Category: History Of Shiatsu

Even with all these prejudice, the important thing is that Shiatsu is known as a great massage technique throughout the world and has helped millions of people to find relief and get rid of serious illnesses. For those seeking this type of alternative treatment, there are quite a few health problems that may be improved… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy 7

He was also interested in making Shiatsu an official method of therapy and due to his great success on various celebrities and high ranked people, he became one of those who had great influence on getting the treatment officially recognized. This led to an official regulation of Shiatsu as practitioners were bound to pass a… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy 6

Historically speaking, Shiatsu has been with us for a very long time. Treatments that included meridians, which were considered channels of energy, were used widely from Han dynasty and so forth. Even during the Neolithic, people used acupuncture as there were mummies discovered that had meridian points tattooed on their body. So people have been… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy 5

There are different types of Shiatsu as this practice has grown to take many forms according to each instructor and his or her unique method. Some of the forms of shiatsu are: Tsubo Shiatsu, Zen Shiatsu, Tao Shiatsu, Meridian Shiatsu, Macrobiotic Shiatsu, etc. Meridian Shiatsu is a treatment based on the traditional Chinese medicine. Tadashi… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy 4

Most people may go to a Shiatsu practitioner for a problem and find out that they have another underlying issue or a hidden illness. The massage therapist can check for irregularities on the skin, muscles and even whether a certain point on the body has an abnormal temperature; all these things can help them determine… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy 3

The word “shiatsu” is a Japanese word that means “finger pressure” and if one would like to describe the therapy in simple terms, they can relate to its name as Shiatsu is indeed based on finger pressure. Parts of the body are pressed with the thumbs, fingers and even with the palms by the massage… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy 2

Shiatsu is a massage therapy used for various illnesses and for pain relief in Japan. The massage has been used for many generations either as a treatment itself or to complement standard medicine practices. It is also used regularly to prevent diseases and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The therapy has been widely used as a… Continue reading History Of Shiatsu Massage Therapy