About 75% of the time, attending continuing education with us means travel.
We can’t be in every city. And our instructors teach only the courses they actively practice and specialize in — which means not every class is offered everywhere.
So yes… at some point, you may cross state lines to follow our FasciAshi footprints.
But here’s what we’ve seen over the years:
Our students don’t just travel for class. They build life around it.
• Family vacations
• Coworker retreats
• Solo reset weekends
• Conference add-ons
• Extended road trips
• “While we’re there…” micro-adventures
Returning with evidence-informed barefoot skills and elevated clinical competency that other local therapists haven’t developed positions you distinctly in your market.
BONUS! A sister article to this one has secretly posted simultaneously, sharing the upcoming schedule of classes, highlighting any back-to-back “travel once train twice” opportunities. Find the link at the end of this post!
🧭 Planning a Solo CE Trip? A Few Smart Moves.
If you’re considering traveling alone for training:
Start small if you’re new to solo travel.
Try a nearby overnight first - especially if it’s been a while since you’ve travelled.
Choose intentionally.
Mountains? Coast? Big city stimulation? Quiet reset? Let your nervous system guide you to where you can ground yourself and grow best.
Budget realistically.
Compare hotels, Air BnB’s, camping/glamping, and extended-stay options between different cities early. Need a car? Check your massage association and credit card benefits for any possible travel perks, and ask the instructor to put you in touch with other attendees: maybe you can carpool and expense-share!
ProTip: Check which of our cities are a direct flight from your nearest airport. Nonstop routes are often more affordable, less stressful, and easier to book when flight deals appear. A slightly farther city with a direct flight can cost less — and save hours of travel time — compared to a closer location with connections.
Plan one intentional connection.
Dinner with classmates. A local café ritual. A guided walk. Even solo travel benefits from micro-community.
And remember…
On every CBM Training Location page, we provide logistics support:
• Recommended nearby hotels
• Closest airports
• Transportation notes
• What to bring
• Classroom specificsWe don’t just tell you where to show up.
We help you plan the entire experience.👉 Explore campuses here:
https://centerforbarefootmassage.com/training-locations/
Not One-Size-Fits-All
The Center for Barefoot Massage is not a one-size-fits-all experience. We are a network of specialists using FasciAshi techniques in practice on our own local clients every week.
Each campus is led by an instructor who actively practices what they teach. Each brings a distinct lens — clinical, somatic, movement-based, business-savvy, structurally focused, pain-science informed, marketing maven.
Same standards.
Same curriculum integrity.
Different mentorship flavor.
That means you can choose a location not just by geography… but by the kind of thinking, energy, and professional growth you want to immerse yourself in. You can read about each instructor from their bio on our website, and get to know them by connecting with their regional Barefoot Massage training and local Barefoot Massage business social media profiles, newsletters, podcasts and blogs. Start to get to know each of us here.
Travel for the view.
Stay for the mentorship.
📍 Our Current Training Campuses
(West Coast → East Coast)
🌊 San Luis Obispo, California
With Missy @ BareFoot Body Works SLO
Instructor Strength: In her SLO practice, Missy blends Eastern-influenced ashiatsu massage with Western deep tissue and myofascial mobility work to address chronic tension and structural imbalance. In mentorship, she helps LMTs refine fluid transitions, intuitive pressure control, and gravity-based mechanics so they can deliver deep work efficiently while protecting their own longevity.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate (Occasionally Range of Motion when Ashley visits)
Local highlight: Hike Bishop Peak, explore Morro Bay’s waterfront beneath Morro Rock, road trip up to Big Sur, and catch a sunset walk along the piers at Avila or Pismo Beach.
