Ashiatsu is a Japanese term meaning “foot pressure.” Its roots trace back thousands of years to traditional healing practices throughout the Far East, where practitioners used the feet as a tool to deliver broad, steady compression and deep therapeutic pressure. Over time, these foundational techniques evolved and spread across cultures, forming the basis of the modern Ashiatsu methods now practiced around the world.

While traditional Ashiatsu provides the groundwork, Austin Ashiatsu has advanced and refined this modality into a specialized therapeutic approach. After completing general Ashiatsu training, we developed our own elevated method focused on deep, precise, and clinically informed bodywork delivered through the feet. We call this enhanced modality Ashiatsu Therapeutic Massage.

Our approach integrates a range of therapeutic techniques—including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, active release, and myofascial release—adapted specifically for foot-based application. Each session is customized to the client’s concerns, goals, and structural needs, ensuring both effectiveness and comfort.

By blending ancient roots with modern clinical understanding, Ashiatsu Therapeutic Massage offers a highly effective treatment designed to reduce tension, restore mobility, and support long-term musculoskeletal health.