I am so busy with life and work that I've unfortunately neglected this blog! The exciting news is that I'll be offering the new modality Ashi-Thai classes in October.

Ashi-Thai is like traditional Thai massage in that the client is fully clothed with loose, comfortable clothing and that no oils or creams are used. The therapist works with the client's breath to move him into various positions. This helps increase the energetic flow through the body as well as relax the body and loosen muscles.

It differs in that the therapist works on the massage table (so that the client's head doesn't have to be turned to the side), and he or she uses feet and leg strength. The overhead Ashiatsu bars are used for balance.

I just finished my instructor training with the founder. It feels great during as well as after receiving the work!

The weather is supposed to be in the low 60s in Birmingham, AL this weekend for our Ashiatsu class. What a welcome reprieve from the snow, ice, below freezing temps in Cincinnati! There's still time to join us in class. Call me at 513-238-0970 or email fredettemassage@icloud.com.

I have been blogging on Google but have been neglecting this one! As you may have seen, effective April 1, 2009, our Barefoot Basics course will be $595. We have not had a price increase in 5  years, and the founder felt it was time to do so.

Despite the tough economic times that many of us face, I do believe that, even with the new price, it's a great deal. We never have more than 8 people in class. Oftentimes I teach 3 or 4. You can't ask for more individualized attention than that!

Well, it's been a long time since I posted. We just got back from a long vacation starting in Pigeon Forge, TN, where the kids loved the go carts! We had an eventful week traveling through the Smoky Mountains, where Elijah (who's 6) bonked his head on a boulder, and I got promptly thereafter stung by a hornet. While spending the week at Edisto Island, SC, Therese (who's 5) and I got stung by a jellyfish. She's currently having to start on antibiotics and steriods to stave off the ensuing infection.

Ending up for 2 days in Asheville, NC, we visited the amazing Biltmore, with it's 250 rooms and 7 storey high dining room. Wow.

Back to work, I'm getting ready to head out to Denver on Tuesday to teach Basics and Anterior, then the same classes here at the end of the month. Advanced classes are next month, as well as a possible gig in Texas. We shall see! :)

I've added the following dates for Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy classes:

September 18, Anterior-Sidelying
September 20-21, Deepfeet 2
September 22, Fusion-Blend

October 23-25, Barefoot Basics
October 26, Anterior/Side-Lying

December 11-13, Barefoot Basics
December 14, Anterior/Side-Lying

Please join us in one of the classes! Mary-Claire

Bamboo-Fusion classes are going like blockbusters here in Cincinnati! I've added a new class, scheduled for September 8-9, which is a Monday and Tuesday. Two people have already contacted me with interest, so it's time to sign up! My email address is fredettemassage@fuse.net, or you can call me at 513.238.0970. I also have a contact link at the top of this page.

I've got class scheduled in Dallas for Barefoot Basics on July 17-19 with Anterior/Side-Lying following immediately afterward on July 20. Deposits are due by July 2, and we need 8 therapists in order to hold class. I'd really like to head out that way to teach, but I can't unless you sign up for class! Give me a call at 513.238.0970, email at fredettemassage@fuse.net or check out the contact link at the top of this website!