Shiatsu is a therapeutic Japanese healing modality that has its roots in 5000-year-old Eastern medical massage practices. The theoretical and scientific foundations of shiatsu include pre-medical Eastern philosophies, such as yin/yang and the Five Transformations, and ancient medical texts, such as "The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine."
A shiatsu practitioner will apply comfortable pressure and stretching/mobilizing techniques using thumbs, palms, elbows, and knees. Shiatsu is generally practiced on a futon; clients are fully clothed; and no oils or lotions are used. However, auxiliary techniques usually associated with acupuncture, such as moxibustion and fire cups, may be incorporated.
A shiatsu practitioner will apply comfortable pressure and stretching/mobilizing techniques using thumbs, palms, elbows, and knees. Shiatsu is generally practiced on a futon; clients are fully clothed; and no oils or lotions are used. However, auxiliary techniques usually associated with acupuncture, such as moxibustion and fire cups, may be incorporated.
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- Self Healing Australia [Newtown, NSW, Australia] Natural therapies site offering information, newsletter, treatments, classes, courses and workshops in zen shiatsu.
- Shiatsu, Japanese Massage Includes Do-in exercises and list of worldwide practitioners. Multilingual site maintained by Rian Visser, Haarlem, Netherlands.
- Soho Shiatsu Center in New York City provides videos and a variety of articles including the application of Shiatsu in hospitals.
- Zen Shiatsu Chicago A community wellness and education center that offers treatments and vocational training, with historical information and details of weekend courses.
- Michael Woolley Shiatsu A practitioner in London gives an outline of a typical treatment session, and the diagnostic and treatment methods employed.
- Lotus Oriental Therapies Clinic Neil Pitt practices shiatsu in Adelaide, Australia.
- Japanese Acupuncture & Shiatsu Contains information from both the modern medical and traditional Oriental perspectives. Includes recommendations, FAQs, fees and hours of operation. Vancouver, Canada.