very closely related to acupressure, working with the same points on the body and the same general principles, although it was developed over centuries in Japan rather than in China.
There are a number of retailers which will sell a shiatsu massage cushion. These include Amazon, Target and eBay. Emassagers also sells shiatsu massage cushions.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of acupressure.
The scientific name for shiatsu massage therapy is "shiatsu therapy" or "shiatsu massage." It is a form of Japanese bodywork based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine.
That is the correct spelling of "shiatsu" (Japanese finger-pressure massage).
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Shiatsu is Japanese massage using a deeper pressure (deeper than the most common type of massage in the U.S.-Swedish massage) and in which the therapist presses with fingers, thumbs, palms, forearms, and sometimes feet. Shiatsu may be practiced on a floor mat or massage table.
During certain types of massage you can such as Thai massage, Shiatsu or chair massage.
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Shih Tzu is a Chinese breed of dog, whereas Shiatsu is a style of Japanese massage.
There are many places a Shiatsu massage chair can be purchased from. Some department stores have these available, also they can be purchased online from Amazon and eBay.
Hi, I'm a shiatsu therapist, so I feel qualified to answer this. Without the concept of Qi, the treatment would be exactly the same, as Shiatsu is defined by the techniques used. Without the existence of Qi (which is what I think you are getting it) a Shiatsu would be more like a sports massage, physiotherapy massage or deep tissue massage, as they are 'similar' in technique... but only loosely.