What is meant by 2 feet deep? It is actually using feet to give a deep muscle massage. Yes you read that correctly! Call it a, “treat with the feet” massage technique.

·         What is this new massage Technique called?

It is called Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, also known as AOBT.

This technique incorporates overhead bars for support and balance, and is performed on a massage table. The certified massage therapist uses body weight and gliding foot compression on strategic points along the muscles. When performed near the spine, this form of effleurage creates a push pull pumping effect on the soft tissue surrounding the spine. The movements along the para-spinals and lumbar region can help relieve muscle spasms and return some much needed space between the vertebrae. It also relieves irritations on the spinal nerves caused by inflammation and swelling. AOBT elongates shorted muscles and gives deep stimulation to the Lymphatic system.  If this weren’t enough…it’s totally relaxing! Using elbows, fingers and tools to achieve deep work can be painful, as these tools can be sharp and make a body tense up instead of relax.  With Ashiatsu Oriental Bar therapy a broad, smooth, flat, well-padded surface is used (the feet), along with gravitational force to work as deep as the client likes. The pressure the client feels is smooth, consistent, and flowing but can also be specific when using the heel, toes or balls of the feet. AOBT can be performed as one footed strokes or for those who like really deep work, two footed strokes can be incorporated.

·         Who benefits most from AOBT?

Everybody enjoys the benefits and relaxation of AOBT, but especially those who love deep work. It is especially popular with Athletes, weekend warriors, people with chronic pain including those with, disc problems, muscle spasms, frozen shoulder, sciatic pain. People with curvatures of the spine and those who hold stress and tension in they’re bodies also find great benefits with AOBT.

·         What should be discussed with the massage therapist prior to a session?

The massage therapist should have you fill out a brief health history form with any massage, as there are circumstances when massage is not appropriate. Some of those circumstances with AOBT are, pregnancy, osteoporosis, deep vein thrombosis. Other contraindications depend on the degree of the problem. Always make sure you are working with a licensed professional who has been trained in the technique of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.

·         What can I expect at my first scheduled session?

The customer is brought to a quiet room with calming music playing. At this time the massage therapist will leave the room while the customer changes out of they’re clothes and gets comfortable on the table. Upon returning the therapist will then apply cream to the body, sanitize her feet and begin your massage. Massage strokes are applied to the back, shoulders, back of the arms, legs and feet (gluteal muscles can be worked on as well). At this time the client will turn over and massage is applied to the shoulders and neck.  When receiving a 11/2 hour massage, the biceps, forearms, hands and front of the legs are included. Your session can always be customized for your specific needs and comfort.

  Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, come and discover why people are calling it  “the deepest most luxurious massage on the planet!”