I recently took my 5th class here, and as always, it was fantastic. I have been doing barefoot massage for 8-ish years and had already taken beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, but took Fundamentals as a review and refresher, and was definitely impressed with how much more specific the strokes are now compared to when I first started. Definitely worth it and still able to learn new things to bring back to my clients. ☺️ Whether you’re brand new to barefoot or an experienced therapist, go here, train with Julie, and you will level up your massage 🙌

Julie is amazing! Her knowledge of anatomy had me mind blown. I took her ROM class and it definitely elevated my barefoot massage skills. I am putting them into practice, and my clients are loving it.Bonus: her studio is SO welcoming, cute and spacious!

Julie takes the time to make sure you know the stroke before you do it. I really appreciated her style of teaching and her hands on approach!! Can not wait to take another class with her!!

Julie was an amazing instructor. I learned so much & can’t wait to try it on my clients.

I learned so much from Julie in such a short period of time. Will definitely be coming back!!

I took Range of Motion training from Julie and it was one of the best trainings I’ve attended. Julie was attentive, professional, personable, and she presented the information in a clear manner that was easy to absorb. I am already using the material I learned in all my massages! I love CBM and I will definitely be back to train with Julie in the future! Thanks so much for everything!

I came to the studio for an updated Ashiatsu training. Julie is an absolute master at all things barefoot massage! She does every thoughtful move with ease and teaches all of her students and employees how to do the same. The studio is uber clean and all of her staff were so kind! If you need massage or bodywork THIS. IS. THE. PLACE. Durham is lucky to have this amazing gem!

Julie Marciniak is amazing! She knows so much about the bodies structure and function and how to help release old holding pattens to increase mobility. You can tell she loves what she does. It’s shows in her work. Once she has worked with you, you will understand. I highly recommend taking a class with Julie at NC Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage.

Ive been a massage therapist for 21 years, and the 4 barefoot classes Ive taking with Julie at Bull City Soles are the best investment yet. I was growing weary of the toll doing massage was taking on body. I was able to leave after the first weekend of the fundamentals class and feel so much better in my body. I now had the use of my feet and gravity in addition to my hands. Over the 3 plus years since my first barefoot class, Ive retained more clients for longer sessions. Each year my gross income has climbed. Most importantly, I love the techniques and enjoy work again. I would encourage anyone considering barefoot therapy, to take with Julie and her wonderful staff.

I highly recommend Julie’s barefoot massage classes to other Massage Therapists seeking quality continuing education. Julie is warm, inviting and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with her students. I look forward to continuing studying with her in the future.

Julie is amazing! Positively energetic. She was patient and encouraging if ever something didnt click with me. She was/is very knowledgeable and welcomed questions.... It was both educational and fun and I would definitely recommend, even retake her class.

Julie Marciniak and her entire staff were extremely professional, helpful and kind. The tuition cost was definitely worth it. I learned so much in three days that will enable me to prolong my career. Julie is very patient and thorough in explaining every movement, every motion. It is very obvious by the clients who volunteered for us to work on them that they have a tremendous relationship and deep respect for Julie and her staff. I highly recommend this place!

This is my first class with Julie for barefoot massage training and what a great experience! Started a little rocky due to a mishap on my part but I couldnt be happier with the way it turned out! She and her staff went above and beyond to help me complete this course on time with the others. They are all kind, caring and very patient in the learning process and oh so knowledgeable! Its amazing how one little position can change the dynamics in your work. I would highly recommend this instructor for your next certification. They are the BEST! A much added value to my practice and my body. Thank you so much!

Cannot wait for the opportunity to take more classes at Bull City Soles! If you are interested in learning new skills, or just needing a little refreshing or polishing up, THIS is the place to be!Julie is full of knowledge, tips and tricks, and makes the entire learning experience so much fun.

Julie is amazing! She is very patient, understanding and a wonderful teacher. I absolutely enjoyed every minute of the training and you will too! I have taken several different courses with Julie over the years. She is the best!

