The Asthiatsu Thai Flow System

Foundation & Flow (part 1)

Protect the Healer. Elevate the Profession

Learn a System That Transforms the Way You Think, Move, and Treat.

The World Needs Healers.

Every day, massage therapists change lives. They help people move without pain, recover after injury, sleep through the night, return to work, play with their children, and embrace the people they love. Their work matters. More than most people will ever realize.

Yet every year our profession loses extraordinary therapists. Not because they stop caring. Not because they lose their passion. Because no one showed them there was another way.

 

Slowly...The profession you once loved becomes the very thing that hurts you.

Ashiatsu Thai Flow

I’ve watched it happen far too many times. And every time another gifted therapist leaves this profession, I ask myself the same question.

How many people will never experience their gift?

Because every therapist who leaves takes with them years of knowledge, years of compassion, years of healing, and years of changing lives. That loss doesn’t belong only to the therapist. It belongs to every future client they would have helped.

I believe we can change that.

Welcome to The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System.

This isn’t simply another Ashiatsu course. It isn’t traditional Thai Massage. It isn’t another collection of techniques.

Ashiatsu Thai Flow Training using overhead bars

It is a complete treatment system developed through more than twenty years of clinical practice, international study, teaching, competition, and one relentless question.

How can we help therapists build careers measured in decades—not years?

That question became The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System.

A system that blends barefoot compression, Dynamic Deep Tissue™, Thai Dynamic Stretching, Pha Khaw Ma movement, Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, fascia science, therapist ergonomics, and clinical reasoning into one seamless treatment experience.

Its purpose is simple.

To help you deliver exceptional outcomes for your clients while protecting the most important tool you’ll ever use.

Your body!

Because massage therapy shouldn’t shorten your career.

This isn’t simply another Ashiatsu course. It isn’t traditional Thai Massage. It isn’t another collection of techniques.

It is a complete treatment system developed through more than twenty years of clinical practice, international study, teaching, competition, and one relentless question.

How can we help therapists build careers measured in decades—not years?

That question became The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System.

Day One


 

Build the Foundation

Every great therapist begins with a strong foundation. Day One focuses on understanding the principles that make The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System both safe and effective.

You’ll Learn

  • The philosophy behind The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System
  • Therapist ergonomics and body mechanics
  • Safe bar and cloth use with movement principles
  • Pressure calibration using your feet
  • Clinical assessment and treatment planning
  • Contraindications, modifications, and safety protocols
  • Dynamic Deep Tissue™ compression techniques
  • Foundational barefoot body mechanics
  • Client communication, consent, positioning, and draping

By the end of Day One, you’ll understand not only how to perform the techniques—but why they work.

Dr Amanda (seated) and Lynn (standing) massaging right side of male client
Ashiatsu Thai Flow by Dr. Amanda

Day Two



Develop Flow

Once your foundation is established, we begin creating seamless movement. This is where isolated techniques become connected treatment.

You’ll learn how to transition effortlessly between barefoot compression, Thai Dynamic Stretching, movement therapy, and clinical decision-making without interrupting the client experience.

Throughout the Day You’ll Develop

  • Fluid treatment transitions
  • Thai-inspired movement and mobility
  • Pha Khaw Ma movement integration
  • Fascia-focused treatment strategies
  • Meridian-based treatment concepts
  • Dynamic client positioning
  • Adapting treatments for different body types
  • Movement efficiency for therapist longevity

This is where your treatments begin to feel less like a sequence of techniques and more like a complete therapeutic experience.

Day Three


Integrate the System

The final day brings everything together.

You’ll begin thinking like a clinician rather than simply performing techniques.

Working alongside Dr. Amanda and Al, you’ll refine your movement, receive individualized coaching, and confidently perform complete treatments from assessment through aftercare.

You’ll integrate:

  • Complete 60-minute treatment protocols
  • Complete 90-minute treatment protocols
  • Clinical assessment and treatment planning
  • Posterior, anterior, and seated treatment applications
  • Thai Dynamic Stretching integration
  • Client modifications and adaptations
  • Home care recommendations
  • Documentation and treatment progression
  • Practical coaching and feedback
Ashiatsu Thai Flow Dr. Amanda and Lynn

Frequently Asked Questions

Investing in a new treatment system is a big decision. Below are answers to the questions we hear most often.

Who is this course designed for?

The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System – Part 1: Foundation & Flow is designed for healthcare professionals and movement practitioners who want to deliver exceptional treatments while protecting their own bodies.

This course is ideal for:

  • Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs)
  • Massage Therapy Students
  • Physiotherapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Osteopaths
  • Athletic Therapists
  • Acupuncturists
  • International Massage Therapists
  • Personal Trainers
  • Stretch Therapists

Whether you’re early in your career or have decades of experience, this system is designed to help you think differently, move more efficiently, and confidently integrate barefoot bodywork into your practice.

