North River Body Therapies is proud to announce Nicole Deitrick, Julie Thomas, and Amanda Mossey's  certification in Ashiatsu -”The Barefoot Massage”.

Ashiatsu, (“Ashi” means “foot”, and “Atsu” means “pressure”) has been traced back as far as the 5^th Century in Kerala, India, as part of a martial art training. The Chinese were then credited with bringing it to Japan, and from there it could be found in varying forms in Fiji, Hawaii, Thailand, and now in the U.S.

Nicole, Julie and Amanda  are certified through “Ahh…Shiatsu Bar Therapy” and use  a table with bars secured overhead for balance and support. The technique uses one footed strokes to provide the most comfortable, deepest tissue massage available.

In some cases Ashiatsu is contraindicated - for example those with Hypertension, Varicose Veins / Phlebitis / Thrombosis, recent surgery, Protruding or Rupture Discs, or Osteoporosis as well as Pregnant women, and those on medications such as blood thinner, heart medications, or have been on corticosteroids.

Ashiatsu is available in 60  minute treatments for $75, or you can add a 10 minute back treatment to any massage for an additional $10.