. If you feel thirsty, you're already well past due for some water.

Bamboo class registration

Bamboo-Fusion (TABLE) Workshop - Cincinnati, OH
Hotel information, directions, what to bring, etc.

• NCBTMB Approved for 16 CE's
• CLASS TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
• Full tuition $399 ($200 deposit)
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  Tuition includes bamboo tools, manual and educational DVD
  
  Bamboo-FusionTM is an innovative way to provide Swedish or deep tissue full body massage on the table while reducing the stress on your hands. You will learn a new way to massage (effleurage and petrissage) with warm bamboo tools of different shapes and sizes. By introducing a new tool, you will increase the amount of clients you can apply deep tissue to, give longer sessions without fatigue, and it will also save your hands from repetitive use injuries.
  
  
  

Bamboo Massage is a "new" exciting and fun way to deliver an exotic treatment your clients will love!

Workshop Outline:

- Origin of Bamboo Massage

- About the founder

- Benefits

- Contraindications

- Proper care of bamboo tools

- Guidelines for proper body mechanics

- Marketing

- "Hands on" application/practice applying the technique

There are no special requirements for our workshops; only curiosity, motivation and a smile are suggested!

Seminar Information

We like to keep our seminars casual and informal. My goal as instructor is to provide a healthy, learning environment with the emphasis on safety while allowing you the opportunity to grasp the basics of Bamboo-Fusion.

Our seminars cover a wide range of information to help you implement this new modality into your massage practice. During the workshop you will receive plenty of individual instruction and will get plenty of "hands on" practice time. It's a fun class and you will learn a great deal! We trust that you are coming to class healthy since you will be giving and receiving a great deal of work during the training session.

What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that you can easily move in is suggested. No need to wear jewelry to class. If you have long hair, please bring something to tie it back with and keep it out of your face and off your neck. If you tend to get cold easily, bring a long sleeve shirt just in case.

Special Note: If you have any problems with sight, hearing, recent injuries, learning disabilities, language barriers or any other situation that may interfere with the learning process, please contact your instructor and discuss your situation. We will be happy to discuss modifications necessary to make the workshop accessible for you. Our main focus is a quality workshop experience for all. If you are pregnant or have any conditions that may be contraindicated for warm bamboo massage, please call your instructor before making a deposit.

CEU's: Our Bamboo-Fusion (table) class is approved by the state of Florida and the NCBTMB for CEU's. We pride ourselves in private, intimate seminars. This gives a small group of therapists the opportunity to experience training with individual attention.

Tuition and Refund Policy: If for some reason, we do not have enough interest to fill a particular class, the individual instructor reserves the right to cancel a class. For those traveling from out of town, please confirm the class will be held prior to purchasing your airline tickets. The instructor will refund all monies for any cancelled seminar due to our responsibility. Your deposit will not be refunded should you cancel out of your selected workshop dates. Only in the event of proper documentation of injury, death in the immediate family, or weather prohibiting travel will tuition be rolled over to a workshop at a later date.

After we receive your deposit - we can also assist you in contacting other students / therapists in your group in the event you want to share transportation or accommodations.

Things to bring:

• Bring copy of massage license (or know your number so CE's can be issued)
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  Bottled water, quick, clean snacks like protein bars.
  
  
  
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  Brown bag (if desired). Places to dine are also nearby.
  
  
  
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  Extra check or cash to pay remaining tuition and purchase product (DVDs, more tools, etc.) if desired.
  
  
  
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  Linens Needed: Fitted sheet and face cradle cover; flat sheet or beach towel (for draping); two pillow cases (one for bolster, one for breast drape); washcloth (You will need these for each day of class)
  
  
  
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  Lotion, cream, or oil of your choice
  
  
  

We will provide the massage tables!

Class hotel and travel information...

Travel Considerations:

Make sure you have plenty of travel time both into and out of Cincinnati. Therapists who rush in the morning of the seminar and/or try to rush out directly after the seminar tend to feel drained and overwhelmed. Arrive the night prior to class and stay close to the seminar site for an easy commute. Please get a good night's rest before class starts each morning. Certain guidelines must be adhered to in accordance with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and with the State of Ohio. Punctuality is a must! You will only receive full credit hours on your transcript if you are on time each day. We will be working in teams each day, so if one person is late, it will affect the entire team. Make your travel and hotel plans with this in mind. If you wish, I can send you contact information of other out of town students should you wish to share accommodations at the host hotel near the training facility.

Hotel Information, Training Facility Directions:

There are plenty of hotels nearby, and here are just a few with varying degrees of amenities and prices. These hotel facilities are located within about a 12-15 minute drive from the studio. http://www.hotels.com/ usually provides good rates for other hotels with more amenities in the vicinity. The following list is a compilation where many students have stayed and recommended. If you are looking online for other hotels, the Sharonville area (north of downtown) has a lot of hotels.

La Quinta,12150 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246 (513) 671-2300 $59 rate if you mention "Ashiatsu". This includes a complimentary Continental Breakfast.

