Ashiatsu
What is Ashiatsu? And how does it differ from other types of massage?
Translated from Japanese, "Ashi" means "foot" and "Atsu" means "pressure". Ashiatsu is a style of bodywork where the practitioner utilizes their feet, instead of hands, to create the pressure on the client's body. REWORD: Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy, 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. Cream or oil is applied to the clients body making this deep therapeutic massage fluid and relaxing. Parallel bars are used above the massage table for balance, support and client safety. |
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Benefits of Ashiatsu:
- Deep Pressure without pain
- Elongates muscles and spine - you may end up feeling "taller" at the end of your session
- Improves posture
- Increases movement and decreases pain
- Frees up stuck patterns
Is Ashiatsu right for me?
This type of bodywork isn't 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.
This type of bodywork isn't 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 disorders
- Compromised immune system
- Acute liver or kidney disorders
- Certain medications
- Acute auto immune disorders
- Recent surgical implants
- Advanced Diabetes
Do I have to completely undress for this treatment?
The short answer to this question is: No. You do not ever have to completely undress if you don't want to.
Prior to every session you have, we will discuss which techniques and modalities are most appropriate for you for that day.
Due to the nature of the work, Ashiatsu is most effective when applied to unclothed skin. That said, this is your massage.
It is up to you to decide how much clothing is comfortable for you during your session and the appropriate techniques will be chosen accordingly. You will have full privacy to undress, and ample time to get on the table before your session starts. You will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all times during your session, except for the specific area being worked on at the time.
The short answer to this question is: No. You do not ever have to completely undress if you don't want to.
Prior to every session you have, we will discuss which techniques and modalities are most appropriate for you for that day.
Due to the nature of the work, Ashiatsu is most effective when applied to unclothed skin. That said, this is your massage.
It is up to you to decide how much clothing is comfortable for you during your session and the appropriate techniques will be chosen accordingly. You will have full privacy to undress, and ample time to get on the table before your session starts. You will be covered with a sheet and blanket at all times during your session, except for the specific area being worked on at the time.
Meagen Alm-Lunan, LMT (OBMT #19902) • meagen@mabodywork.com
4645 SE 67th Avenue, Suite 205, Portland, OR 97206
503-345-5195
4645 SE 67th Avenue, Suite 205, Portland, OR 97206
503-345-5195
