With the new year comes resolutions, giving up habits and pleasures people feel guilty indulging in.
Massage therapy is one pleasure you should never feel guilty about, as it can assist in keeping your health and wellness goals for the year.
A few health benefits of massage include improved circulation, reduced heart rate, improved elasticity of the skin, reduced anxiety, relief to sore muscles, balance of postural alignment, prevention and aid of recovery in chronic and acute injuries and assistance in stress management.
So while you are lying on the treatment table relaxing, you are positively benefiting your body and mind.
Perhaps you are interested in trying something besides the typical massage treatment or feel that you need deeper pressure than a therapist can provide with their hands.
Ashiatsu is a massage technique that dates back to the 12th century, associated with martial arts training in the southern tip of India.
Ashiatsu allows the therapist to utilize gravity to manage the pressure, using their body weight while their foot slides effortlessly over the body, providing a well needed deep tissue massage.
The broad surface pressure of the foot glides over the contours of the body, providing increased circulation, postural alignment and relief from sore muscles.
Benefiting clients who prefer deep tissue and sports massage, this massage is great for relieving fatigued and sore muscles that build up stress.
Traditional massage therapy is beneficial to pregnant women, the elderly, children, people with osteoporosis and acute conditions of diabetes — Ashiatsu is not recommended for such individuals.
For those who are looking for a deeper massage or are feeling adventurous in self care, Ashiatsu is now offered at Marci’s Hair on the Square, 135 Main Street, Chardon.
Audrey Zarachowicz is currently licensed by the State of Ohio and has been practicing and continuing her education in the field since 2006.
She enjoys working with people to bring awareness and healing to their body through touch, as Audrey strives to approach each massage session with mindfulness and adapts each session to the current needs of her clients.
Audrey has training in sports massage, deep tissue, Thai, Ashiatsu and other traditional healing methods. Along with the listed techniques, Audrey combines relaxation treatment methods and therapeutic training to provide you with a comfortable and enjoyable massage experience.
As a native to Chardon, she is ready to bring her craft and compassion back to the community.
Call 440-488-9887 to schedule an appointment or for more information.