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What is Barefoot Massage?

Barefoot massage is a massage where the therapist uses their feet as their delivery tool. The therapist is able to perform the massage using the broader, smoother, aspects of the foot as opposed to the pointy sharper tools such as thumbs or elbows often associated with discomfort.

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During barefoot massage, we use a combination of gliding strokes, compression and stretching, using bars on the ceiling for balance and leverage. Using our clean, soft feet, we use flowing strokes to loosen, lengthen, and smooth tight fascia, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Barefoot combines the best of deep pressure and relaxation. Gravity, leverage and bodyweight work together to deliver comfortable, deeper pressure massage.

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Take a look at this video created by Center for Barefoot Massage. This shows what parts of treatment may look like. CBM does a great job teaching and promoting this unique method of massage therapy.

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Is Barefoot Massage Right for me?

There are number of conditions that may make not indicate barefoot massage is for you.

  • If you are a woman pregnant, or trying to get pregnant.

  • If you have had augmentation implants such as breast, pectoral, gluteal, or calf implants within 9 months.

  • If you have had any major joint surgeries in the last 6  (knee, hip, spine, shoulder)

  • If you have had any bone fractures within the last 6 months

  • If you have unmanaged high blood pressure or heart conditions

  • If you are currently taking blood thinners, steroid medication, cortisone, anti-inflammatories, pain killers, or muscle relaxers.

  • If you have a stint, shunt or pacemaker

  • If you are currently going through radiation treatments

  • If you have any history of Tuberculosis, Thrombosis, Aneurysms, or Kidney Disorders

  • If you have had any recent (72 hrs) Lasik surgery or other eye procedures.

  • If you have current flare up of Phlebitis or Cellulitis

  • If you have any active Autoimmune disorders (Lupus, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lyme Disease)

  • If you have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, Spodylolithesis, Guillian-Barre Syndrome.

How can Barefoot Massage Help Me?

Deep tissue barefoot massage is very effective in pain reduction, stress relief and decreasing muscle tension. 

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Barefoot Massage may:

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  • Provide Pain Relief

  • Improve Posture

  • Improve Mobility

  • Reduce Muscle Tension

  • Provide Stress Relief

  • Reduce Anxiety 

  • Improve Circulation

  • Improve Sleep

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