There are many different types of Japanese massage available in London, but there is one you may not have tried before. Despite the fact that this type of massage involves walking on clients’ backs, it originated in Japan.
Ashiatsu is a deep tissue massage that involves walking on the back of the person getting the massage. The therapists don’t use their hands to do the therapy. Instead, they use their bare feet and body weight. The Japanese terms for foot and pressure inspired its name: Pressure and footwork are the two components that make up ashiatsu.
The therapist will use their toes, heels, and balls to push, stretch, and pressure your muscles as they stand next to, above, or even on top of you. Using her weight and gravity force, the therapist can apply even more force than she could with traditional methods. If you are looking for a perfect massage, experts recommend Ashiatsu Massage London.
How much pressure is there?
Some people who have tried Ashiatsu say that the deep tissue and muscle penetration feels better than the elbow and knuckle techniques often used in other massage styles when extra deep pressure is needed.
What tools do you need to do Ashiatsu?
During an Ashiatsu massage, the client often lies face down on the floor or on a mattress with a towel over them. Most of the time, the therapist wears a loose-fitting dress and has no shoes.
Some treatment rooms may also have a set of balance bars or hoops about 1.5 meters above the mattress. The mattress is often put against a wall when there are no bars or hoops.
This balancing equipment helps the therapist by giving them support and stability. The masseuse uses the bars to push themself up off the client when they need to relieve pressure or get their feet in a better position when walking on the client.
What does Ashiatsu massage feel like?
Our Ashiatsu therapists start by standing next to you and massaging you with one foot while putting pressure on you with the other foot. Most of their weight isn’t given all at once. Your muscles are progressively warmed up to reduce tension and nerves before a fresh treatment.
During this phase, the therapist alternates between putting their weight on their heel and the ball of their foot. This is similar to how most massages are done with their hands. This rocking helps your muscles warm up, relax, and eliminate tension.
After getting the client’s muscles ready, the therapist carefully climbs up onto the back of the client. The bars above her support her and ensure that her weight is carried carefully and gently and that the force can be increased as needed.
One of the most well-known Ashiatsu techniques is performed once the masseur has both feet on the client’s back. The therapist places their feet shoulder-width apart and aligns their bodies so that their backs are perpendicular to the client’s spine. By using the balance bars, she gives herself a very tiny lift. She then let go a little so that more of her weight could be put on the client, sliding her feet up and down along the spine’s edges. This is an excellent technique to relax tight back muscles, a common issue for those sitting at a desk all day.
Our Ashiatsu Massage London’s massages provide a broad spectrum of painless deep pressure. Deep, flowing pressure that isn’t painful is the hallmark of an ashiatsu session, which is designed to feel more like a Swedish massage than anything else. During an Ashiatsu treatment, the patient’s nervous system can relax on the large, cushioned foot surface, which doesn’t lessen the intensity of the treatment.
