Seated Barefoot Bodywork

It's time to release chronic holding patterns, restore functional movement, bring fresh, oxygenated blood to the surface and eliminate soft tissue pain without exhausting your hands and upper body. You'll be surprised how much massage you can do with your feet on the neck, shoulders, pecs, arms, upper and middle back. At the end of this class you will be able to demonstrate a one hour, upper body Swedish-style massage sequence using mostly your feet and key acupressure points as landmarks. 

Instructor Charlene Gaffney has been a licensed massage therapist for 21+ years and has over 18 years of teaching experience in both entry-level and continuing education environments. She is a registered instructor with the Thai Healing Alliance International, a Certified Massage and Bodywork Educator with the AFMTE and the founder/curriculum specialist for Elevate Massage Training. She has studied Thai massage and ashiatsu extensively with many reputable teachers in the US and Thailand and has led annual Thailand Study Tours for LMTs since 2016.

Approved in TN, AL, GA, FL, IN, MO, and all states that accept the NCTMB credential  (#451520-10)

We report to CE Broker

Mississippi Approved Provider and Program MAP#92 Program#6

Tuition includes an instructional photo manual and free access to technique study videos after class.

Prerequisite: Licensed Massage Therapist (you will be asked to provide your license # and state)

To participate, you’ll need enough flexibility to step up and swing one leg over to the other side of a 28” stool and sit comfortably with your back against the wall, knees together as in a cannonball position.

SUPPLY LIST

Pen and paper for taking notes

Soft, clean feet with smooth toenails

Rubber shoes/flip flops

Spray bottle with alcohol

6 hand towels

3 sets of sheets (set = face rest cover, fitted sheet, flat sheet)

Blanket (optional)

3 King Size pillowcases (no pillows)

A extra bag for dirty linens

Waist Holster with Lubricant

Wear pants cropped at the ankle or knee

Water and Snacks

Mask

Wear loose, comfortable clothing - pants cropped at the knee or just below the knee OR

fitted leggings that stop mid-calf or at the ankle. Pants with a wide fit at the bottom can

be rolled up but if they are wide all the way through the leg they may not stay in place.

*Please do not come to class if you or someone you have been around recently is sick, running a fever or experiencing symptoms of illness.

This event is being held at the Mind Body Insitute massage school. Parking and entrance for CE classes is at the back of the building. There are many restaurants (including a Thai restaurant) and a grocery store in walking distance or a short drive from the school.

For out of town students : The airport is approx. 20 miles. Downtown Nashville is approx. 15 miles. Our favorite area for lodging is approx. 3 miles from the school in Goodlettsville. You might try the Holiday Inn Express Goodlettsville - N. Nashville as a comfortable, mid-range option.