Ashiatsu Massage
What is Ashiatsu?
Is Ashiatsu Right for You?
Benefits of Ashiatsu
What is Ashiatsu?
In the Japenese language “Ashi” translates to foot and “Atsu” into pressure. Ashiatsu Massage, 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 therapists are able to provide an effective therapeutic massage without causing pain or discomfort to themselves or the receiving client.
Benefits of Ashiatsu
Is Ashiatsu Right for You?
Benefits of Ashiatsu
Deep Tissue Massage Without Discomfort
If your clients are in need of deep tissue work, but don’t enjoy the discomfort that comes with pointy elbows and thumbs, then Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy® is the treatment for them! Gravity enables Ashiatsu therapists to deliver up to 3x deeper pressure than with traditional hands-on treatments. Utilizing the broad surface of your foot as your massage tool provides consistent pressure and contours nicely to the body. As a result clients will enjoy the same extra range of movement and decrease in chronic tension relief without having to endure painful strokes.
Frees Up Bundled Nerves
Movements along the para spinals and the lumbar region can relieve muscle spasms and open the intervertebral foramen (where spinal nerves pass through). It will give the nerves more space as well as increase circulation by bringing more freshly oxygenated blood to the area being treated.
Elongates Muscles and Detoxifies
Many ashiatsu strokes help to elongate the spine. These movements dramatically stretch shortened muscles, which help in relieving pain and discomfort. These long fluid strokes also help flush the body’s lymphatic system, which releases metabolic waste at a very high rate. We recommend drinking plenty of water before and after a treatment to help with the detoxification process.
Improves Posture and Decreases Pain
After only a few treatments, ashiatsu barefoot massage has been known to improve posture and range of motion. It will significantly reduce or eliminate chronic muscle pain, and improve bodily functions, which will create a higher sense of balance and well being within the body. Typically, one treatment a week for upwards of six weeks will produce these kinds of res
Is Ashiatsu Right for You?
Is Ashiatsu Right for You?
Sharen's Clients Love Ashiatsu!!!
Ashiatsu is not suitable for everyone:
Due to the compressive nature of Ashiatsu barefoot massage, therapists must take extra precaution with certain client conditions. This a just a hand full of conditions that would be contraindicated for receiving an ashiatsu treatment. However, a certified Deepfeet Therapist will have full knowledge of all contraindications for ashiatsu and how to best address their client needs.
- Pregnancy or trying to conceive
- High blood pressure
- Recent injuries or surgeries
- Contagious skin disorder
- Acute liver or kidney disorders
- Certain medications
- Recent surgical implants
- Advanced Diabetes
Sharen's Clients Love Ashiatsu!!!
Ashi Video - Watch Sharen in Action!
Sharen's Clients Love Ashiatsu!!!
Many of Sharen's clients are excited they just had the best massage of their life. Sharen has been blessing lives with Ashiatsu since February of 2016. She excels at getting her clients bodies balanced and pain free. She combines Ashiatsu (deep, medium or light pressure) with many other modalities, including Myofascial Release, trigger point therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Positional Release, Touch for Health and her own personal blend of intuition and powerful healing hands AND feet! Schedule today for a life changing massage.
Ashi Video - Watch Sharen in Action!
Ashi Video - Watch Sharen in Action!
Ashi Video - Watch Sharen in Action!
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Sharen Larson LMT
Soul Sanctuary West Jordan Utah