How to Install Ashiatsu Bars and How We Installed Our Set
Along with answering the following questions:- What does it cost to install stationary Ashiatsu Bars?
- How and who should install them?
- What materials will I need?
- Where do I find the supplies?
- What are some of the challenges

I love barefoot deep tissue massage, and I could not wait to install my first Ashiatsu bars.
My first stab or I should say my husband’s first stab at the installation of bars, was, let’s just say a bit of a challenge. After giving him the instructions and a non-technical sketch that I had received in my class training. My hubby took one look at the picture and grimaced. What’s with the look, I asked? Just so you know, this man can make a light bulb out of a candy wrapper. Newly married at the time, I was soon to discover his genius. Our ceiling was vaulted and sloped, so that presented a challenge. On the plus side, there were wooden trusses available for support. However, the space above the ceiling was too tight for human access. So we were going to need to use the trusses for direct support. He tried to explain that the fat machine threads were not made to screw into wooden trusses and that this would weaken the structure of the trusses. The trusses support the roof, and all my ears heard, were, …blah, blah, blah, blah, blah… seriously the ceiling will fall down? We were getting nowhere. He was convinced a moron had written the instructions. So he tossed the instructions aside and came up with his own design. Together we made a trip to Home Depot where we purchased threaded rods, plywood, along with some nuts, washers, screws caps and the proper size wooden

As a matter of fact, it was with these bars that The Barefoot Masters® would develop the first complete Ashiatsu routine.
How much will it cost?
Of course, it depends on your set-up. In this instance, we had wooden trusses above the ceiling. With the box version, it was about $150. in materials. And with the second version it was about the same, but only took one day instead of three. Of course, that was over 15 years ago so it will cost more now.
So who should install your bars? Perhaps someone like a husband, boyfriend or family member with mechanical skills is available to do the job. Or find someone who is willing to do a trade.
What materials do I need?
A list is provided by downloading our free schematic for one-way of putting up the bars with wooden trusses. These schematics also include a material list. Or purchase the 5 ways of putting up the bars for $19.99. Download your free schematic below.
Where do I find the supplies?
Granted, most hardware stores will carry most of the supplies. However, you might get lucky and find them else where. However, Home Depot is the only place that carries the eyebolts. Although, you might get lucky and find them else where.
What are some of the challenges?
We encountered the problem with a sloped ceiling. And we had to remove a ceiling fan. Also, you might need a stud finder. Uniquely, the biggest challenge is finding someone to install the bars.
Later, I decided to teach all over the country. So, then my genius hubby needed to design our freestanding Portable Ashiatsu Bars. Of course, that’s another funny story that I will write about in another blog post.
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Michelle D. Mace, a 20 year veteran of massage therapy and esthetician, is CEO of The Barefoot Masters®. Our company develops techniques that save the hands and bodies of massage therapists. All of our courses are available via live class training, home study, and online courses. Also, all courses are NCBTMB approved.