Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® - Barefoot Basics© Workshop
Battle Creek, Michigan
September 12-14, 2008 / Tuition - $550
CE hours - 3 days = 25 NCBTMB credit hours
With Associate Instructor Cindy Iwlew
Comprehensive Seminar Information
We like to keep our seminars casual and informal. Our goal as your instructors is to provide a healthy, learning environment with the emphasis on safety while allowing you the opportunity to grasp the basics of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar TherapyTM. However, there is a lot of information you need to know before signing up for any AOBT seminar. We ask that you read the seminar links on our website at http://www.deepfeet.com/ and get familiar with our requirements for certification. Please read and understand the Code of Ethics Agreement and Liability Waiver as they are part of our curriculum. If you have any concerns signing these documents the first day of your class, please call your instructor before deposit. This three days basic workshop is intense - not only mentally but physically. You may feel overwhelmed with the information you receive but if you bring your energy and enthusiasm to class, you will have no problem. A higher than average fitness level will diminish many of the challenges that some therapists experience during the workshop. I trust that you are coming to class healthy and with no injuries.
I recommend that you bring things to pamper yourself at the end of each day. It is very common to experience soreness from receiving the work as your partner learns the strokes on you. Bath salts, warm or cold packs, essential oils, topical muscle ointments, aromatherapy candles and anything else that will help quiet your mind and soothe your body muscles at the end of you day is highly recommended.
*A special note: If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or have had breast implants within the last 9 months, we regret that you cannot attend the seminar. The deep compression provided by this modality could be contraindicated for you. We welcome you to come back after your baby is born, and/or sufficient scar tissue has formed around your implant.
Clothes & Feet
Comfortable clothing is a must! No need to wear jewelry to class. If you have long hair, please bring something to tie it back, and keep it out of your face and off your neck. Cotton leggings that are loose at the waist, but snug at the ankles are best for this type of work. Stretch capri-length pants are acceptable for females if legs are shaved. Zippered cuffs, bell-bottoms, shorts or boot cut pants are not acceptable. You need to wear something that allows you to look down and see your ankles. Sport tops and tank shirts under a sweatshirt are great for the seminar. Layering your clothing is ideal since you will be working up a sweat when you first learn the strokes.
Now for the biggie - your feet! They are as important as your hands and they are now your money makers, and you must begin treating them that way. They are a sign of your personal hygiene and profession. Pedicures are essential for this work. Anybody you work on will feel every nook and cranny of your feet. Nails must be VERY short and heels soft and smooth! You may be asked to leave during lunch to receive a professional pedicure if your feet are not in 100% condition. Bring some cozy socks and/or slide-on slippers to wear in class. Start remembering to protect your feet now!
Conditioning Tips
There are no height or weight requirements for taking Barefoot Basics as you are only using one foot at a time. You should feel comfortable with your inner thigh strength and flexibility. Start conditioning 4 weeks prior to your workshop to gain the maximum benefits of delivering the modality. You'll need some fluid and expressive hips for this work. The motion of your feet starts with your hips. Practice hula or go salsa dancing to get your hips rolling and moving! Working s-l-o-w-l-y- and gracefully is very important when leveraging your weight to do this deep tissue massage.
If you love doing this modality and wish to return for advance training in DeepFeet Two, you will need upper arm strength and core strength. There are several ways of doing this: Yoga and Pilates for flexibility and for core strength; good ole push-ups and pull-ups. Work on lifting your body weight with your arms bent at the elbow and your hands just above your ears. Do this a few times a day, and hold it as long as you can. You should be able to hold half your body weight for ten seconds by the time you come to the seminar.
The art of learning to effleurage with the feet is physically intense and a successful learning environment depends on a "team-operation" style workshop. Further, if you have any problems with sight, hearing, recent injuries, learning disabilities, language barriers or any situation that may interfere with other therapists' learning process, please contact your instructor. We want to discuss your situation prior to signing up for the workshop so we can discuss modifications necessary to make the workshop accessible for you. Our main focus is on a quality workshop experience for all.
Tuition and refund policy
Health & Bodyworks was the first group ever to introduce workshop certification training in barefoot Swedish massage with bars over head in the United States. This class is accredited for 25 National Credit hours and approved by various state massage boards in addition to the NCTMB for those states that we hold seminars on a regular basis. We pride ourselves in private, intimate seminars. This gives eight lucky therapists the opportunity to experience the ultimate in one-on-on apprenticeship with the founder or authorized associate instructor. Your $250 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 will tuition be rolled over to a workshop at a later date. This special consideration will be allowed one time only. We rarely have to cancel a workshop but in the event that we do not have enough interest to fill a particular class (6-8 people); the individual instructor reserves the right to cancel the workshop. We need to let you know in advance that we can not be responsible to pay for a change fee to change airfare plans in this event. BCstoneworks LLC will refund 100% tuition for any cancelled seminar due to our responsibility.
