SARGA BODYWORK® is a barefoot massage method that employs the use of a fabric strap fastened to a massage table to deliver therapeutic myofascial and deep tissue techniques. This length of fabric is used by practitioners for stability and to add tensional and gravitational force to specific manual therapy methods. These methods, applied with the broad contact surfaces of the feet facilitate less restriction and more ease and relaxation in recipients’ bodies.
Please confirm that you meet our requirements.
For this in-person course, the following requirements apply:
- Must have at least 1 year of manual therapy experience.
- Must meet your state/country's massage licensure requirements.
- Must have current liability/malpractice insurance in the state/country where you practice. No exceptions.
- Fitness level is especially important for Sarga Bodywork practice on raised massage tables. Sarga Bodywork is an advanced barefoot massage modality that requires an exceptional degree of focus, patience, physical fitness, and bodywork experience in order to master it. Please see below to ensure you meet these requirements before you register.
Fitness requirements to successfully learn & perform Sarga Bodywork:
- The ability to balance on one foot for at least 1 minute without holding onto anything for support. Ankle and knee stabilizing exercises are highly recommended in preparation for this course, especially if you've had previous injuries and/or surgeries to these joints.
- Excellent cardiovascular conditioning and the ability to perform cardiovascular exercise (jogging, swimming, etc.) for 10-15 minutes without stopping.
- The ability to perform at least 3 sets of 20 squats.
- The ability to isometrically hold a plank for at least 1 minute.
Sarga Bodywork will absolutely get easier with practice. However, learning this modality can be rigorous and challenging at first. Excellent physical conditioning (particularly isometric strength) is a must in order to gain the most from a Sarga Bodywork course.
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In-Person Course Tuition is non-refundable but may be transferrable.
Please review the following information before registering for this course:
In this advanced, in-person course students will learn a new set of techniques to add to their existing Sarga Bodywork repertoire on raised massage tables. In addition, it will revisit some of the applications in our Sarga 101 course, but with more detail and attention to the nuances of proper technique and body mechanics. Includes lifetime access to the Sarga 102 Online course and access to a private Facebook group for ongoing course support. This course package provides 16.5 Continuing Education Credits upon completion of both the in-person and online curriculum (NCBTMB #1431).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES:
Sarga Bodywork tuition fees are included for each package.
32" wide custom Sarga massage tables are provided, along with attachments, silks, and Myo.Rub for practicing in class.
You must bring your own sheets and towels to class each day unless you opt for "linen service" at an additional fee.
A pair of clean rubber flip-flops or sandals to wear exclusively in the classroom for treatments. These should be made entirely of rubber, without fabric; non-porous for sanitary reasons.
Tuition costs do not include Sarga Merchandise. Merchandise is available for purchase after class with 10% student discount rate. Will be shipped priority flat rate.
Please come with clean, pedicured feet every day of class (clipped and clean toenails and cuticles, filed calluses, etc.). On hand high quality foot file and clippers recommended for maintenance.
Closest airport is SDF Louisville- 15 mins from class!
