Shiatsu - a traditional Japanese massage technique, in which the therapist applies pressure with his thumbs, finger, and palms to specific areas of biologically active points of the client's body. During massage, there is an alternation of soft relaxing movements, deep pressure on the acupuncture points, stretching, rotating and rhythmic "swinging".
Thanks to the original technique, this kind of stretching and rocking of the body causes that the joints, muscles and ligaments are getting more relaxed and stretched, so the massage can be used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as back pain or arthritis. It also has an impact on the circulation of body fluids blood, lymph, intracellular fluid , by stimulating the internal organs. Shiatsu therapy is also effective in the treatment of circulatory, respiratory and bowel diseases or in case of hormonal disorders.
The ability to relax the body at a deep level and to work with the subtle energy aspects makes this method useful for the treatment of anxiety, stress, depression and emotional instability. In physiological terms, Shiatsu stimulates circulation in the patient blood and lymphatic fluid and this helps eliminating toxins, relieving deep muscle tension and stimulating the production of hormones.
Many types of massage are based on the satisfaction of the natural human need for touch. Shiatsu therapy is particularly effective, since it uses the effective ways of tactile impact. Shiatsu massage can be conducted on a massage table, and on a mattress.
As in the case of traditional Thai massage, Shiatsu performed without the use of oils and client is fully clothed in a special comfortable material made of natural fabrics. Due to this, patient feels less vulnerable and shy, and be able to enjoy the touch much better. The history of the origin of this method is quite controversial and confusing. Many experts believe that Shiatsu is a modification of Chinese acupuncture, which uses methods of acupuncture and moxibustion of active points, so-called "Zhen-Chiu therapy.
