Massage is a popular form of therapy that promotes relaxation, improved health, stress-relief and athletic performance. Massage is the manipulation of superficial muscle layers, increasing blood circulation to muscle groups and providing nerve stimulation. Swedish and shiatsu are two of nearly eighty recognized massage modalities. Understanding both massage processes can help you determine which form is best for you.
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According to the International School of Shiatsu, shiatsu is a form of massage that uses thumb or finger pressure on meridian pathways of the body. Shiatsu applies firm pressure to "energy points" with the goal of reducing stre...
Shiatsu massage originated in Japan and utilizes the hands and palms--particularly the thumbs--to massage the body at specific points and treat many different conditions and encourage relaxation. Although often referred to as a...
Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese form of massage that incorporates finger touch on various points of the body to balance the "chi," or life force energy. Shiatsu is sometimes referred to as acupressure. According to the Shiatsu S...
Shiatsu massage is specific in approach and utilizes pressure points that correspond to different organs and energy pathways throughout the body. Shiatsu massage reinvigorates the circulatory system and decreases muscular tensi...
Shiatsu massage is an Asian form of massage that does not incorporate oils in the rubbing process. Shiatsu practitioners at Shiatsu & Massage Center in Hawaii report that the person receiving the massage remains fully cloth...
To perform a true shiatsu massage, you would need to study for several years at a special school, preferably in Japan. However, anyone can understand the basic concepts of shiatsu massage and apply them to someone very lucky. T...
Shiatsu differs from the more traditional, Swedish massage. It is true that in both styles the client is lying prone on a padded table. However, Swedish massage uses long, smooth strokes to work muscle tissue, whereas shiatsu ...