Hotel Information & Training Facility Directions
There are plenty of hotels nearby, two within walking distance to the studio. There are several more hotels located on Beckley about a 10 minute drive from the studio, as well as a few in between the studio and Beckley. http://www.hotels.com/ has a full listing of local hotels. Please note: these hotels as well as the studio are approximately a 25 minute drive from the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek airport. Car rental and taxi service is available at the airport, however shuttle service to Battle Creek is not. If you're interested in sharing hotel rooms/costs call Cindy for contact info of other students.
McCamly Plaza Hotel (http://www.mccamlyplazahotel.com/)
50 Capital Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-963-7050
1-888-622-2659
Located 2 blocks from the studio. It's amenities include a restaurant and a small food court that includes a Starbuck's. It also offers complimentary high-speed internet, a mini-fridge on request, and a coffeemaker.
AmeriHost Inn (http://www.amerihostinn.com/)
182 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-565-0501
1-800-434-5800
Located 2 blocks from the studio and offers high-speed internet, rooms with mini-fridge and microwaves are available, coffeemaker, and a hot continental breakfast. Rooms including a jacuzzi/hot tub are also available.
Training Facility
BCstoneworks (www.bcstoneworks.com)
70 W. Michigan Ave
Suite 500
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-963-7773
The studio is in the BC Tower (www.battlecreektower.com). There is a parking structure attached to the tower and parking is available for $3.50/day.
Downtown Battle Creek includes several restaurants, coffee shops, and a bakery.
Located within a 10 minute drive are several restaurants, a mall, Meijer, and several other stores.
Airport Information
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International Airport (http://www.azoairport.com/)
5235 Portage Road
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002
DIRECTIONS to studio from the airport
Travel Considerations
Make sure you have plenty of travel time both into and out of Battle Creek. Therapists who rush in the morning of the seminar and/or try to rush out directly after the seminar feel drained and overwhelmed. Arrive the night before and stay close to the seminar site for an easy commute and a good night's rest. You may be able to obtain your study manual before class if prior arrangements have been made with your instructor. Certain guidelines must be adhered to in accordance with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. 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 of two each day, so if one person is late, it will affect the entire team. Make your travel and hotel plans with this in mind.
Seminar Schedule
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First day of training |
8:45-11:30 |
Introduction, lecture, 10 minute stretch-break after contraindications, complete notes |
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11:45-12:00 |
Pairing up partners, get tables and equipment ready, group foot movements |
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12:00-12:45 |
Lunch break/watch video |
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12:45 - 1:00 |
Full strokes practical demo w/music |
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1:00- 3:30 |
Demo basic strokes Group one |
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3:30 -3:45 |
Energy snack break for group starting |
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3:45 - 5:00 |
Demo basic strokes Group two |
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5:00 - 5:30 |
Recap AOBT guidelines 1-22 Discuss follow up care, check in |
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5:30 - 6:30 |
Teach anma through clothing when students return dressed. Check in and close. |
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Second day of training |
9:00 - 10:30 |
Check in, lecture, questions |
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10:30 - 12.00 Student practical |
Review and perform full practical in order w/partner. Instructor measuring sticks & anma |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch break/watch video |
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1:00-3:30 Student practical |
Review and perform full practical in order w/partner. Instructor measuring sticks & anma |
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3:30 -4:00 |
Hydrate, snack, prepare table for round robin on instructor |
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4:00-5:45 |
Student/instructor feedback on strokes. (1) rep each stroke |
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5:45 - 6:00 6:00- 6:30 |
Instructor check in, recap next day, Freestyle play time if requested |
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Final day of training |
9:00-10:00 |
Instructor check in, How to build your bars |
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10:00-11:00 |
Certification procedure, Marketing AOBT, Ashi wear sales |
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11:00-12:00 |
Last chance to feel strokes from instructor, partner, other body type feedback, Q&A |
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12:00-12:50 |
Lunch break |
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12:50- |
Students prepare room, instructor greets G.C. |
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1:00 -3:00 Guest Client practical |
Practical on guest clients - Group One w/anma close, G.C. feedback |
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3:15- 3:30 |
Exchange guest clients |
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3:30-5:00 Guest Client practical |
Practical on guest clients - Group Two, w/anma close, G.C. feedback |
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5:30 - 6:00 |
Check in, completion certificates awarded, close class |
Please fill out the registration form below or email me this information and return with a non-refundable $250 deposit. This will hold your spot in class and help me tailor important aspects of the seminar to you!
Send to:
BCstoneworks LLC
70 W. Michigan Ave
Suite 500
Battle Creek, MI 49017
You can email it back to me at cindy@bcstoneworks.com.
Call if you have questions. Phone 269-963-7773 studio / 269-569-1311 cell.
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Acknowledgments and Things to Bring
Empty 3-ring, medium size binder for training manual and handouts
Pens or pencils, highlighter, paper, slip protectors
Socks / slippers. Microwavable hot packs to warm your feet in the winter are great also
Things to pamper yourself with at the end of every day!
