What is Ashiatsu?  Ashiatsu Massage (Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® - AOBT) is a gravity assisted, deep-compression massage. Like traditional Swedish massage, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy® is performed on a massage table. Unlike traditional Swedish massage, the massage is delivered via the therapist’s feet.

You're Going to Walk on My BacK?  There is in fact a lot more to it than walking on your back.  Ashiatsu Massage uses deep compression effleurage strokes that glide slowly and smoothly over the body, allowing for deep, broad compression without sharp discomfort. A broad foot makes compressions smooth and sumptuous, not pokey or prodding such as when using an elbow, thumb or massage tool.

Who can benefit from Ashiatsu? AOBT®  helps to release chronic patterns of tension, relieve pain and restore normal movement. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as necks, shoulders, backs, hips, hamstrings, fore arms and calves.

Ashiatsu Massage can benefit all body types. It’s especially great for people with tight, restricted muscle movement and chronic neck and back pain. It’s also great for people with thick musculature; skiers, runners and other athletes; fitness enthusiasts; weight lifters; office workers; physical labourers; and simply anyone who likes a deep and fabulously relaxing massage.

Who is the Ashiatsu Therapist? Brenda Green is among a handful of therapists trained to offer this form of massage in Canada. She is an Alberta Trained Massage Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Instructor, and Yoga Therapist.