Frequently asked questions:
Q: What is the origin of Ashiatsu?
A: Ashiatsu is a Japanese word that means “foot pressure”. Ashiatsu has its roots in the Far East, utilizing techniques that have been around for thousands of years. The specific form of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy has taken these ancient techniques and transformed them into a form that is adaptable to meet the needs of our modern culture.
Q: Does this mean you are walking on my back?
A: No, the style of Ashiatsu utilizes feet as if they were hands, but better. You can expect long flowing strokes that can cover a larger surface area and achieve greater results in the same amount of time. The bars that are securely fastened to the ceiling, provide the support that the practitioner needs to assure a smooth and even pressure.
Q: Is it possible to receive the same kind of detail work that you can get in a regular deep tissue massage?
A: Absolutely! The techniques that are used in an Ashiatsu session not only meet, but exceed the limits of detail work that can be accomplished in a more typical deep tissue massage. With Ashiatsu, we are able to maintain a consistent pressure in problem areas facilitating the muscle to release, blood flow to return to normal, and pain to end.
Q: Does an Ashiatsu session have to be deep tissue?
A: No, the amount of pressure that is applied varies from very light touch to extremely deep. The level of pressure is dependent upon the client’s needs. The amount of depth is carefully regulated with the practitioner’s use of the overhead bars.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: The amount of pressure that is given during an Ashiatsu massage is carefully regulated to meet the specific comfort level of the client.