120 min. Ashiatsu Bar Therapy

Service Description

Ashiatsu: Ashiatsu comes from the Japanese word “Ashi” which translates to “foot” and “atsu” to “pressure” also referred to as “barefoot massage” by westerners. Ashiatsu is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure while utilizing their feet and body weight. Working with gravity instead of against it, Ashiatsu massage therapists are able to provide an effective therapeutic massage without causing pain or discomfort to themselves or the receiving client. Cream is lightly applied to the clients body making this deep therapeutic massage fluid and relaxing, similar to Swedish or Deep tissue except with a therapists feet. Above the table are a set of parallel bars used for balance, support and overall safety of both client and therapist. If you are in need of relaxing, deep tissue work, but do not enjoy the discomfort that comes with pointy elbows and thumbs, then Ashiatsu will suit you well. Gravity enables Ashiatsu massage therapists to deliver up to 3x deeper pressure than with traditional hands-on treatments. By utilizing the broad surface of the foot as a massage tool, the therapist is able to provide consistent pressure and the shape of the foot contours nicely to the body. As a result, my clients enjoy extra range of movement and a decrease in chronic tension without having to endure painful, sharp strokes.