Chicago - August 10, 2009

Hoofing It

Ashiatsu Massage at Urban Oasis

Like Kathy Griffin, you’ll cut a bitch.

You’re not the type to let anyone walk all over you.

Unless, that is, you’re indulging in the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy massage at Urban Oasis. A centuries-old Asian relaxation technique, AOBT involves a massage therapist standing on your back and manipulating her feet across the length of your body.

The masseuses stabilize themselves using parallel bars suspended from the ceiling (seriously) while working their feet deep into your tissue.

After 70 blissful minutes, you’ll see firsthand (or foot) how the increased surface area and pressure of feet will relieve your every ache and pain.

While the treatment won’t leave footprints, it will leave you feeling refreshed from your head to your toes.

Or theirs.

Urban Oasis, 12 West Maple Street, at State Street, third floor (312-587-3500); 939 West North Avenue, at Sheffield Avenue (312-640-0001 or urbanoasismassage.com).