Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Barefoot Massage in Appleton, Wisconsin

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy ^TM
Barefoot Massage
at The Massage Factory in Appleton, Wisconsin

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy ^Tm - the deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet - has finally arrived in the Fox Valley! The word Ashiatsu combines two Japanese words "ashi" - "foot" and "atsu" - "pressure". The therapist will use clean, soft feet to apply deep, flowing strokes to the back of your body while you comfortably relax on a massage table.

AOBT^Tm was developed in Colorado and combines traditional Asian barefoot massage with Western Swedish massage strokes. AOBT^Tm is the only barefoot
modality recognized by American Massage Therapy Association. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy was featured on the national television and Health and Allure magazines. At this time only a limited number of therapists in Wisconsin are trained and certified in AOBT^Tm. At this time, Inna Mazur is the only therapist in the Fox Cities area trained a certified in AOBT^Tm. She completed all 4 levels of AOBT^Tm training, including the elite Fusion Blend.

AOBT^Tmis available at our office and on site. We will use a portable bar system and a massage table to bring AOBT ^Tm to your workplace or special event, in lieu of traditional chair massage!

AOBT^Tm has been described as the most luxurious deep tissue massage on the planet. In traditional deep tissue massage the therapist uses knuckles, fists, forearms and elbows to apply more pressure. The elbow is the strongest part of the human body and that's why it works the best. However, a lot of people experience pain and discomfort when the elbow is used. This problem is eliminated in AOBT^Tm. When the therapist uses the feet, the contact surface is greater.

AOBT ^Tm is NOT recommended if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, had a recent surgery or have any serious health conditions.

Please contact us to make sure that AOBT ^Tm is right for you.

"I tried Ashiatsu after looking for an alternative for a deep tissue massage. I've had numerous massages throughout the years due to chronic back pain related to 2 bulging discs. I've never received a massage that compares to Ashiatsu. The pressure is also very well controlled depending upon your pain and done so very professionally. I would highly recommend trying Ashiatsu."
Dr. Nancy Puetz, Wausau

Your Therapist's Training and Qualifications.
July 2005, Denver, CO:
Completed Barefoot Basics - 3 day introductory seminar focusing on posterior (back of the body) muscles

February 2006, St. Petersburg, FL:
Successfully passed Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy certification exam

Completed Anterior and Side lying techniques seminar, including medical and spa approach

Completed Deep Feet Two seminar that introduced two footed strokes. They are special techniques for larger, more muscular clients (for example, body builders, football players or simply taller, heavier men)

Completed Fusion Blend seminar - advanced techniques geared towards larger, more muscular clients

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a specialty technique that requires a lot of additional training and understanding of the human body. It is not something we could learn from a DVD or a book or by having someone "show" it to us. Our program is approved by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (www.ncbtmb.com). Our instructors undergo vigorous
training for 6-12 months before they can teach others. The workshops are open only to therapists licensed and certified by their state and are limited to 8 therapists to ensure personal attention. All seminars include a "guest client practical" with the students practicing on "real" people until their technique feels the same as the teacher's. We do not automatically become certified at the end of the seminar. We have to go home and practice, practice, practice - and take the exam when we are ready. Only after that we can take more advanced classes. In addition, to deliver the technique properly, the therapist needs to have MUCH higher than average fitness level - no core or upper body strength makes for a shaky massage and a nervous client! All these guidelines are in place to protect the clients' safety. At present time, there are only 2 therapists in the state of Wisconsin who completed the program.

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is available in Green Bay/De Pere area as well!
Please contact Jackie Bushner:
Essential to Wellness
921 George St. De Pere
(920) 619-9595

View the founder's web site: www.deepfeet.com

Notice To the Public

Please be advised that there is widespread misunderstanding in the area regarding other massage therapists who perform this specialized barefoot massage technique. They may advertise a name similar to mine and the application is a likeness of my method, but they were not trained by the copyrighted source. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar TherapyR was developed in 1995 and has been well respected in the Massage & Spa Industry for years. Please be aware that I cannot endorse these "expressions" of my work, as they were not trained under the same umbrella of excellence whom I studied with. I can not speak to the quality of offerings and can not endorse those currently confusing the public with similar likenesses that may appear to be associated with our program. It is my duty to the code of ethics that I follow as a certified massage therapist to report such instances and the reason for this public notice are to help clean up the record!