Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy

A 3,000 year old form of bodywork, ashiatsu - the name is formed by “ashi” (foot) and “atsu” (pressure) – involves, quite literally, someone walking barefoot on your back. Brought to India by Buddhist monks, Ashiatsu has had many incarnations. Its newest, and most Western form, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT), was introduced in 1999 by Ruthie Hardee, whose adaptation – the therapist holds onto two bars overhead for balance and weight distribution – is not as much about aligning chi (energy) as improving posture and providing an incredibly luxurious deep massage.

The technique emphasizes a relaxing approach performed with smooth, flowing, deep gliding pressure, encompassing all parts of the foot as it comes in contact with the lubricated skin to “milk” the muscles, open the chakras (energy patterns throughout the body), release toxins and stimulate the body’s own self-healing capabilities. Clients experience pain relief, improved posture and movement, and a state of well-being.

Many Orthopedic and Chiropractic physicians not only endorse this technique but are regular clients of this amazing bodywork. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy compression movements along the Para-spinal and the lumber region can relieve muscle spasm and open the intervertebral foramen giving more space for the nerves. Many of the movements of AOBT help to elongate the spine. These movements dramatically stretch the shortened muscles relieving discomfort.

This wonderful bodywork is now available here at Fitness Quest 10, as Barbara Obernesser has recently been trained in it and is very excited to bring it to this facility.

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Rates

1 session $80 per hour
3 sessions $75 each
6 sessions $70 each
90 minutes $105 per session
30 minutes $55 per session

Outcalls start at $105

Zentherapy $90 per session

Hotstone $130 per session (90 min)

Ashiatsu
$110 Spot Body Work (60 min)
$140 Full Body (90 min)

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“My massage therapist has been working on my body for several years. Marilou is knowledgeable in various methods of bodywork and energy therapy and always finds a way to improve my aches and pains. She’s magical! There’s a high, feel-good energy at Fitness Quest 10, and even though I’m not there to work out, the trainers and the rest of the staff are very friendly too.” - Laura Passanisi, Administrator

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