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What Is Shiatsu Massage

Author: Zachary Thompson


Shiatsu is a massage technique from Japan. In fact the word Shiatsu means "finger pressure." Despite its name this massage therapy not only utilizes the fingertips but also thumbs, palms, knees, forearms, elbows and the massage therapist can even use the feet. They apply pressure to the meridians or energy lines. This is done to "promote good health by stimulating the body's energy flow."

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All About Shiatsu Massage Techniques

Author: John Robben


Shiatsu is a massage technique that uses the power of touch and applying pressure. This type of therapy comes from ancient Japanese culture however was adapted into Chinese medicine practices and uses the principles of the meridian healing system.

The Meridian healing system focuses opening up the body and increasing the blood circulation. The Qi pronounced chi is to flow throughout the body to produce high amounts ...

Ancient Secrets Of Shiatsu Therapy, Treatment And Training.

Author: Yoshi Kundagawa


Shiatsu is an internationally known and used effective method of naturally healing. Basic shiatsu was founded in Japan in the early 1900's by Tokujiro Namikoshi, and the name comes from the words "shi" which means the thumbs and fingers and "atsu" meaning pressure. At the tender age on seven, Namikoshi starting pressing and stroking in other joints to help alleviate the pain from what ...

Shiatsu Treatments

Author: Peter Vermeeren


We know that the shiatsu massage came from the Japanese culture and originated from the Chinese culture and Taoism. However, little is known about the treatment of shiatsu because it is still considered relatively new in many areas of the country. What we do know about the treatments is that even though the shiatsu treatment is a derivative of the popular acupuncture, the two are still different.

Shiatsu treatments are ...

Rules to Keep in Mind During the Practice of Shiatsu

Author: Scott Meyers


Shiatsu is an excellent pain reliever for many health conditions such as stress related disorders, endometriosis, menopause (and accompanying symptoms), and constipation. Shiatsu can decrease both the level of fatigue (or tsubo) and stress that has built up in the human body. Shiatsu can improve the circulation of both lymph and blood systems. Shiatsu helps to decrease the stiffness of muscles and ...

Shiatsu: A Timeless and Effective Massage Therapy Technique

Author: Paul Fitzgerald


In a massage school in Maui , Hawaii , a group of students are gathered around their teacher as he performs the steps in shiatsu massage. The teacher executes several movements that are basic in a shiatsu massage. These include pressing, tapping, squeezing, and rubbing some of the patient's body parts. To the untrained eye, it would seem that the teacher just randomly touches ...