Howard Johnson, 400 Glensprings North, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 825-3129. $35 rate if you mention "Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy." Rooms look older but clean and have a microwave and mini fridge. Includes Continental Breakfast.

Ramada Plaza, 1191 Sheraton Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513) 671-6600. Rates are: Sun-Thurs $72, Fri and Sat $70. No Ashiatsu discount but they do take AAA as well as other discounts such as AARP. Restaurant on site.

There is also a lovely bed and breakfast several miles south of the office in College Hill, OH. The name is Six Acres Bed and Breakfast, and their website is www.sixacresbb.com.(513))541-0873 Fax: (513)541-0029 Email: info@sixacresbb.com

TRAINING FACILITY:

The address for the training facility is 7813 Affinity Place, Cincinnati, OH 45231. When coming in from Hamilton Ave., go east on Compton .5 mile. You'll see a sign for DCA Dialysis on the corner. Turn left (north) at Affinity Place. We are located in the 2nd office condo, last office. The number is clearly marked on the window. Please make sure prior to class that your GPS can locate the street. Some systems cannot for some reason.

Kroger (a grocery store) is located less than 1 mile of our facility, and they provide a good amount of organic foods and produce. There are also several family restaurants and drug stores available nearby. For coffee fans, North College Hill Coffee Company and Starbucks are within about 3 miles. Cincinnati has loads of great entertainment available, from professional sports to an excellent zoo and new large aquarium. There is also plenty of shopping nearby, with 3 malls within 15 minutes of our training facility.

You may register online at http://www.affinitymassages.com/bamboo_classes check, please print and fill out the registration form below, sending it in with your deposit. Your balance due is payable on the first morning of class.

Registration Form

To reserve your spot in class, please print and complete form below and return with your deposit.

Mail to:

Mary-Claire Fredette, LMT

7813 Affinity Place

Cincinnati, OH 45231

Please email me with any questions at fredettemassage@fuse.net or call at 513-238-0970.

Bamboo-Fusion

Your Name:

Which workshop are you taking? Date:

Location of Seminar: Cincinnati, OH

How will you be paying?

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  $200 deposit Bamboo-Fusion
  
• $399 payment in full Bamboo-Fusion
  

Money Order / Check payable to: Mary-Claire Fredette, LMT

Credit Card - VISA, MC, Discover or Am/Ex

Card #______________________________________________

Expiration Date: ______________

3 digit security code: _________ 4 digits if Am/Ex__________

If paying by credit card, provide full mailing address where you receive your credit card statement:

Name as it appears on card: ________________________________________

Street number and address: ________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: __________________

Zip Code: _________

Name and Mailing Address for certification/diploma:

Best Phone # to Reach You:   Phone# (          ) _________________

How did you hear about us?  Magazine Flyer / Brochure Internet / Website

Email Ad / Friend  /Other__________________

Email Address:______________________________________________

How would you like to be contacted?    Phone      Email

Signing below authorizes the instructor of Bamboo-Fusion to process credit card information and/or accept checks as deposit for class. I understand that if class should be cancelled due to inclement weather or on behalf of the instructor, that I will receive a full refund of any monies applied.

I also understand that should I cancel due to my own volition, barring any extreme circumstances, that my tuition deposit will be rolled over to another class time.

Signed:________________________________________________

Ashi-Thai

Ashi-Thai really loosens your client up. And you don't have to be an Ashiatsu grad to take the class, either (just a massage therapist). Class schedule at http://www.affinitymassages.com/.

Ashiatsu-for men or women?

Although the majority of my clients are men, women certainly can enjoy the benefits of Ashiatsu as well. It happens to be my favorite form of deep tissue massage.

The last time I got a deep tissue hands on  (from a wonderfully talented guy friend of mine), I couldn't stop giggling as he was working on my erectors and ql's, etc. Even though he used forearm pressure as well as the evil thumbs, it was so specific that my muscles couldn't relax.

I did feel much better after the massage, but I wasn't able to relax the way I had hoped I could. Ashiatsu, however, addresses that problem. Because the massage therapist's heel is smooth and round, it feels soooo good on those tight spots.

http://www.affinitymassages.com/ has all the information about the classes.

Bruising from deep tissue massage

If you're giving a deep tissue massage, it's really important to check in with your client during the massage! Of course, you also need to warm and hydrate the tissue first, or you're going to be more likely to bruise your client.

I've seen bruises from people who have been worked on too deeply by massage therapists. If your client mentions pinching or pulling, then you need to change your technique. Deep tissue massage does not have to hurt, contrary to some opinion. There's a "hurts so good," which is significantly different than "it hurts like you're hitting me with a baseball bat."

If you want to learn deep tissue techniques where you don't hurt your clients, take one of my classes. The information is found at http://www.affinitymassages.com/ . I make sure you use proper techniques during class and hope that you'll take those skills with you after massage class.

Ashiatsu web info

Ashiatsu pictures, class schedule and more!