Get Ready for Your First Day of Training with Jeni and Hillary!
Here’s your checklist to help you prepare before your first day of FasciAshi training.
Weeks leading up to class: Study
Read the Frequently Asked Questions Familiarize yourself with all the important details.
Study Your Bony Landmarks: FasciAshi classes focus heavily on anatomy, so it's important to brush up on recognizing and palpating bone topography and muscle pathways. Use your Trail Guide to the Body resources or grab some new ones [here].
Mobility/Strengthening Recommendations: If you need tips to get your body ready, click [here] for some great suggestions.
Are Your Feet Ready?: Check that your feet are soft enough for barefoot massage.
Lodging Accommodations: If you need a place to stay, scroll down for travel suggestions.
Prepare Your Massage Space: Measure your massage room’s height, width, and length, as well as the height of your massage table at your preferred setting. Pay attention to the ceiling type (e.g., ceiling tiles, vaulted, etc.). This info will be helpful when we teach you how to build your bars during class.
Week of class: Prepare
Tuition: Your remaining balance will automatically be charged the evening before class. You can manage payment methods through your student account [here].
Equipment: All major equipment, including bars, straps, massage tables, and pillows/bolsters with vinyl covers for easy cleaning, is provided unless otherwise stated by your instructor.
Sheets: You can either bring your own sheets or rent them for $10/day. See below to know what to bring. Rental sets include linens exactly as needed for the class you are attending.
What to Wear: Wear comfortable, breathable clothes suitable for a professional massage setting. Avoid short, revealing clothes and long pants that might drag on clients. Yoga attire works well. If part of the class is held outdoors, bring weather-appropriate clothing.
Free Social Media Content: Want something fun to share? Download and save the image below, then post it on your social media to let your clients, friends, and supporters know about your training.
SAVE THIS IMAGE!
Right-Click-Save-As this picture, and use it as FREE social media content to share with your clients/friends/supporters while you are in class with us! They are going to be just as excited as you are!
Don’t forget to tag @TexasAshiatsu & @CenterForBarefootMassage in your posts so we can see, too!
During class:
Arrive On Time: Please don’t arrive earlier than 15 minutes before class. Timeliness is crucial, as it sets the tone for the day. Late arrivals or early departures are not allowed, and you must attend the full class to receive CE credits and video resources.
Bring Breakfast and Drinks: Feel free to bring your breakfast, water bottle, and coffee. We’ll start each morning with a group discussion.
Bring Snacks and Stay Hydrated: There’s a mini-fridge, water, and microwave onsite. Space in the fridge is limited, so keep your food portions to a daily size. This hands-on massage training will definitely work up your appetite!
Respect the Space: Other local businesses may be conducting massages during our training. You’ll need to follow the training center’s cleaning and disinfecting protocols for your massage stations.
Respect Classmates and Instructors: While we all want to connect and support each other, it’s important to stay focused on the task at hand. Maintain personal and professional boundaries, stay on topic, and be mindful that everyone learns differently. Let's stay focused on mastering Barefoot Massage together!
Travel Plans
San Antonio Classes:
Find our Location - maybe schedule a massage with Jeni's staff at Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage the days before or after class.
To improve ventilation and fresh air, the classroom windows will be partially open, regardless of the weather. House AC/Heat will be adjusted to balance any extremes in temperature, but please dress in layers to assist in your temperature comfort levels.
Dallas Classes:
Find our Location - maybe schedule a massage with Hillary at The Heeling Hut, previously known as Gaia Bodywork the days before or after class!
For all classes, bring the following:
Fabric-free, cleanable flip flops that aren’t worn outside - something you can clean and disinfect between clients.
Foot cleansing disinfecting spray or antibacterial gel
Water bottle to refill for your own hydration
Soft, hydrated feet with short nails!
Massage linens are explained below>>>>
Linen List for each class:
Fundamentals
2-4 sets of linens - if you bring 4 sets, this is 1 clean set for yourself each day, plus 1 set for your Clinic client. If you bring 2 sets, it’s 1 for you to reuse daily, and a fresh clean set for your client.
Each set of linens includes: Face Cradle Cover + Top & bottom sheets (twin works best- our 35" tables in the classroom don't always fit typical massage warehouse sized sheets)
4 wash cloths or hand towels
4-8 KING pillow cases
You will be provided with a FREE 8oz jar of PurePro cream to use in class - but feel free to bring your favorite lubricant.
Intermediate
2-3 sets of linens- if you bring 3 sets, this is 1 clean set for yourself each day, plus 1 set for your Clinic client. If you bring 2 sets, it’s 1 for you to reuse daily, and a fresh clean set for your client.
Each set of linens includes: Face Cradle Cover + top & bottom sheets (twin works best - our 35" tables in the classroom don't always fit typical massage warehouse sized sheets)
3 wash cloths or hand towels
4-6 KING pillow cases
Your favorite lubricant. Less is more. I prefer something with a lot of grip like Beeswax.
ROM
2-3 sets of linens- if you bring 3 sets, this is 1 clean set for yourself each day, plus 1 set for your Clinic client. If you bring 2 sets, it’s 1 for you to reuse daily, and a fresh clean set for your client.
Each set of linens includes: Face Cradle Cover + top & bottom sheets (twin works best- our 35" tables in the classroom don't always fit typical massage warehouse sized sheets)
3 wash cloths or hand towels
4-6 KING pillow cases
Advanced
3-4 sets of linens- if you bring 4 sets, this is 1 clean set for yourself each day, plus 2 sets for your Clinic clients. If you bring 3 sets, it’s 1 for you to reuse daily, and 2 fresh clean sets for your clients.
Each set of linens includes: Face Cradle Cover + top & bottom sheets (twin works best - our 35" tables in the classroom don't always fit typical massage warehouse sized sheets)
4 wash cloths or hand towels for yourself
6-8 KING pillow cases
Your favorite lubricant.
Fijian Matwork:
2-3 sets of linens- if you bring 3 sets, this is 1 clean set for yourself each day, plus 1 set for your Clinic client. If you bring 2 sets, it’s 1 for you to reuse daily, and a fresh clean set for your client
Each set of linens includes: Face Cradle Cover + top sheets (twin works best)
4-6 King Pillow Cases
4 washcloths or hand towels
1-day Track Classes (Hot Ashi, Clinical Neck)
Intensives with Jeni:
1 sets of linens- this is 1 clean set for yourself
Each set of linens includes: Face Cradle Cover + top sheets (twin works best)
2 King Pillow Cases
2 washcloths or hand towels
For Clinical, your favorite lubricant. Less is more. I prefer something with a lot of grip like Beeswax. (No need for any lubricant in the Hot Ashi class)
4-day intensive classes: 3-6 sets. This means that 1-4 sets for yourself, (if you prefer a clean set for yourself daily, bring 1, otherwise re-use daily and bring 4) + ALSO bring 2 clean sets for clients. Refer to the class names above for the corresponding combined classes (Intermediate+ROM, for example) to see what each set of linens should include.
5-day intensive classes: 3-7 sets. This means that 1-5 sets are for yourself, (if you prefer a clean set for yourself daily, bring 1, otherwise re-use daily and bring 5) + ALSO bring 2 clean sets for clients. Refer to the class names above for the corresponding combined classes (Intermediate+Advanced, for example) to see what each set of linens should include.