Ashiatsu massage, also known as barefoot massage, is a deep tissue massage technique where therapists use their feet to apply pressure and long, gliding strokes to the client's body. 

Here's a more detailed look at Ashiatsu massage:

• Technique:

  Ashiatsu massage involves a therapist using their feet to apply deep pressure and long, gliding strokes to the client's bare skin, often on a massage table. 

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• Benefits:

  Ashiatsu massage can offer benefits like:

  • Reducing chronic pain and aches. 

• ​Increasing flexibility and circulation. 

• ​Decreasing stress and tension. 

• ​Targeting deep-seated muscle tension and addressing chronic pain. 

• ​Improving circulation and assisting lymphatic drainage. 

• ​Promoting better sleep. ​

• How it differs from traditional massage:

  While traditional deep tissue massage uses hands and elbows, Ashiatsu utilizes the broad surface of the feet to apply pressure, potentially leading to a more comfortable and effective experience. 

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• Ashiatsu Bar:  Ashiatsu therapists often use overhead bars for balance while applying pressure, allowing them to deliver broad, consistent pressure using their feet and body weight. ​

• Origin and History:

  Ashiatsu is a Japanese word that translates to "foot pressure". It combines techniques from Thai massage, barefoot shiatsu, and Keralite foot massage. 

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