Bottled water, quick, clean snacks like protein bars. You'll need them.
Brown bag lunches every day if desired. Refrigerator and microwave available on-site.
Soft feet, fresh from a pedicure - this is mandatory!
Extra check or cash to purchase things like t-shirts, leggings, hats, videos
Linen List: 3 fitted massage table covers
3 Face cradle covers, 2 oversize beach towels or sheets for draping, 4 medium kitchen towels, 2 queen pillows. A $10 rental fee is available for those who do not wish to bring their linen list.
Code of Ethics Agreement
Relating to the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Curriculum, Sequences and Protocols
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy will be referred to as AOBT in this section.
We are pleased to provide you with this training opportunity. We hope that you benefit greatly from this experience and that you apply the concepts and techniques with success in the future.
The manual and the application of the AOBT techniques and theories described are extensions of the seminar experience. Attendance at this training is not intended to be used as a hands-on license. You must work within your scope of practice and abide by the laws that govern healthcare practices in your applicable region. It is essential that the purity of this work and the high-quality teaching standards established for this curriculum are maintained. As such, if you wish to present or teach any portion of the copyrighted material from the workshop, you must first undergo the required training and obtain written permission from Health & Bodyworks.
We want to help you in your own private practice successfully:
- Submit press releases on your experience and clinical practice
- Get articles published featuring you on the AOBT technique
- Form a study group or sponsor workshops in your area
- Network as a graduate demonstrator at trade shows and conventions.
Working together will ensure that the information presented is current, correct and professional supported with collateral materials.
This agreement is made between Health & Bodyworks LLC (Company) and is effective as of the date of the last signature below. All information and materials to be provided to you, both oral and written, or otherwise shared with you in the seminar, are confidential and proprietary property of the Company. Dissemination of Company's proprietary information provided to you during Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® is conditioned upon your acceptance and agreement to be bound by this agreement and specifically to be bound by the following restrictions and obligations:
1. You agree that to conduct any derivative course, program or protocol re-created or adapted from the Company information given to you constitutes a material breach of this agreement.
2. You agree that you will not teach, instruct, demonstrate, hold seminars or otherwise use or disclose any the Company's information that you have received during any of the seminars taught by the Company without the express prior written permission of the Company.
3. You agree that you will honor the obligations and restrictions set forth above. You understand that any violation of the restrictions set forth above constitutes a material breach of this agreement for which you will be liable to pay damages to the Company. You agree that, in the event that a legal action is commenced for breach of this agreement, you will be responsible for all Company attorney fees incurred.
Company agrees, in consideration of receipt of a seminar fee and your agreement to be bound by the above obligations and restrictions, to disclose to you the protocols, sequences, techniques and materials in the seminar for which you have paid your seminar fee.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Colorado applicable to contracts as if wholly made in any such state. In any dispute arising out of this contract you agree to be subject to personal jurisdiction and venue in Colorado.
____________________________ Ruthie Piper Hardee, January 1, 2008
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______________________________ Health & Bodyworks, LLC
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Workshop - Student Liability Disclaimer
This interactive workshop presents a guide to therapeutic protocols using the feet for massage. Therapists taking the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy workshops are fully aware of the fitness level involved before taking this workshop. In Deepfeet two, advanced two-footed strokes are designed to be received by persons who are thick muscled and weigh 100 pounds over your body weight. However, during your training therapist must first practice on each other to understand the fundamentals of the application.
In the event that during training you receive stiffness, soreness, redness, skin irritation, headaches, sinus congestion, bruises or other injuries or conditions ("Residual Effects") you realize that this is due to the first time experience of learning a new technique from other students such as yourself. Since you will be in a clinical training situation, you may expect to lie in a prone position for a longer period of time than you would for a normal 60 or 90 minute massage session. Therapist also understands that the over-head system used for balance during this training is part of this liability waiver. In order for us to be able to administer the Technique properly, it is essential that you inform us in advance of any condition that you have that could be triggered or otherwise aggravated by the Technique.
The founder, instructors or persons hosting this event refuse to accept either responsibility for or liability to any therapist or guest client regarding any loss or damage either alleged to be directly or indirectly caused by his/her utilization of the supplemental vocational information or utilization of equipment contained or taught in this seminar.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Company harmless from and against any and all claims, causes of action, losses, fees, costs, expenses, damages, or other liabilities (including reasonable attorney's fees) whether direct or indirect, asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon or incurred by Company (1) by reason of your breach of this agreement, or (2) otherwise resulting from your application and use of the Methodologies.
In no event shall Company or its instructors be liable for any claims, whether in contract or tort (including negligence or otherwise) and whether asserted by you or by any third party related to your use of the Methodologies.
______________________________Date:_________Ruthie Piper Hardee Date: 01-01-2008
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