Schedule a Session with Leah

Private Sessions with Leah…

In Berkeley on Fridays

Located one half block from the North Berkeley BART station.

Rates:

$100 for a 75 minute session (90 minutes is reserved for you on the schedule)

or…

$90 for a 75 minute session received within a month of your previous appointment

24 hour cancellation notice is required or ½ the normal fee applies

 

To Schedule:

1) Use the calendar below to find an available session.

2) Then send an email with the date and time of your chosen available session.

Leah Gillman, Barefoot Bodywork

Barefoot Bodywork, evolved from Ashiatsu and Barefoot Shiatsu, is both efficient to practice and gratifying to receive. The technique is primarily two basic footwork techniques: rocking and leaning and endless combinations and variations of these techniques. Barefoot Bodywork begins with learning the basic form while gaining the balance and coordination required. As the physical skill level of the practitioner develops, the ability to feel and ‘listen’ through the feet comes to life. Barefoot Bodywork sessions are for those interested in exploring and considering limitations in order to come into greater consciousness with their physical, spiritual and emotional selves.

Why schedule a Barefoot Bodywork Session?
Barefoot Bodywork sessions are scheduled for the same reasons as other forms of massage. However, it is distinct in that it informs the recipient about the ways they have defined themselves while creating an opportunity for them to consider something different. It is for all people who want to come into a greater consciousness of their physical, spiritual and emotional selves. It is appropriate for any age or body type–large and petite, young and old and everyone in between…

Leah studies with Edward Spencer
who studied with the creator of Barefoot Shiatsu, Shizuko Yamamoto. Leah began studying with Edward in 2000 at the Acupressure Institute. She has completed a nine month apprenticeship program with him and is certified to teach Ashiatsu at the beginning level. She continues to meet with Edward on a regular basis. Currently, Leah continues her education in the traditional Chinese health arts at the Acupressure Institute, where she also assists Edward with his classes.

A word about Leah from Edward Spencer…
I originally met Leah Gillman briefly in 2000 through a relative. She struck me even then as a formidable human being committed to learning and truth. She became both a client and student of mine through the Acupressure Institute of Berkeley, California later in 2000 and graduated from an apprenticeship with me in late June of 2005 at which time she was certified to teach my work, Ashiatsu, at its beginning level. She has been an assistant instructor with me at the Acupressure Institute since that time and has more recently substitute taught level one courses for me there.

Of all my students over the past 30 years, Leah has been the most ambitious and the most persistent in the learning, practice, and transmission of the work in its purest form. Her background as a dancer & choreographer, her athleticism and yoga practice, as well as her artist’s soul have allowed her to grasp the essence of the work and to execute it as art with compassion. She represents the direct line back to the founder of Ashiatsu (aka., Barefoot Shiatsu, aka. Macrobiotic Shiatsu), Shizuko Yamamoto.

I am honored and proud to speak on her behalf and of her achievement in this revered healing practice. May beings benefit from the touch of her feet and hands.

With Great Love & Respect,
Edward A. Spencer
Senior Ashiatsu Practitioner & Teacher