Author: Marjorie Lewis, ST

Shiatsu Therapy: A Japanese Approach to Pain Relief

What's in a name? Shiatsu therapy tacitly and proudly announces its Japanese heritage with every introduction. This unique bodywork modality evolved over hundreds of years from Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is considered 'acupuncture without needles.' Literally translated, the word 'Shiatsu' means 'finger pressure.' The therapist uses his or her thumbs, palms, and occasionally forearms and/or […]

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