The barefoot massage classes at Bull City Soles are fabulous continuing education courses. The Center for Barefoot Massage fasciashi techniques and barefoot strokes elevate my ability to meet client’s needs. Julie is an extraordinary instructor who ensures student understanding and application of the new techniques. The classroom space is professional and comfortable and allows students to see the tools used in her client sessions. I look forward to my next continuing education course at Bull City Soles with Julie.

I really enjoyed my experience learning barefoot massage fundamentals. Julie is Amazing and gifted in multiple ways. Always smiling and willing to go the extra mile for her students and staff. I feel honored to have been taught by a true Legend in this career field. Looking forward to continuing my knowledge with julie and her staff. They are Awesome!!

Julie is far the best at what she does! She is extremely knowledgeable and kind and fun!

Yet another great class with Julie and her amazing foot work! I just couldnt wait to come home and implement my new techniques from our intermediate class this past week. My clients are very happy with what Ive learned and so are my feet! Thanks again Julie, Ill be back soon to continue my Ashi journey.

As a licensed massage therapist, I got sick and tired of hurting every single night when my shift was over. I suffered from migraine headaches, severe right shoulder pain from a too many deep tissue massages, back pain, piriformis issues, mild loss of sensation in my hands from too many hot stone sessions and isolation work with my fingers, and much more. I was extremely over worked and extremely under paid while working in the spa. So, one day I decided to look for something else that would allow me to do the work that I love while avoiding pain and injuries. After searching the internet, I found a barefoot massage training in Durham, NC. There were many other programs out there but location and pricing was key for me because I have a large family. From this point on, everything changed for me as a therapist after taking all of the course she offered at that time.Upon meeting Julie, I wondered how her tiny feet could teach me something about the body that I didn’t already know. I was a little skeptic on the first day of class because this modality was new to me. But I was highly impressed by Julie’s knowledge of the body from the moment see placed her feet on my back. It was as if they were communicating with my muscles and the dysfunction contained within. Her tiny feet mapped out my body with deep balanced pressure. By the end of training one, I could feel the changes in my body. It was clear that she possessed an awesome awareness of the body’s anatomy and she was a natural teacher.The environment of Julie’s practice is clean and inviting. After just a few days of training, you forget that you have to go home because you just want to stay there and keep practicing. The staff members are absolutely wonderful and become almost like family members after you hang around long enough. And fortunately for me, I was able to partner with 3 of current staff members during my trainings. Natural talent is all that comes to mind when I revisit my memories from partnering with them.As a retired teacher, it was also refreshing to see that she didn’t set any of her students up to fail and was highly concerned with practicing safely and efficiently. Julie created an environment that was all-inclusive and respectful to everyone in attendance. She never rushed any of her trainings and planned a teacher/student ratio that was very effective for optimal learning. Pricing was very reasonable for what she has to offer. All sessions were in-person and not on a pre-recorded website that can cause safety concerns around practicing on the general public. Instead, we did live in person practice sessions every day with a practicum at the end on various body types. We had Julie by our side checking our body mechanics and foot placement throughout the training. This gave us a real-world experience of the various types of bodies we would be working on when we were certified. While equipping us with the tools to be successful. All levels of training incorporated many different learning styles and references that made the material that was being presented digestible. Allowing me to retain the learning and be self-confident in the new skills that I’d learned.These barefoot massage trainings allowed me to empower myself and take back control over my body and my career. I left the spa life and became an independent contractor and have been doing barefoot massage ever since. I no longer suffer from the tormenting pain felt after doing regular massage sessions. The most impacting thing that I took away from her trainings was the fact that we all are forever learners. If you’re on the fence about deciding whether or not barefoot massage is right for you, I would say take the beginners class and see where it goes. I was on the fence too. But after the first day, I knew I had made the right decision to save my body and my sanity as a massage therapist. I also gained Julie as my Rolfer and someone I look up to for her genuineness and commitment to our field.