Shiatsu

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, auxillary techniques usually associated with acupuncture, such as moxibustion and fire cups, may be incorporated.

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Self Healing Australia - Information and promotion of a number of modalities including treatments, practical and theory courses.
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Mike Flanagan's Shiatsu Information Pages - Information, international practitioner directory, pictures, links and book reviews.
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Shiatsu - Definitions and charts. Multilingual site maintained by José Manuel Afreixo Nunes da Cruz.
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Shiatsu, Japanese Massage - Includes Do-in exercises and list of worldwide practitioners. Multilingual site maintained by Rian Visser, Haarlem, Netherlands.
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Discovering Shiatsu - Article by Catherine Sutton.
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Kimura Shiatsu Institute - Offers treatment and courses to make one's body healthy physically, mentally and spiritually.
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