barefoot | Ashiatsu | gravity-assisted massage therapy
why choose barefoot based contact for your treatments?
Step into the art of barefoot massage training with Continuing Kneads’ barefoot based, gravity-assisted (aka Ashiatsu, pronounced ‘ash-at’su’) certification courses, designed exclusively for Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) seeking continuing education in Canada. These CEU-accredited workshops teach the biomechanics, balance, and precision needed to deliver deeper, more effective treatments — all while preserving your own body’s longevity.
Our hands-on (or rather, feet-on) approach ensures that every participant masters the principles of barefoot techniques and the science behind effective ashiatsu massage therapy. Learn body alignment, pressure control, and client safety techniques that elevate your professional practice.
Each course is CEU-approved for registered massage therapists and available in multiple Canadian locations, including Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Earn credits while learning advanced barefoot techniques that set you apart in your practice. Graduates of our barefoot massage certification programs report improved vitality, new treatment capabilities, and a deeper connection to their clients’ needs. Whether you’re new to barefoot work or building on previous trainings with Sarga, DeepFeet, Ashiatsu Canada or other professional curriculums, our courses offer professional support and mentorship every step of the way.
“I would definitely recommend this course to other RMT’s. The layout and speed were great. Not too much information coming at you at once. I didn’t know how much I would enjoy it, but I was pleasantly surprised.”
seated
barefoot
This workshop explores the art of seated barefoot massage techniques—a deeply intuitive and surprisingly sustainable way to deliver effective pressure while staying grounded and relaxed as a therapist.
Whether you're looking to expand your skill set or preserve your hands, this method offers powerful possibilities for clinical work with minimal therapist strain.
You’ll learn to use your feet as expressive tools—capable of gliding, compressing, and engaging tissue in a grounded, responsive way—while staying in full connection with the client.
clinical barefoot:
shoulders, back & Neck
Designed specifically for RMTs looking to preserve their hands and wrists while still achieving profound results. This 2-day lab-style training explores how your feet can become expressive, therapeutic tools in your clinical repertoire with the focus on standing techniques & some integration of seated techniques.
You’ll learn barefoot applications that are intentional, responsive, and deeply effective—rooted in proper body mechanics, clear intention, and client comfort. All techniques are taught with clinical sensitivity and can be integrated into traditional treatments or offered as a stand-alone approach.
clinical barefoot:
lumbar, hips & legs
Designed for RMTs who are ready to expand their toolbox, this workshop offers sustainable ways to access deep tissue layers through seated or standing barefoot applications.
Learn how to deliver consistent, confident pressure to some of the body’s most tension-holding regions—glutes, hip rotators, IT band, hamstrings, quads, adductors, and lower back.
Nothing clunky or awkward here—just the intelligent use of your body to treat. Care for the lumbar spine, hips, and legs with fluidity, confidence, and ease—all from your feet.