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What is Shiatsu Massage?
Shiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic massage technique that uses finger pressure on specific points along the body's energy meridians. The name literally means "finger pressure" (shi = finger, atsu = pressure). It aims to restore balance and promote the body's natural healing abilities.
The Technique
Using thumbs, fingers, and palms, the therapist applies rhythmic pressure to specific points along energy meridians. Unlike deep tissue massage, shiatsu uses sustained pressure rather than rubbing motions. The work is done through clothing without oil.
Benefits of Shiatsu Massage
Trigger points released with precision
Sustained thumb pressure holds each point until the tissue releases — it reaches deeper than broad strokes
Headaches, back pain, shoulder knots targeted directly
Shiatsu addresses the specific muscle location causing pain, not the surrounding area
The 'good hurt' that becomes instant relief
Deep pressure on a tight point feels intense for a moment, then releases — that's the muscle letting go
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