🌴 Tustin, California
With Ashley @ SoleCal Barefoot Massage & Wellness
Instructor Strength: In her Orange County practice, Ashley specializes in myofascial barefoot massage for active professionals and athletes seeking structural restoration and lasting pain relief. She integrates breathwork and corrective principles into sessions. In mentorship, she teaches therapists how to apply performance-oriented barefoot work with efficient mechanics that protect their bodies.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Range of Motion (occasionally Intermediate when Missy visits)
Local highlight: Explore Laguna’s coves, bike Huntington Beach, watch sunset in Newport, and end the night with Disneyland fireworks lighting up the sky with dinner in Downtown Disney!
🌲 Hayden, Idaho
With Chancy & Jackie @ Syringa Bodyworks
Instructor Strength: In their Idaho practice, Chancy and Jackie provide deep structural barefoot massage grounded in somatic awareness and nervous system safety. Chancy emphasizes intuitive pressure and full-body engagement, while Jackie integrates extensive clinical and somatic training. Together, they mentor LMTs in delivering confident depth with clarity and sustainable mechanics.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate
Local highlight: Kayak or paddleboard on Hayden Lake, hike Tubbs Hill along Lake Coeur d’Alene, explore the floating boardwalk, and catch live music in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
🏔 Colorado Springs, Colorado
With Erin @ Camino Massage Therapy
Instructor Strength: In her Colorado practice, Erin blends deep tissue ashiatsu barefoot massage with myofascial mobilization, neuromuscular therapy, and corrective movement to improve mobility and function. In mentorship, she helps therapists translate assessment into effective barefoot application while preserving their hands and building sustainable, structurally focused practices.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, Range of Motion, Barefoot Matwork, Hot Ashi
Local highlight: Hike Garden of the Gods at sunrise, drive or cog-rail your way up Pikes Peak, explore Manitou Springs’ historic downtown, and unwind at a local craft brewery with mountain views.
🤠 San Antonio, Texas
With Jeni @ Heeling Sole Barefoot Massage
Instructor Strength: In her San Antonio practice, Jeni applies a myofascial barefoot approach rooted in pain science, structural change, and tensegral fascia principles. A barefoot massage pioneer and developer of the FasciAshi Strap, she integrates FasciAshi with Myoskeletal Alignment and Structural Integration concepts. In mentorship, she cultivates strong clinical reasoning — helping therapists understand not just how to apply the work, but why it works.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Intermediate, Range of Motion, FasciAshi Advanced, Clinical Neck
Local highlight: Paddleboard the quieter Southtown stretch of the River Walk, explore Blue Star Arts Complex, turn the kids loose at Seaworld, eat your way through the Pearl’s chef-driven restaurants, and catch live music under Texas night skies.
🌆 Plano (Dallas Area), Texas
With Hillary @ The Heeling Hut
Instructor Strength: In her Dallas-area practice, Hillary delivers deep, science-informed barefoot massage focused on pain relief, stress reduction, and improved movement. She integrates fascia-focused bodywork with nervous system awareness. In mentorship, she guides therapists in applying barefoot techniques with anatomical intention while building client-centered, sustainable practices.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, Barefoot Matwork
Local highlight: Recharge at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, explore the arts and food scene in historic Downtown Dallas, visit the Sixth Floor Museum, and unwind at one of the area’s hydrotherapy soaking spas. Don’t miss 6-Flags for a good scream on a rollercoaster!
🌉 St. Louis, Missouri
Instructor Strength: In her St. Louis practice, Sara specializes in deep structural barefoot massage that prioritizes connective tissue engagement and functional outcomes. She balances therapeutic depth with somatic awareness and client responsiveness. In training, she helps therapists calibrate pressure precisely while maintaining comfort and long-term practitioner sustainability.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, FasciAshi Advanced, Hot Ashi, Barefoot Matwork
Local highlight: Walk Forest Park or the Gateway Arch riverfront, visit the nearby Cathedral Basilica, explore the local City Museum (just as fun for adults as kids) and catch a baseball game!
