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 patient’s pain and health conditions. … Read More
Shiatsu Career Overview
Posted November 12, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Massage College
Spreading Shiatsu (Shiatsu History, Part II)
Posted October 16, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Miami, Florida
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
History of Shiatsu Massage
Posted October 01, 2019
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Shiatsu, Massage Therapy School
Shiatsu massage was invented by Tokujiro Namikoshi during the 1920s. However, its history goes back to 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
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
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 Carlos Sama, LMT
& filed under Asian Bodywork Therapy, Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Swedish Massage, Acupuncture and Massage College
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 Asian Bodywork Therapy, Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Holistic Medicine
With Shiatsu Massage Back Pain and More Dissipates
Posted February 04, 2016
by Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu
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 Renee Skuban, MT Clinical / Faculty Supervisor
& filed under Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Holistic Medicine
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 it 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, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Swedish Massage, Uncategorized, Holistic Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage College
AMC’s Low-Cost Community Clinic
Posted October 02, 2009
by Acupuncture & Massage College
& filed under Massage Therapy, News & Events, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Swedish Massage, Uncategorized, Acupuncture and Massage College
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