Absolutely. This program was designed to build your confidence from the ground up. You’ll begin with therapist ergonomics, safety, body mechanics, pressure calibration, and movement principles before progressing into treatment application.

Every technique is demonstrated, practiced, and refined with personalized coaching throughout the three days. No previous Ashiatsu experience is required.

Yes. One of the biggest misconceptions about barefoot massage is that great treatments depend on body weight. They don’t.

They depend on intelligent movement. You’ll learn how to use leverage, body mechanics, timing, and movement to create comfortable, effective pressure without relying on strength alone.

Great therapists don’t force pressure. They create it through movement.

That’s completely normal. Most students feel that way before their first class.

By the end of the weekend, many discover that using their feet actually feels more natural than they expected. You’ll develop confidence gradually through guided practice, continuous feedback, and a supportive learning environment.

You don’t need them to begin learning. All training equipment is provided during class.

You’ll also receive take-home clamps to help you safely integrate techniques into both clinic and mobile treatment settings. We’ll discuss different equipment options and practical solutions that fit a variety of practice environments.

Most clients are surprised by how comfortable and relaxing it feels. Because your foot distributes pressure across a much broader surface area than an elbow or thumb, treatments often feel deep without being sharp or uncomfortable.

Many clients describe Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ as one of the most relaxing and effective treatments they have ever experienced.

Upon successful completion you’ll be able to confidently:

  • Perform complete 60-minute treatment sessions
  • Perform complete 90-minute treatment sessions
  • Deliver posterior, seated, and anterior treatment protocols
  • Integrate Thai Dynamic Stretching into treatments
  • Assess movement and adapt treatments to different clients
  • Confidently incorporate The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System into your existing clinical practice

Course Investment

The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System

Part 1 • Foundation & Flow


September 21–23, 2026

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily

(One-hour lunch break)

Early Bird Tuition

Price: $1499 $1199 + GST

 You Save $298

Available up to and including September 7th, 2026

After September 7th

$1,499 + GST

Regular Price in Effect $1497 + GST Starting September 8th

Your Registration Includes

  • Three days of intensive hands-on instruction
  • Training with Dr. Amanda Diep and Special Guest Instructor Al Poliarco
  • Small class size
  • All classroom equipment provided
  • Official Certificate of Completion
  • NHPC Approved – 15 Continuing Education Credits
  • CMMOTA Approved – 20.5 Continuing Education Credits
  • Mentorship opportunities with Dr. Amanda
  • 10% Alumni Discount on future ElearnPedia programs

Full attendance is required to receive certification.

ElearnPedia Massage School

Unit 213, Dragon City Mall 328 Centre Street South Calgary, Alberta 

Convenient Parking

  • Underground parking within Dragon City Mall
  • City of Calgary parking lot behind the mall
  • Impark parking across the street
  • C-Train station approximately 7 minutes away
  • Multiple Calgary Transit bus stops directly in front of the building

Nearby Accommodations

  • Alt Hotel Calgary East Village
  • Hyatt Regency Calgary
  • Le Germain Hotel Calgary
  • Calgary Marriott Downtown
  • Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown
  • The Westin Calgary
  • Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
  • Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
  • HI Calgary City Centre
  • The Calgary Hub Hostel

THE ASHIATSU THAI FLOW™ MANIFESTO

What We Believe:

Most of all... We believe education should never create followers. It should create future leaders !

Welcome to a New Generation of Therapists.

  • Movement over Force
  • Flow over Repetition
  • Clinical Reasoning over Memorization
  • Longevity over Burnout
  • Purpose over Protocol

A generation committed to protecting the healer while elevating the profession.

A generation that continues:

  • Learning.
  • Questioning.
  • Innovating.
  • Sharing.
  • Leading.

Because the future of massage therapy will not be shaped by those who simply follow established paths. It will be shaped by those willing to create better ones.

Become Part of the Movement.

If you’ve read this far…Perhaps you’ve realized this isn’t simply another continuing education course.It’s an opportunity to rethink how you practice.How you move.How you teach.And ultimately…The legacy you’ll leave behind.

If you believe therapists deserve healthier, longer careers…If you believe exceptional care begins by protecting the healer…If you believe our profession can continue to evolve…

Then we’d be honored to welcome you into The Ashiatsu Thai Flow™ System.

Join a community committed to learning, innovation, clinical excellence, and helping shape the future of massage therapy.

Because every therapist who stays healthy has the opportunity to change thousands of lives.And every great movement begins with one decision.

2 therapists applying pressure on upper and lower back.

Join therapists committed to movement, purpose, clinical reasoning and lifelong learning.