About Ashiatsu massage.
Ashiatsu massage, also known as Chavutti Thirummal, is an ancient healing technique where therapists use their feet to provide deep compression, long gliding strokes, and assisted stretching. It is considered the deepest form of massage, and Maggie, our talented practitioner at our flagship location, showcases mastery in this technique, harnessing the forces of gravity and combining them with her controlled weight to deliver a deeply relaxing massage experience. This Keralite foot massage is performed with the practitioner using a rope for balance and manipulating their body weight to vary the pressure. The massage is associated with the 12th-century Ashiatsu Massage technique, which translates to "foot pressure" in Japanese. It involves using special oils, following energy lines, sliding the foot along the body, and targeting specific points on the feet corresponding to different organs. This massage can nourish the skin, reduce infections, soothe the mind, and alleviate psychological imbalances. Ancient warriors from various cultures preferred this method for its effectiveness. Maggie's ability to make her feet feel just as effective as her hands is a testament to the endless possibilities of human creativity and innovation. Schedule your incredibly relaxing and healing massage today.~
1. Reduces Chronic Pain
Ashiatsu massage is a deep tissue compression massage. We know deep tissue massage has long been effective in pain reduction. It manipulates the deeper layers of soft tissue. So, it relieves muscle tension. It does this by loosening tight muscles. In particular, it increases the circulation that flushes out inflammation that causes pain. The compressive strokes of Ashiatsu loosen adhesions. And it releases the connective tissues. Adhesions and tight connective tissues create much of our discomfort. Alignments go back into place.
2. Improves Flexibility
The long gravity-assisted strokes broaden and lengthen the muscle fibers. Stretching the tissues in two different directions is effective and efficient too. It improves and restores the flexibility. Scar tissue and adhesions can form from past injuries, stress and over-use injuries. These all respond well to this technique. For instance, Ashiatsu is effective at stretching the IT Band. The iliotibial band is a thick band of tissue on the lateral leg. It runs from the hip to the knee. And it also stabilizes the knee. It creates lateral knee pain in runners.
3. Deepest Deep Tissue Massage Possible
Traditional deep tissue massage employs thumbs, fists, and elbows.They are often associated with discomfort and sometimes bruising. But, Ashiatsu massage with the foot feels like a giant hand. And the heel of the foot acts as a giant thumb. Again, this is an alternative to the use of a bony elbow. A nice benefit of this massage is that it feels much gentler. Hence, it is almost too good to be true. It equates to getting a luxurious deep tissue massage. So, the no pain no gain motto does not apply to this deep massage.
4. No Residual Soreness
Deep compression massage does not break blood vessels. So, there is little to no bruising. The client does not experience the same pain as with traditional deep tissue massage. The softer but deeper application of the barefoot massage is a nice benefit. Instead of the use elbows and thumbs which feel like sharp tools. The barefoot massage does not damage the superficial tissues. Deep tissue massage is rough on the therapist’s hands and body. Ashiatsu massage is much more comfortable for both the therapist and the client.
5. Reduces Stress
Thus, the clients float out of the treatment room. This type of massage puts them in a deeper state of relaxation. In turn, it relieves stress. In fact, the application of Ashiatsu enhances the state of nirvana.The client experiences a whole new level of calm. Massage reduces the cortisol levels. It has a positive effect on diastolic blood pressure. It has been well documented in many studies. According to this article, “Adjustments to Stress Measures Following Massage Therapy: A Review of the Literature” published by the NCBI in 2008, said that after a massage, a reduction in salivary cortisol and heart rate were consistently noted. The lowering of both heart rate and cortisol benefit the health and wellness of the client.
6. Effects Last Longer
To be sure the whole body benefits from the broad and deep compressive strokes. In comparison to the traditional deep tissue massage, the effects of this service go on for hours. As a result, most clients go home and relax for the rest of the day. Don’t plan on doing much after receiving this massage. This benefit is due to the combination of deep compression strokes. There is an increased circulation of the blood and lymphatic system. The broad compressive strokes from head to toe enhance these two systems. To put it another way, it magnifies the awesome feeling of well-being.
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