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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
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What is shiatsu massage therapy?
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of acupressure.
What is the scientific name for a shiatsu?
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.
What was tempaku contribution to shiatsu?
Tempaku contribution to shiatsu was that he thoroughly researched the origins of shiatsu therapy and reported it.
Which country is Shiatsu a traditional hands-on therapy from?
Japan.
How is shiatsu done?
People usually receive shiatsu therapy while lying on a floor mat or massage table or sitting up
Japanese therapy using hands to apply pressure to the body?
shiatsu Answer Shiatsu is a Japanese word that denotes two written characters which meands finger (shi) and pressure (atsu). The word Shiatsu means "finger pressure".
What modern form of massage is based on serizawa tsubo therapy?
The modern form of massage that is based on Serizawa's Tsubo Therapy is known as Acupressure Shiatsu.
Why was anma press rub renamed shiatsu finger pressure?
Anma press rub was renamed shiatsu finger pressure because it uniquely combined two of the most popular forms of Asian Bodywork Therapy in Japan.
Is Shiatsu holistic?
This therapy is considered holistic because it attempts to treat the whole person instead of a specific medical complaint
What are the traditional techniques used in Japanese massage therapy?
Traditional Japanese massage therapy, known as Shiatsu, incorporates techniques such as pressure point therapy, stretching, and joint manipulation to promote relaxation and balance in the body's energy flow.
What was masunaga contribution to shiatsu?
Masunaga was the founder of the Zen Shiatsu which was his main contribution to shiatsu.
What do you call the Japanese therapy similar to acupuncture but which uses the hands to apply pressure to the body instead of needles?
Another name, but exactly the same modality, is Shiatsu.
