Shiatsu practitioners assert that health conditions and diseases are due to blockages and imbalances in the qi flow throughout the body. Based on this, Shiatsu massage differentiates its diagnosis and treatment from other massage therapy modalities.
Shiatsu body massage involves correcting body imbalances by using the fingers, thumbs, and palms to apply pressure to various areas of the body’s surface. This pressure promotes energy distribution throughout the body and re-harmonizes irregularities in energetic components. Assisted-stretching techniques and acupressure are also incorporated.
As a holistic therapy, Shiatsu massage:
Healthcare providers are utilizing Shiatsu massage for pain management as well as tailoring it to patients with special needs.
Our Massage Therapy School in Miami, FL offers a specialization in Japanese Shiatsu, which enables students to develop experience working with a range of techniques within Japanese massage and Asian systems of medicine. Students complete courses in Shiatsu, Swedish, and medical-massage. Graduates of the program receive both a Shiatsu Certification and a Massage Therapy Diploma.
Acupuncture and Massage College’s Community Clinic offers acupuncture, massage therapy, and herbal medicine to treat a wide range of health conditions and overall wellness. To schedule an appointment, call (305) 595-9500. For information about AMC’s Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs, request our course catalog here.