The Silk Mill Retreat

The Silk Mill Retreat A Women’s Wholistic Ritual Inspired Boutique Spa A Women’s Wholistic Ritual Inspired Day Spa in Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia

I just had *1* spot open up for my June 11-13, 2026 Basic’s course! Come learn barefoot massage with me in Fredericksbur...
05/01/2026

I just had *1* spot open up for my June 11-13, 2026 Basic’s course! Come learn barefoot massage with me in Fredericksburg, Virginia!

What is Ashiatsu? 👣♥️✨

The root word “Ashi” in Japanese means foot and “Atsu” means pressure. Together, they mean “foot pressure”.

Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy is a westernized adaptation of barefoot massage techniques, therapists utilize their body weight, bare feet and parallel wooden bars suspended above the therapist’s head for support, balance and for client safety to apply a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage.

Benefits for Clients include:
- reduced inflammation
- increase in range of motion
- increased circulation and lymph movement
- deep relaxation
- decreased pain

Benefits for Massage Therapists who offer Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy:
- ability to give 3x the pressure while working smarter and not harder
- creates a unique niche in your local area
- include better body mechanics with less wear and tear vs traditional hands on therapies
- increased revenue and can extend career longevity

If you’re interested in taking a step in a new direction with your career or growing your existing skill set in barefoot massage, I would love to welcome you to my class in Fredericksburg, Virginia $795 for NCBTMB approved 24 CEU’s.

Use code NEWLOC75 for $75 off your registration.

Link is below in comments. You can comment below with your questions or email me at KristyPouxCMT@gmail.com or call 540-220-9291.

I hope to see you soon! ✨

I want to talk about the train. 🚂 A wise woman once told me that in life, there’s a train.There are people who get on th...
04/30/2026

I want to talk about the train. 🚂

A wise woman once told me that in life, there’s a train.

There are people who get on the train and off the train.

There are people who will ride the train for a season.

There are people who get on the train and off the train and back on again.

There are people who will ride with you your whole life. (Or in this instance, I’m speaking about career)

I have clients who are on my schedule for a while, clients who are with me only for a season and I have my OG’s who’ve been with me my entire existence as a Massage Therapist.

Remember, the people who are meant for you always show up…even if it’s just for a reason, a season or a lifetime. 💛

Actual conversation between my husband and I. 😅 Yes, he is still with us. 🙄😆
04/29/2026

Actual conversation between my husband and I. 😅

Yes, he is still with us. 🙄😆

Woooo…I’m going to ruffle feathers with this. 😅😆I read once from one of my favorite authors “The brighter you shine, the...
04/29/2026

Woooo…I’m going to ruffle feathers with this. 😅😆

I read once from one of my favorite authors “The brighter you shine, the more some will project their shadow of their own unlived dreams on you.” -Danielle Blackwood

I had a discussion with a dear friend recently on her upcoming price increase and she was nervous because her other industry friends were shocked she was going up $20.

I’ve been in the massage world a long time. I see this type of unhealed-healer-lack-of-worth projection placed at the feet of other healers who are charging their worth all the time.

If you want to charge $65 for 60 minutes…babe that’s all you. 🤗 Go right ahead, love that for you if you can run your business and thrive at that price point. But let me be abundantly clear: Massage, bodywork and esthetics are an energy exchange. I am not accessible to everyone and that’s on purpose. I am not for everyone and it doesn’t bother me one single bit. And if that bothers YOU, you need to ask yourself WHY someone else charging what they do BOTHERS you. 🤔 I sleep just fine knowing what I charge is worth every single penny. I will also encourage an abundant mindset over all of my students and friends working in pink collar industries every chance I get. 💁🏼‍♀️

It’s okay if you don’t think something is worth what is being charged but that most certainly doesn’t mean it isn’t priced correctly. 👌🏻 Just because you’re stuck in broke healer mode doesn’t mean everyone else should be.

And as always if you’re an LMT or Estie, if you need a pep talk because you’re stuck in a place of shadow…I’m always here. ♥️✨

Do you want to know what literally makes my heart bubble 🫧 over? 😭The random DM’s & texts I receive from my students sha...
04/27/2026

Do you want to know what literally makes my heart bubble 🫧 over? 😭

The random DM’s & texts I receive from my students sharing their wins with me. 🥹

I’ve received several messages today that made my heart ♥️ so full and I just want my students to know I’m so incredibly proud of each of you. 🙏🏻

Thank you for choosing to study with me and for allowing me the privilege to be apart of your journey. You’re my why. 🌱

I’m busy as a bee 🐝 this morning making pizza 🍕 homemade maple 🍁 🍨 and salted pistachio chocolate 🍫 chip cookies. 🍪 But ...
04/18/2026

I’m busy as a bee 🐝 this morning making pizza 🍕 homemade maple 🍁 🍨 and salted pistachio chocolate 🍫 chip cookies. 🍪

But later today I’ll be in studio (I’m still on my staycation but my husband needs a spa day 🤣) making some barefoot content, FINALLY. 👣♥️✨

Ask me anything about barefoot massage 👇🏻 👇🏻 👇🏻 in the comments and I’ll make sure to answer your questions with each video I post over the next few days.

I hope you’re having a beautiful Saturday wherever you are. 🌞🌷🪺

Dear clients,The cost of goods and running my small heart centered ♥️ practice continue to rise.All pricing listed on my...
04/16/2026

Dear clients,

The cost of goods and running my small heart centered ♥️ practice continue to rise.

All pricing listed on my website reflects the new pricing effective May 15, 2026.

Clients will have a choice of over 30+ hot and cold beverages, their choice of a complimentary Astro-Herbal Foot Soak created in house during the most beneficial transits with Aromatherapy & an Oracle card reading or a 15 minute Pre or Post Nap on a Chakra Gemstone infused Infrared Mat.

Clients will have their choice one of the following enhancements for all 75, 105, 130 minute Barefoot Massage, Spa Relaxation and Warm Bamboo Massage sessions: Cupping, Sound Healing, Dry Brushing or your choice of oil from the Astrology-inspired oil bar incorporated into your session.

I sincerely appreciate your loyalty and want to continue to offer you beautiful, curated specifically to you experiences in my treatment room. 🙏🏻✨

Thank you for your kindness and understanding.

Address

Fredericksburg, VA

Website

https://www.deepfeet.com/instructors/kristy-poux

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