Hi, as a Shiatsu therapist I feel qualified to answer this. Shiatsu is a Japanese Massage using the fingers, thumbs, elbows and knees to apply pressure to meridians and pressure points throughout the body. The aim is to balance the inner energies of the body to allow the body to heal itself. Shiatsu is traditionally performed fully clothed and on a thin 'futon' mat on the floor. Shiatsu means Finger Pressure in Japanese
Masunaga was the founder of the Zen Shiatsu which was his main contribution to shiatsu.
Tempaku contribution to shiatsu was that he thoroughly researched the origins of shiatsu therapy and reported it.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of acupressure.
That is the correct spelling of "shiatsu" (Japanese finger-pressure massage).
The cast of Shiatsu Oja - 1989 includes: Anna Hole Tokujiro Namikoshi as The Master of Shiatsu
Shiatsu has a strong reputation for reducing stress and relieving nausea and vomiting
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Shiatsu is an offshoot of anma that developed during the period after the Meiji Restoration in 1868
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.
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Serizawa contribution to shiatsu was that he was special Instructors Training Lecturer of Tokyo Education University.
Shih Tzu is a Chinese breed of dog, whereas Shiatsu is a style of Japanese massage.