Ashiatsu massage in Kalispell
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Ashiatsu massage in Kalispell, the best massage you’ve NEVER had!😀🙂 So you’ve seen the pics of me doing ashiatsu on my website, you’re curious, and want the scoop. When I was in massage therapy school in Kalispell, each student had to do a final thesis on a modality that was not taught in school. One of my teachers mentioned ashi, and also said there was no one in the Flathead Valley practicing this type of massage therapy (true, in 2010). I googled it and upon seeing the bars KNEW this was for me. I loved the monkey bars on the playground as a kid, I am very athletic, agile, and have a keen sense of balance. I began researching my paper for school and planning how to implement this into massage in Kalispell. I spent a week in Portland, OR. in May 2012 going through very intensive, all day classes. I then put a lot of time and research in setting up my bars in a safe manner, and purchased an electric lift table that is a must for this form of massage in Kalispell.
There are benefits for me, Johnny Cochrane LMT, to practicing ashiatsu. Massage therapists often suffer from carpal-tunnel syndrome and a variety of repetitive stress injuries. Using my feet, in addition to my hands allows me to prolong my career. It also sets me apart from almost every other massage therapist in Kalispell, as I am one of only a handful of people currently offering ashi here in the Flathead Valley. It allows me to offer the deep tissue work that many people crave. Is it hard to do ashi? Yes, it can be physically challenging. Do I sweat when I’m up there? Sometimes. Do I get blisters on my hands? No. So what is an ashi session like for the client?
First, understand that during most every session at my office, I incorporate a variety of modalities at no extra charge. Whether it’s Swedish, deep tissue, sports, relaxation, or whatever the client calls for, I’m climbing all over the table, getting on and off it as needed to produce the results that will leave the client feeling like they’re now ready to solve all the worlds problems.😆
I wash my hands before and after every session, and this form of massage in Kalispell is no different. My feet are cleaned and sanitized before the work begins. Despite every reasonable effort to keep my feet warm, including standing on a heating pad near the table at the beginning of the session, my feet, like my hands, can still be a little cold at times. The results are worth this minor issue. Due to the nature of some of the full body strokes, most clients undress completely, and oil or creme is applied before the massage therapy session begins. Proper draping with the blanket and sheet are of course employed throughout the massage, but understand: there are portions of this massage where 3/4 of your body is undraped at one time. I work the entire back side of the body, including glutes, before the client is turned over on their back. Then the anterior side of the body is addressed, and I usually incorporate a lot of hand work during this portion. And as with any of my work, it is completely tailored to a clients specific needs. Ashi is simply one more of my tools, to solve your problems, and make me stand out as a best massage in Kalispell.
So now you know where to find the best result-oriented, luxurious massage in the Flathead Valley. Don’t settle for the same old massage work you’ve been experiencing here in this area. Step out of your comfort zone. You deserve it. Please follow me in Instagram!
