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American Association of Oriental Medicine

Shiatsu in Wikipedia

The Shiatsu Society

Acupressure and Acupuncture charts

Acupressure is an ancient healing art which uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin and stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Based on the same principles of Acupuncture, with no drug-induced side effects, acupressure is an excellent way to complement conventional medical care and to promote health and wellness. It helps to prevent or relieve a wide range of conditions such as Musculo-Skeletal dysfunctions, physical pains, headaches, insomnia, menstrual problems and psychosomatic stress related disorders.

Shiatsu is an ancient and widely practised form of Japanese massage which aims to heal mind, body and spirit by balancing the flow of energy, or ki, throughout the body. By applying pressure to individual acupoints along the various meridians (Acupuncture energy pathway) lines within the body using fingertips, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, knees and sometines feet, Shiatsu has a deeply relaxing effect on the body and produces an overall sense of well-being. This is an holistic therapy which can deal with all manner of physical ailments as well as taking all manner of emotional, spiritual and psychological problems into account.