Common Questions & Answers

Swedish massage,  Ashiatsu Bar Therapy, and chair massage

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Ashiatsu is an ancient form of barefoot massage that uses the feet of the therapist to apply deep luxurious pain-free compression strokes to the body.  Ashiatsu allows the therapist to utilize gravity-assisted pressure using their body weight, while their foot slides effortlessly over the contours of the client's body to give a well-needed deep tissue massage. Ashiatsu is unique in its ability to maintain constant pressure to the entire body.

Clients who would prefer to receive deep tissue and sports massage; this massage is great for the relief of overused and muscle soreness incurred in all sports and in professions that build up stress.

This massage is beneficial to the client because it brings about postural alignment, increased circulation, and relief to sore muscles.  And it feels great!   The foot feels like a giant hand.

This massage isn't good for clients who have acute conditions of diabetes, osteoporosis, the elderly, children, or pregnant woman.  This isn't a complete list of conditions unsuitable for Ashiatsu, so please be sure to complete the intake form if your certain condition isn't listed. 

It is best for the client to be nude and under the mandatory draping for Ashiatsu Bar Therapy so the therapist can glide effortlessly over gluteal muscles. Of course if it is absolutely uncomfortable for the client to not have underwear, then the therapist may alter the flow of the session to accommodate modesty needs.

To receive traditional massage therapy underwear is optional and draping mandatory.

Chair massage is received with the client fully clothed.

This can vary depending on your individual needs and preferences. Some people benefit from biweekly massages, while others may only need one every other month.

I learned it from Michelle Mace, the founder of the Barefoot Masters ®  in Naples, Florida. She is a nationally certified instructor of Ashiatsu and other barefoot modalities.  She has studied barefoot techniques with the masters in Asia.