How Shiatsu Works
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage developed in Japan. Depending on the condition of the body, the therapist applies proper types of pressure.
Shiatsu regulates the nervous system and promotes natural healing by stimulating chemical responses in the body. It triggers the release of hormones and body chemicals necessary to heal, to soothe and to make you mind and body perform at their peak.
There are 838 basic shiatsu pressure points, or Atten in Japanese, located on the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lymph vessels, bones and endocrine glands.
Depending on the condition of the body, the therapist applies proper types of pressure. The tighter the muscles are, the lighter the pressure. As the muscles relax, the pressure becomes deeper but is always firm and steady. Knuckles, fists, elbows and knees lack the required sensitivity and they are never used during a Namikoshi Shiatsu Treatment.
What is the difference between Shiatsu and Western massage?
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