Ashiatsu Massage is an ancient form of bodywork that uses gravity and bare feet to give a very deep compression to the muscle tissues.
Ashiatsu Massage
Ashiatsu Massage is an ancient form of bodywork that uses gravity and bare feet to give a very deep compression to the muscle tissues.
- This treatment uses deep, long flowing strokes and provides the client with an amazing therapeutic and relaxing massage.
- The feet cover a broader surface area for applying pressure while the massage therapist holds onto overhead bars for balancing their weight.
- Our therapist has done extensive training in this method.
- Great for those who feel like they want pressure to go deeper, for athletes, and for even those who want a Swedish style Ashiatsu without the deepest pressure.
Contraindications
Deep compression force should not be done on the following:
- Pregnancy or trying to get pregnant
- Breast implants within nine months
- Boils, skin lesions or abscessed
- Recent eye procedure/ Lasik surgery within 72 hours
- Tuberculosis, thrombosis, aneurysm, kidney disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, recent bowel or hernia surgery
- Any acute inflammatory conditions such as active phlebitis/cellulites
- Persons on Coumadin, Lovenox, Heparin or heavy aspirin use could bruise and clots are possible
- High blood pressure or heart condition, pacemaker, stint or shunt
- Rib fracture, osteoporosis
- Any recent (acute) injuries or surgeries
Use caution when working with:
- Certain diabetic cases
- Back of the hamstrings on clients who have sat in the same position for more than 6 hours with minimal movement. (Ex. Deep vein thrombosis)
- Recent injections of substances at joint or muscle junctures
- Recent knee surgery if applying Hip Hiker Three protocol
- Heavy menstrual cramping or abnormal flow cycle
- Hemorrhoids
- Fresh bruises
- Varicosities/Spider Veins
- Low grade fever
- Cancer- consult physician
- Hyper mobile clients
- Osteopenia (early stage of Osteoporosis)
- Severe anterior rotation of the pelvic region
- Spinal Stenosis
Additional Cautions for Anterior Work:
- Separated shoulder
- Collarbone damage
- Knee or knee-joint problems
- Heavy forearm and leg hair
- Recent whiplash
- Tendonitis
- Arthritic Joints
Organic Spa Massage & SkinCare
12850 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78750
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Thanksgiving: Closed
Christmas Eve: Closed at 4pm
Christmas: Closed
New Year Eve: Closed at 5pm
New Year Day: Closed
Independence Day: Closed at 5pm
Labor Day: Closed at 5pm