04/07/2026
We’re so excited to offer this massage soon at Zen Spas!
What Is Ashiatsu Massage?
In Japanese ashi means foot and atsu means pressure. Ashiatsu is a deep, therapeutic massage where the therapist uses their feet to deliver deep, consistent pressure instead of their hands. While that might sound intense, the lack of sharpness caused by elbows and thumbs can offer a more comfortable yet relaxing deep tissue massage. The therapist uses overhead bars for balance and control, allowing them to remain safe while gliding, compressing, and stretching your muscles.
Benefits of Ashiatsu
• Relieves deep muscle tension
• Provides consistent, even pressure
• Can reduce stress and promote relaxation
• Often feels more effective with less discomfort than traditional deep tissue
Who is a good candidate for an Ashiatsu Session?
Individuals looking for deep, therapeutic pressure to aid in relief of chronic pain, and muscle tightness but find traditional deep tissue massage too intense and painful. Athletes and people with large muscle mass can especially benefit from this style of massage.
Who should avoid Ashiatsu?
• Pregnant clients
• Individual with uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Osteoporosis or osteopenia
• Had surgery within the last 6 weeks
• Individuals with blood clots or taking blood thinners
• What to expect during an Ashiatsu session
What to expect during your first session
You will undress to your comfort level and lie on a massage table. Professional draping is not optional, and is used to ensure privacy. The therapist uses clean, sanitized, bare feet to begin the work on large muscle groups. Although the pressure is deep, it should never be painful so please communicate with your therapist where your level of comfort is.
Stay tuned for when it’s officially on the menu!
Zen Spas
281-967-7119
www.zenspas.co