Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar TherapyTm 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.
AOBTTm was developed in Colorado and combines traditional Asian barefoot massage with Western Swedish massage strokes. AOBTTm 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 AOBTTm. At this time, Inna Mazur is the only therapist in the Fox Cities area trained a certified in AOBTTm. She completed all 4 levels of AOBTTm training, including the elite Fusion Blend.
AOBTTm 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 AOBTTm. When the therapist uses the feet, the contact surface is greater.
AOBTTm 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 AOBTTm is right for you.
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 speciality 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.
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
