The Deepest Most Luxurious Massage on the Planet. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) is an ancient form of barefoot massage using a deep compression effleurage gliding over the body. Gravitational force is combined with centrifugal and centripetal movements to bring about structural change in chronic soft tissue damage. This form of effleurage relieves muscle pain through a push, pull, pumping effect on the muscles of the patient. Developed by Ruthie Hardee Piper in 1995, she combined the elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot Shiatsu from Japan, and Keralite massage from Southern India. Although the roots of AOBT are definitely Asian, the technique and application are truly western. The therapist uses two overhead parallel bars for balance and control over the client while they apply soft clean feet for the barefoot massage. Compared to the hand, the therapist can use the ball of the foot and the heel to manipulate the muscle. "Ashi" meaning foot and "atsu" meaning pressure. Watch the video,  click here. $80 - 60 min · $110 - 90 min Call 402-850-6651 to schedule an Ashiatsu. Contraindications (not recommened for): Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy Implants within the last nine months Eye surgery in the last 72 hours Acute heart condition, uncontrolled blood pressure, aneurysm, thrombosis (blood clots) varicose veins, people on prescription anticoagulants Osteoporosis (advance stage), kidney disorder, cancer, hypoglycemia Any recent injuries or surgeries, rib fractures, skin lesions or abscesses Follow-Up Care: Should: Drink lots of water Passive stretching Hot Sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi Should Not: Sit for long periods of time in a hard chair Lift heavy objects (children over 35 lbs, perform heavy yard work or house work, be careful of your workout in the gym within the first 48 hours) Engage in rough contact sports Drink heavy alcohol with in first 24 hours Couples Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is also available. Two people side by side in the same room enjoying the deepest, most luxurious massage on the planet. $160 - 60 min · $220 - 90 min Couples Ashiatsu is performed with Sheila Kirsch from Elements Massage Therapy. Call Lisa at 402-850-6651 or Sheila at 402-680-1028 to schedule a Couples Ashiatsu.