Kyo and Jitsu in Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy
Kyo and Jitsu in Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy
Although the diagnostic system of Kyo and Jitsu is attributed to Sensei Masunaga — the creator of Zen Shiatsu — it’s basically an implem [ ... ]
Keiraku Shiatsu | Energy Meridian Based Shiatsu Therapy
Keiraku Shiatsu | Energy Meridian Based Shiatsu Therapy
Keiraku is the Japanese word for Meridian i.e. Life Force Channel, and Keiraku Shiatsu is perhaps the more accurate name of the style of Shiatsu thera [ ... ]
Shinzui Bodywork | Shiatsu, Abdominal Massage, and Meridian work
Shinzui Bodywork | Shiatsu, Abdominal Massage, and Meridian work
Shinzui Bodywork was developed by Philippe Vandenabeele, and is a holistic, interconnected full body manual therapy rooted in Eastern bodywork traditi [ ... ]
Ohashiatsu Therapy by Wataru Ohashi
Ohashiatsu Therapy by Wataru Ohashi
Ohashiatsu is a style of Shiatsu Massage therapy developed by Sensei Wataru Ohashi. He’s also the translator of Masunaga’s famous book  [ ... ]
What Is Macrobiotic Shiatsu?
What Is Macrobiotic Shiatsu?
Macrobiotic Shiatsu is a therapeutic form of bodywork developed by Shizuko Yamamoto and based on George Ohsawa’s Macrobiotic philosophy. The ter [ ... ]
Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy | Shizuto Masunaga
Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy | Shizuto Masunaga
Zen Shiatsu and Namikoshi Shiatsu are perhaps the best known common styles of Shiatsu Massage Therapy. Zen Shiatsu was developed by Shizuto Masunaga ( [ ... ]
Five Element Shiatsu Therapy Explained
Five Element Shiatsu Therapy Explained
Five Element Shiatsu is a Shiatsu Massage treatment modality based on the Five Element system such as applied in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). T [ ... ]
Heisei Shiatsu Therapy Explained | Thumbs Based Acupressure
Heisei Shiatsu Therapy Explained | Thumbs Based Acupressure
Heisei Shiatsu was developed by Fernando Cabo and is based on i.e. influenced by Namikoshi Shiatsu and Keiraku Shiatsu, but focuses more on the qualit [ ... ]
Shiatsu Baby Massage | Acupressure, Holds, and Stretches
Shiatsu Baby Massage | Acupressure, Holds, and Stretches
Shiatsu Baby Massage or Baby Shiatsu is a common infant treatment practice in Japan, but it’s also widely used in Western countries. It’s a ge [ ... ]
Namikoshi Shiatsu by Tokujiro Namikoshi | Nippon Shiatsu
Namikoshi Shiatsu by Tokujiro Namikoshi | Nippon Shiatsu
Although Mr. Tamai Tempaku (aka Tenpeki Tamai or Kazuma Fukunaga) is credited to first have used the term “Shiatsu” is his book Shiatsu Ho (Shiats [ ... ]