Foot" (ashi) "pressure" (atsu), Ashiatsu recipients are simply calling this technique "heaven."
And although Ashiatsu sessions may appear unconventional, with practitioners often holding on to
specially-attached ceiling bars to maintain their balance while walking on a client's back, this
type of bodywork is being heralded as a luxurious, deep-tissue massage.
Beginning in the East, Ashiatsu's history spans several continents and more than 3,000 years.
Many different styles of barefoot massage have originated from India, Japan, Thailand, China,
and the Philippines; some are practiced on a floor mat, others require balancing props, such
as ceiling bars, chairs, bamboo rods, poles, and even ropes and chains.
When Ashiatsu was first started, its followers were more interested in "chi," or energy, than
soothing aching muscles. "Asian bodywork is based on Chinese medicine and an energy body map,"
explains Barbra Esher, director of education for the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies
of Asia (AOBTA) and a certified Ashiatsu instructor. "We get a lot of education in Western anatomy
and physiology, but our main concern is treating the energetic body. And because of that, a huge
amount of our education is in those theories -- like yin and yang.
What is Thai Massage?
Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha,
more than 2,500 years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and
principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine. For centuries, Thai massage
was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.
What Does Thai Massage Feel Like?
Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage.
Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees,
legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is
like doing yoga without any work.
Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.
Raindrop Technique uses a sequence of essential oils that are immune enhancing, support the body's natural defenses, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems. These oils, which are high in antioxidants, are also mood elevating and antiseptic, creating an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and bacteria that can hibernate in the body. Essential oils are known to boost stamina and energy, help you relax, help manage stress and frustration and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.
The principal single oils used include:We offer onsite Chair Massage services for your workplace, business, school, event, or gathering.
What a great way to treat your guests at your wedding reception or baby shower!
Chair massage in the work place has become very common. It is popular for its portability and its
capacity to offer therapeutic massage to a large number of people in a short period of time.
Receiving just ten minutes of chair massage has been found to be effective for relief of aches and pains
, reduction of stress and improve productivity.
Chair massage is charged by the minute. This gives the client a great amount of control as to the
length of the massage. Everybody has a busy schedule these days and a chair massage is the perfect way
to schedule some relaxation and relief from pain into their tight schedule.
2 hour minimum($140) and a $25 travel fee for in town on-site services, $70 for each additional hour
Additional mileage will be added for any out of town services. Amount depending on location.
We will delight you with Spa Treatments such as Mud Treatments Therapy for targeted cellulite treatment
to Improve Cellulite and Detoxify Muscles.
What is Fango therapy? Fango is an Italian mud treatment or mud wrap that detoxifies the body, reduces
the appearance of cellulite, and helps with arthritis pain. Fango is an Italian word for mud.