Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) is ideal for athletes,
larger people, those with back pain and those who simply want
to try
something new and different.
AOBT is very beneficial
for patients suffering from chronic back pain and fibrosis. This is
because
the pressure strokes of the feet are applied along the
para-spinals and lumbar region of the back,
which eases muscle spasm.
The compression movements also help to open the intervertebral foramen
(a passageway in a bone for nerves). This allows pressure and pain
relief of the nerve, because the
foramen now has more space to retake
its natural position.
AOBT is also beneficial for tight or painful hamstrings, calf muscles,
quadriceps, tight IT Bands,
sciatica (not the acute stage) and tight
forearms.
The combination of gravitational force and deep compression massage
help to elongate the spine
and surrounding muscles, relieve muscle
pain, promote mobilization to naturally take place, stimulate
the
lymphatic system and increase circulation.
Experience improved posture and movement, pain relief and a state of well being.
Clients swear they will never go back to traditional massage after experiencing Ashiatsu.
The Deepest Most Luxurious Massage on the Planet.
"Ashi" meaning foot and
"atsu" meaning pressure.
Ashiatsu
Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) is an ancient form of barefoot massage
using a deep
compression effleurage gliding over the body.
Gravitational force is combined with centrifugal and
centripetal
movements to bring about structural change in chronic soft tissue
damage. This form of
effleurage relieves muscle pain
through a push, pull, pumping effect on the muscles of the client.
Developed by Ruthie Hardee Piper in 1995, she combined the elements of
traditional Thai massage,
barefoot Shiatsu from Japan, and Keralite
massage from Southern India.
Although the roots of AOBT are definitely Asian, the technique and
application are truly western.
Two parallel bars are used overhead by
the therapist for balance and control over the client while
they apply
soft clean feet for the barefoot massage. Compared to the hand, the
therapist has more
options with the ability to use the ball of the
foot, the lateral angle of the foot and the heel to manipulate
the
muscle.
For more on the benefits and wellness of Ashiatsu, click here.
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Couples Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is also available. Two people side by side in the same room enjoying the deepest,
most luxurious massage on the planet.
$160 - 60 min · $220 - 90 min
Couples Ashiatsu is performed with Lisa Christensen at Old Market Massage located in the
Omaha Healing Arts Center at 1216 Howard Street.
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