June 16, 2026
NY Shiatsu: What Exactly Is Shiatsu?
“Shiatsu” literally means “finger pressure” in Japanese. Now, before you imagine someone randomly poking you like they’re trying to find a hidden button, Shiatsu is actually a sophisticated therapeutic technique developed in Japan. Practitioners use their fingers, palms, elbows, and sometimes even knees to apply pressure to specific points on the body. Think of it as a conversation between the therapist and your muscles.
