Directory of Shiatsu Resources

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Shiatsu is a therapeutic Japanese healing modality that has its roots in 5000-year-old Eastern medical massage practices. The theoretical and scientific foundations of shiatsu include pre-medical Eastern philosophies, such as yin/yang and the Five Transformations, and ancient medical texts, such as "The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine."

A shiatsu practitioner will apply comfortable pressure and stretching/mobilizing techniques using thumbs, palms, elbows, and knees. Shiatsu is generally practiced on a futon; clients are fully clothed; and no oils or lotions are used. However, auxiliary techniques usually associated with acupuncture, such as moxibustion and fire cups, may be incorporated.

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Resources in This Category

• Japanese Acupuncture & Shiatsu

  http://www.japaneseacupuncture.ca/
  Contains information from both the modern medical and traditional Oriental perspectives. Includes recommendations, FAQs, fees and hours of operation. Vancouver, Canada.

• Lotus Oriental Therapies Clinic

  http://webspace.webring.com/people/tp/padma_shenpen/
  Neil Pitt practices shiatsu in Adelaide, Australia.

• Michael Woolley Shiatsu

  http://www.michaelwoolley.com/
  A practitioner in London gives an outline of a typical treatment session, and the diagnostic and treatment methods employed.

• Self Healing Australia

  http://www.self-healing.com.au/
  [Newtown, NSW, Australia] Natural therapies site offering information, newsletter, treatments, classes, courses and workshops in zen shiatsu.

• Shiatsu, Japanese Massage

  http://www.rianvisser.nl/shiatsu/e_index.htm
  Includes Do-in exercises and list of worldwide practitioners. Multilingual site maintained by Rian Visser, Haarlem, Netherlands.

• Soho Shiatsu

  http://www.sohoshiatsu.com/
  Center in New York City provides videos and a variety of articles including the application of Shiatsu in hospitals.

• Zen Shiatsu Chicago

  http://www.zenshiatsuchicago.org/
  A community wellness and education center that offers treatments and vocational training, with historical information and details of weekend courses.

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