Please note all bookings are currently closed for the remainder of 2026. Please feel free to explore my site and read up about the treatments I offer in the interim. You can fill in this form if you’d like to be notified when treatments open again. Thank you so much for your understanding.
In Japanese “Ashi” translates to foot and “Astu” into pressure. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Massage, is a barefoot massage technique in which the therapist delivers deep, broad, consistent pressure using their feet and body weight. Working with gravity instead of against it, Ashiatsu adds compression and myofascial stretching into the mix. It is a soft tissue structural integration that realigns the body, and which can bring about skeletal adjustments. The myofascial benefits relax and stretch contracted muscles.
Deep tissue without discomfort
Gravity enables the therapist to deliver 3x deeper pressure than traditional hands-on treatment and without pointy elbows or thumbs.
Frees up bundled nerves
Movements along the para spinals and lumbar region can relieve muscle spasms and open the intervertebral foramen (where the spinal nerves pass through). It will increase circulation by bringing more freshly oxygenated blood to the area being treated.
Elongates muscles / Detoxifies
Many Ashaitsu 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.
Improves posture / Decreases pain
After only a few treatments, Ashiatsu massage has been known to improve posture and range of motion. It will significantly reduce or eliminate chronic muscle pain and improve bodily functions to create a higher sense of balance and wellbeing within the body. Typically, one treatment a week upwards of six weeks will produce these kinds of results.
Reduces Stress
Enhances Athletic Performance
Promotes restful sleep
As a result of the compressive nature of Ashiatsu, there are some added precautions when considering this treatment.
Ashiatsu is performed on a flat massage table. You will be lying face down for the majority of the session, with a bit of time spent face up – but no! you will not have your stomach trampled while face up! An Ashiatsu massage involves stretching legs or compressing shoulders, but you will get some nice gliding on your forearms and out-turned thighs/calves too! Cream or oil is applied to the client’s body, making this deep, fluid and relaxing therapeutic massage. Parallel bars are used above the massage table for the therapist’s balance, support and client safety.
As always drink plenty of filtered water after a massage, especially Ashiatsu because it is extremely detoxifying. Water will aid in reducing detox symptoms such as headaches. Give yourself time to settle and relax into your body afterwards, or even take a nap if time and circumstances allow.
Please note all bookings are currently closed for the remainder of 2026.
Please feel free to explore my site and read up about the treatments I offer in the interim. You can fill in this form if you’d like to be notified when treatments open again.
Thank you so much for your understanding.