Tag archive for ‘Shiatsu’
Is Shiatsu for You?
Shiatsu began in the early years of the twentieth century in Japan. Over the years, its style and theory has evolved depending on where on the globe the treatment is being done. There are two main theories that practitioners interpret when it comes to shiatsu and those are the Eastern theories relating to traditional Chinese [...]
Asian Massage Therapy Techniques: Tui Na and Shiatsu
A variety of Massage Therapy techniques have originated from Asia. Tui Na follows Traditional Chinese Medical Philosophy with a focus on the flow of Qi energy in the body. By applying pressure in specific areas as well as utilizing manipulation, Tui Na practitioners work with the innate ability of the body to heal itself. The [...]