Shiatsu (/ ʃiˈæts -, - ˈɑːtsuː / shee-AT-, -⁠AHT-soo; [1] 指圧) is a form of Japanese bodywork based on concepts in traditional Chinese medicine such as qi meridians.

Jan 4, 2025 · Shiatsu — a Japanese word that translates to “finger pressure” — is a type of bodywork where the thumbs, palms, fingers, elbows — and sometimes also the feet and …

Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork from Japan. It uses kneading, pressing, soothing, tapping, and stretching techniques and is performed without oils through light, comfortable …

May 10, 2022 · Shiatsu is a form of massage that utilizes the hands, thumb, or other body parts, to apply direct pressure on various points or channels in the body.

Aug 10, 2023 · Shiatsu is a style of massage that involves a therapist applying pressure through a combination of techniques, such as kneading, soothing, tapping, pressing and stretching.

Jun 29, 2025 · Japanese shiatsu massage is based on the idea that life energy (qi) flows through the body along meridians. According to Shiatsu theory, blockages in these energy pathways …

Shiatsu emerged from Japan but has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's built on the understanding that vital energy, called Qi (pronounced "chee"), flows through your body along …

Shiatsu massage is thought to maintain yin and yang harmony. Because the blockage of such meridian pathways can cause illness, Shiatsu massage uses pressure to open them up.

Shiatsu, the most widely known form of acupressure, literally means “finger pressure” in Japanese. Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese …

Jan 30, 2024 · Shiatsu, a type of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to areas of the body to elevate lymphatic and blood circulation and relieve stress and exhaustion, is seen by …