Named one of one of the hottest new massage trends by Forbes magazine last February, Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that is, like acupuncture, based on the philosophy that illnesses and ailments of the body are caused by blockage of Qi. It is designed to restore the flow of energy in the body by stimulating the vital points along the body’s meridians, helping one achieve balance and harmony. This form of healing massage uses pressure from thumbs, fingers, elbows, and knees to concentrate pressure on certain energy pathways within a person’s body in order to stretch and open them for the body’s flow of Qi. Shiatsu is great for relaxation, pain, tiredness, poor digestion, recovery from injuries, and many other conditions.
"Shiatsu is the perfect complement to acupuncture," says Susan. "Having Shiatsu as a part of Acupuncture & Herbal Solutions will be something everyone will love and benefit from."
