Shiatsu massage treats common psychological and physical complaints by pressing pressure points. Proponents believe it alleviates disorders such as depression, anxiety, nausea, stiffness, headaches, arthritis, cramps, or pulled muscles. This Japanese equivalent of the Chinese method of acupressure comes from the Japanese words “shi” and “atsu,” meaning “finger pressure.”  -Definition snippet courtesy WiseGeek.com

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Shiatsu is the application of finger pressure to various points along the “meridian lines” of the body. The intent is to manipulate the body's “Ki” flow to bring about beneficial results. Shiatsu and Acupressure are closely related in that they both manipulate these meridian points through pressure by fingers, thumbs, and palms.
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Deep Tissue Massage
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