How Do You Get A Shiatsu Massage?
Shiatsu is a 5,000-year-old Japanese style of deep tissue massage, also called acupressure. The practitioner uses his or her fingers and palms to apply pressure to specific areas of the body in order to break up energy blockages and reopen the client’s life flow, also known as “chi”.If you want to get shiatsu massage, it’s important to choose a skilled therapist who will be dedicated to your well being. Understand the difference between shiatsu and other forms of deep tissue massage therapy before making an appointment for either. Both forms of body work get into the deeper layers of muscle. A deep tissue massage may be painful until stress pockets can be smoothed out, but shiatsu should not produce pain. Contact the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia for the name of a licensed shiatsu massage therapist in your area. Licensed therapists must have graduated from a program of study accredited by the Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation/Approval in the United Sta
