Shiatsu is an Asian bodywork that originates in Japan. Shiatsu is similar to massage, but it is not a traditional massage. The purpose of Shiatsu is to address the emotions we hold and store in our bodies. It taps into the mind and body's natural relaxation responses and balances our energy using the body's pathways called meridians. When we are stressed, our energy become imbalanced and can create a "traffic jam" along the meridians causing us to feel anxious, empty or tired. Shiatsu uses gentle, rhythmic rocking, stretching, joint rotation, palm and thumb pressure to balance this energ...
