What is shiatsu

Shiatsu (pronounced: she-aht-soo ) means "finger
pressure". It is a Japanese form of bodywork
designed to heal and promote health by influencing
the state of Ki or Universal Energy in the body

Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the
holistic system of traditional Chinese
medicine, where illness is thought to result
from imbalances in the natural flow of
energy, or Ki through the body.

In Shiatsu, the therapist uses finger and
palm pressure to energize pathways, called
meridians, to improve the flow of Ki.

Scientists believe that shiatsu calms an
overactive sympathetic nervous system,
which improves circulation, relieves stiff
muscles, and alleviates stress.