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Ashiatsu, (ashi means foot and atsu means pressure), is an ancient form of bodywork brought to us by
Buddhist monks, first from China and then from Thailand and Japan. It can be prononced Ahh...Shiatsu.
Ashiatsu Therapy is an ancient form of bodywork based on Chavutti Thirummal, using the bare feet in
compression work combined with Swedish, Sports, and Myofascial massage techniques while the client
is on a floor mat and the therapist performs the massage either standing or seated on a stool or chair. It
provides the client with a deep, relaxing massage without the usual pain associated with deep tissue
massage. The even pressure that is easily applied with the foot, which is also bigger than the hand, gives
the therapist control without injury to the therapist’s hands or the client’s body. These techniques make
use of the effortless force of the therapist’s body weight to do most of the work. Using the pressure of the
therapist's feet on strategic points along the back and spine, a push - pull - pumping affect is created on
the soft tissue that surrounds the muscles and inter-vertebral disc space.
I also encorporate Fijian massage which employs techniques learned from the inhabitants of the Fijian
Islands. This deep, yet soothing, massage technique uses one foot that kneads all the muscles, relieving
tension and pain.
Benefits to Clients
1. In many cases works faster to help or heal damaged or tight muscles
2. Very effective for scar tissue
3. Is great for clients preferring a deeper massage
4. Although very deep it is also relaxing
5. Can be done with clothing on or on bare skin
6. Is good for clients who have a difficult time getting up on a table
7. Benefits muscle problems on arms, hands, upper chest, back, shoulders, legs, hips, feet and neck
8. Is interesting to try a different technique
9. Gives client a choice of therapies of other cultures
10. Can be given to clients with a very strong solid build
Taken from www.my2feet.com
Buddhist monks, first from China and then from Thailand and Japan. It can be prononced Ahh...Shiatsu.
Ashiatsu Therapy is an ancient form of bodywork based on Chavutti Thirummal, using the bare feet in
compression work combined with Swedish, Sports, and Myofascial massage techniques while the client
is on a floor mat and the therapist performs the massage either standing or seated on a stool or chair. It
provides the client with a deep, relaxing massage without the usual pain associated with deep tissue
massage. The even pressure that is easily applied with the foot, which is also bigger than the hand, gives
the therapist control without injury to the therapist’s hands or the client’s body. These techniques make
use of the effortless force of the therapist’s body weight to do most of the work. Using the pressure of the
therapist's feet on strategic points along the back and spine, a push - pull - pumping affect is created on
the soft tissue that surrounds the muscles and inter-vertebral disc space.
I also encorporate Fijian massage which employs techniques learned from the inhabitants of the Fijian
Islands. This deep, yet soothing, massage technique uses one foot that kneads all the muscles, relieving
tension and pain.
Benefits to Clients
1. In many cases works faster to help or heal damaged or tight muscles
2. Very effective for scar tissue
3. Is great for clients preferring a deeper massage
4. Although very deep it is also relaxing
5. Can be done with clothing on or on bare skin
6. Is good for clients who have a difficult time getting up on a table
7. Benefits muscle problems on arms, hands, upper chest, back, shoulders, legs, hips, feet and neck
8. Is interesting to try a different technique
9. Gives client a choice of therapies of other cultures
10. Can be given to clients with a very strong solid build
Taken from www.my2feet.com
