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treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body
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Shiatsu (Japanese languageJapanese 指圧) - is a massage technique originating in Japan. Shiatsu follows similar principles to western massage using the principles of anatomy and physiology. The thumbs, handpalms, and fingers (no knees or elbows are used in the foundation form of shiatsu therapy) are used to apply pressure to designated areas of the body. All qualified Shiatsu Therapists in Japan have to go through a government-regulated program which covers mostly the traditional form of Shiatsu Therapy. This traditional form, now commonly practiced in north America, was started by Tokujiro Namikoshi, from whose lineage subsequent Shiatsu therapists have been trained. Namikoshi developed his knowledge through trial and error, eventually gaining acceptance in the late 1950s. His Shiatsu is described as "Diagnosis and Therapy combined". and relies on an understanding of how the body functions according to western principles of anatomy and physiology, as opposed to the principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, although derivative forms of Shiatsu based on TCM have been devised by later practioners from the Japan Shiatsu College (Namikoshi had no background in TCM).
Time Line - 1912 Namikoshi first used his technique on his ailing mother.1919 Namikoshi found the term Shiatsu and decided to use it to describe his therapy.1925 Namakoshi opened his first clinic for Shiatsu Therapy. Student Shizuto Masunaga is born.1940 Namakoshi opens first Shiatsu college.1953 Namakoshi and his sons introduce Shiatsu Therapy to the USA, Dr BJ Palmer, father of Chiropractic medicine.1955 Shiatsu Therapy first recognized by Japan government but only in conjunction with amma and moxibustion.1957 Shiatsu Therapy officially recognized by Japan as a separate and distinct therapy.1958 Shizuto Masunaga graduates from Japan shiatsu College, begins to teach Psychology at the college as well. 1964 Shiatsu officially defined by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan.
Characteristics - Use of the bare hands (no tools, elbows, knees or feet) Pressing the surface of the body (no rubbing, stroking or pulling) Clients remain fully clothed''"Shiatsu technique refers to the use of fingers and palm of one's hand to apply pressure to particular sections on the surface of the body for the purpose of correcting the imbalances of the body, and for maintaining and promoting health. It is also a method contributing to the healing of specific illnesses."''
Intended treatments - Shiatsu is used in treating the following symptoms: back pain migraine and many kinds of headaches whiplash injuries and neck stiffness reduced mobility menstruationmenstrual pain digestive problems asthmaasthmatic symptoms sports injuries frozen shoulder sciatica hypertension
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Websites
Best Massage Therapy in Dallas, Texas
Massage therapy by registered therapists with advanced training in numerous modalities such as: Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Trigger Point, Myofascial and many others. Located near the Galleria Mall.
http://www.elite-massage.us/
Sunrise Healing Arts
Highest quality liquid herbal extracts, Asian Bodywork Therapy
http://www.sunriseherbal.com/
Begegnung ist Berührung
Wörtlich übersetzt bedeutet Shiatsu Fingerdruck. Seine Ursprünge liegen in der traditionellen chinesischen und japanischen Medizin. Shiatsu lässt sich als eine einfühlsame, leicht erlernbare und sehr wirkungsvolle Arbeit am Körper beschreiben. Durch Druck auf Meridiane und Tsubos, Gelenke, Muskeln und Sehnen aktiviert Shiatsu unsere natürlichen Selbstheilungskräfte und löst Blockaden im Fluss unserer körpereigenen Energien ...
http://www.shiatsu-austria.at/
Gezond weer beter
Natuurgeneeskundige Massagepraktijk voor Shiatsu therapie en Ayurvedische massage
http://www.intouch-total-balance.nl/
Shiatsu Society (UK)
The Shiatsu Society (UK) holds the MRSS Register of Practitioners and Graduate Listings. We also have details of Shiatsu Teachers and Schools.
http://www.shiatsu.org/
Site du Zen Hakko Kaï
This site is dedicated to a french derivative of Hakko Ryu Ju Jitsu. Reïki is practiced too.
http://www.zenhakkokai.net/
Shiatsu-Praxis
Shiatsu - Japanische Form ganzheitlicher Körperarbeit bei Gerhard Klafböck in Leonding bei Linz (Austria)
http://www.shiatsu-praxis.at/
Total Wellness Centre
Total Wellness Centre specializes in traditional Chinese medical treatments including Acupuncture, herbal remedies, Chiropractic, Japanese Shiatsu massage, and Pilates. We treat a wide variety of issues with a special focus on female and male infertility and reproductive health.
http://www.totalwellnesscentre.ca/
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http://www.albero-della-vita.it/
Articles for Meditation, Yoga and Shiatsu
We produce and sell Meditation,-Yoga and Shiatsu related articles since more then 20 years. We are whole and retail sellers. Some of our items are; Zafu, meditation cushion, zabuton, yoga mat, sticky mat, yoga props, Shiatsu futon Yoga and Pilates Bolster..
http://www.bodhi-meditation.com/
Somatica, L'approccio somatico al lavoro sul corpo
ALEXANDER BODY MIND-CENTERING CONTINUUM CONTACT-DANCE CRANIOSACRALE DANZA SENSIBILE FELDENKRAIS LABAN MOVIMENTO AUTENTICO ROLFING SHIATSU VOICE-MOVEMENT-INTEGRATION TRAGER
http://www.somatica.it/
Shiatsu Society (UK)
The Shiatsu Society (UK) holds the MRSS Register of Practitioners and Graduate Listings. We also have details of Shiatsu Teachers and Schools.
http://www.shiatsu.org/
European Shiatsu School
[England, Eire, Greece, Spain and France] Courses to practitioner level and beyond. Full course details, multilingual site.
http://www.shiatsu.co.uk/
Mike Flanagan's Shiatsu Information Pages
Information, international practitioner directory, pictures, links and book reviews.
http://shiatsu.8m.com/
Shiatsu School of Canada Inc. and the SSC Acupuncture Institute
[Toronto, Ontario, Canada] Career training available. Kaz Kamiya, director.
http://www.shiatsucanada.com/
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