8th Street Chinese Spa

Traditional Chinese foot massage consists of a foot bath followed by an intense massage on various pressure points in the feet, ankles and legs. Chinese foot massage has been practiced for centuries and is a popular pastime in China. The ancient Chinese book Huangdi Neijing (黃帝內經), an ancient Chinese medical text that has been consulted for more than two millennia, (黃帝,Huángdì). In the text, the emperor recommends massage which has been incorporated into treatment for medical ailments. It is widely performed in hospitals and massage parlors.