🌙 Decatur, Alabama
With Sharon @ Harvest Moon Massage Therapy
Instructor Strength: In her Alabama practice, Sharon combines ashiatsu barefoot massage with reflexology, lymphatic work, and abdominal bodywork to support pain relief and nervous system regulation. In mentorship, she teaches therapists how to adapt depth safely, expand clinical versatility, and apply barefoot techniques across diverse client presentations.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, Barefoot Matwork
Local highlight: Explore Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, visit Space Camp and experience outer space at the US Space and Rocket Center, and don’t miss those Tennessee River sunsets.
🌇 Cincinnati, Ohio
With MC @ Affinity Massagesborder
Instructor Strength: In her Cincinnati practice, Mary-Claire specializes in comfortable, deep tissue ashiatsu barefoot massage, using broad, even pressure to relieve chronic tension and improve circulation. As a solo practitioner, she blends therapeutic depth with relaxation applications, and she shares practical marketing insights for independent LMTs.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, Hot Ashi occasionally Range of Motion
Local highlight: Wander Over-the-Rhine’s historic streets, tour Findlay Market, cross the Roebling Suspension Bridge at sunset, and catch a Reds game along the Ohio River.
🌲 Durham, North Carolina
Instructor Strength: In her Durham practice, Julie blends decades of deep tissue work with myofascial ashiatsu barefoot massage and advanced Rolfing structural integration experience to address chronic pain and mobility limitations. She emphasizes practical, results-driven application. In mentorship, she helps therapists refine footprint efficiency, fascia sensing, and client education strategies that translate directly into practice.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, FasciAshi Advanced, Clinical Neck, occasionally Range of Motion
Local highlight: Walk through Duke Gardens, bike the American Tobacco Trail, tour the Duke Lemur Center (yes, actual lemurs), and explore Durham’s indie coffee, bookstore, and food scene.
🍁 Albany / Glenmont, New York
Instructor Strength: In her New York practice, Dawn specializes in FasciAshi barefoot massage integrated with stretch therapy and movement principles to improve mobility and reduce chronic pain. In mentorship, she guides therapists in purposeful tissue contact, fascia engagement, and incorporating mobility work into barefoot sessions with clarity and confidence.
Classes taught here: FasciAshi Fundamentals, Intermediate, Range of Motion
Local highlight: Explore Hudson Valley hiking trails, tour Revolutionary-era landmarks, drive over the historic Hudson River bridges, and visit nearby Saratoga Springs or farm markets.
📘 Continuing Education Credits You Can Use Anywhere
The Center for Barefoot Massage is an NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Provider (Provider #1333).
Many state boards and all of the professional massage associations (like AMTA & ABMP) accept NCBTMB-approved continuing education through reciprocity. If a state requires an extra step, we’ve likely already got that on lock…you can confirm if your states “extras” are covered here.
That means you do not have to stay in your home state to renew your license.
You renew through your home board. If your state accepts NCBTMB-approved CE hours, then your CBM training counts — even if you traveled out of state to take it.
Every course includes:
• Official CE transcript
• Provider documentation
• Instructor and location details
• Clear CE hour breakdown
We always recommend confirming with your licensing board if you have specific questions, but most states recognize NCBTMB approval.
Why Travel Matters
There is something powerful about:
• Learning outside your normal treatment room
• Being the student again
• Immersing yourself fully
• Bringing home skills most therapists locally don’t yet offer
It’s not just CE hours, it’s professional expansion and technique competency. Leveling these things up sometimes requires leaving your zip code.
Follow the FasciAshi footprints: We’re so excited to meet you in our element!
👣
— Jeni & the CBM Team
DON’T FORGET! Today’s sister newsletter to this deep dive post has secretly posted here, sharing our upcoming schedule of classes, highlighting any back-to-back “travel once train twice” opportunities! No FOMO!
Though I have met MANY of the CBM instructors over the years through my daughter Jeni, the format used in this post to share more about each of them even showed ME a few new things that I didn't know! What a remarkable group of women you all are!