What does a Barefoot Yomassage® Session look like?
Barefoot Yomassage® is a transformative experience using barefoot massage techniques to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Each session begins with a deep breathing ritual or a unique themed meditation that helps ground you in the present moment. You’ll enter a deep state of relaxation as you’re guided through a series of six restorative stretches while a Yomassage therapist provides barefoot massage and guided meditation.
Barefoot Yomassage® sessions are led by massage therapists certified in Barefoot Yomassage® and can be 1-1, or the therapist can serve clients in a small group of 4 or less.
Cutting Edge Virtual Certification
Training Structure
- Highly experienced Master Trainer
- Safe and positive learning community
- Self-paced with no specific log-in times, complete within 3 months
- 1:1 feedback from your experienced Master Trainer
- Peer to peer discussions
- Quizzes
- Hands-on learning with your partner
- Video submissions
- Optional live Q&A's with master trainer over Zoom
- Opportunity to graduate with honors
Requirements
- Must be a licensed massage therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor, or enrolled in one of these programs.
- No barefoot massage or ashiatsu training is required - you will learn it all in the training!
- 1 full set of Yomassage props
- Tablet or computer
- Reliable internet connection
- Phone, tablet, or computer capable of recording sound and video
What's Included?
- 30 NCBTMB approved CEUs
- World class content created by industry experts
- Printable workbooks
- Unlimited tech support
- Private Facebook community
- Tools to build a thriving business
- Exclusive access to Yomassage membership
- Optional live Q&A sessions over Zoom
- 1-on-1 feedback from experienced master trainer
- Opportunity to graduate with Honors
Your Yomassage Future
- Build a thriving Yomassage business to complement your massage practice
- Lead 1-1, couples, or group Yomassage sessions
- Partner with studios, corporations, spas, or work out of your own practice
- A supportive global community to keep your business thriving
- Opportunities to specialize in advanced certifications
- Empower your clients with self-care tools
Meet Your Instructors
The Yomassage® Facial was developed by Yomassage® Co-Founders Tiffany Ryan, PhD, MSW, LMT and Katherine Parker, who bring a wealth of expertise in massage therapy, yoga, nervous system science, and trauma-informed care. This training was developed in consultation with Ashiatsu experts.
Since 2018, Yomassage® has led the way in integrative bodywork by developing signature methods that combine therapeutic touch, restorative stretch, and guided meditation. Dr. Ryan and Katherine have trained thousands of practitioners—both in person and online—through Yomassage®’s globally recognized certification programs. They also co-founded and operated the Yomassage® Social Spa in Portland, Oregon, where they employed and mentored dozens of practitioners offering individualized and small group wellness sessions.
Dr. Tiffany Ryan holds a 200-hour Hatha YTT, is a licensed massage therapist, and a trained Reiki practitioner. She also holds a Master’s degree and PhD in Social Work. As a published author, Dr. Ryan’s books and writings are included as course resources.
Katherine Parker holds a 200-hour YTT and has been teaching yoga for over a decade. She owned, operated, and sold two successful yoga studios in Portland, Oregon, where she taught hundreds of students and trained and employed dozens of yoga teachers.
What are therapists saying?
Since 2018, Yomassage® has delivered world-class trainings—both online and in person. Now, we’re bringing that same value, depth, and care to our yoga teacher trainings. Here’s what our students have to say about their experience.
