Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and it is considered to be a form of acupressure massage. However, unlike other forms of acupressure massage, Shiatsu exclusively utilizes finger and palm massage techniques to treat a patient’s pain and health conditions. … Read More
Shiatsu Career Information | Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Posted January 12, 2023
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
History of Shiatsu | Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Posted December 01, 2022
by Dr. Daniel Chuanxin Wang, DAOM, A.P.
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
Shiatsu is a core modality taught at our massage school. In the classroom, we mainly focus on teaching the application of the techniques of shiatsu. However, we think that this modality is so fascinating that it deserves its own blog series. In an earlier post, we gave an overview of Shiatsu massage. In this post, we will discuss the history of Shiatsu massage. Shiatsu was invented by Tokujiro Namikoshi during the 1920s. However, its history goes back to the roots of massage in Japan. Shiatsu was derived from a historical Japanese massage modality known as Anma. Anma was derived from a traditional Chinese massage modality known as Tui Na. … Read More
Spreading Shiatsu (Shiatsu History, Part II)
Posted October 16, 2019
by Dr. Renee Skuban, M.O.M., Acupuncture Physician
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
In the first installment of a our Shiatsu series, we started with an extensive overview of Shiatsu. In the second installment, we covered the history and early development of Shiatsu by Tokujiro Namikoshi. In this article, we'll cover how Namikoshi spread Shiatsu all over the world. … Read More
How to Get Shiatsu Massage Certification
Posted June 13, 2017
by Dr. Renee Skuban, M.O.M., Acupuncture Physician
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Massage Therapy School
There are many ways to enhance a massage therapy business, from offering spa services to diversifying the types of massage techniques offered. It's an important aspect of massage for practitioners, as well as those looking to enter the field. … Read More
Western Therapies in Shiatsu Massage Therapy
Posted May 24, 2017
by Dr. Renee Skuban, M.O.M., Acupuncture Physician
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Massage Therapy School
Massage is an ancient healing therapy that has been practiced for centuries, with Shiatsu being a relatively new modality in the history of massage. Traditional Chinese medicine came to Japan in the 6th century via a Buddhist monk, but it wasn't until the early part of the last century that Shiatsu was founded there. … Read More
Asian Bodywork in Massage Therapy
Posted December 15, 2016
by Dr. Renee Skuban, M.O.M., Acupuncture Physician
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
There are many types of Asian bodywork that have roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Many massage therapists practice Shiatsu therapy, one of the many forms of bodywork recognized by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA). Some of the other forms recognized by the AOBTA include: … Read More
Need Relief? Try Acupressure For Back Pain
Posted February 23, 2016
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Holistic Medicine, Massage Therapy School
With Shiatsu Massage Back Pain and More Dissipates
Posted February 04, 2016
by Dr. Renee Skuban, M.O.M., Acupuncture Physician
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Massage Therapy School
Shiatsu is a form of Asian bodywork with origins in traditional Chinese medicine. Similar to acupuncture and its diagnostic methods, Shiatsu massage therapy uses acupoints and energy channels (meridians) in treatment. … Read More
Exploring Japanese Massage and the Benefits of Shiatsu Massage
Posted January 05, 2016
by Dr. Renee Skuban, M.O.M., Acupuncture Physician
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Massage Therapy School
Shiatsu massage, a form of Oriental therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and Japanese massage therapy traditions, is growing in popularity. The reason for this is that this kind of body massage can be used to treat several health conditions and ailments, including: … Read More
Celebrate Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Day With A Free Acupuncture Treatment
Posted October 05, 2009
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
AMC’s Low-Cost Community Clinic
Posted October 02, 2009
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Shiatsu Massage, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Massage Therapy School, Acupuncture and Massage College | Miami, FL
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