May 27, 2025
What is Shiatsu, Anyway?
Originating in Japan, Shiatsu literally means “finger pressure” — and that’s exactly what you get. But don’t expect just a relaxing rubdown. Shiatsu practitioners follow the same energy pathways (meridians) used in acupuncture, but instead of needles, they use touch. It’s like acupuncture’s needle-free cousin — the one that took martial arts and knows where your back pain lives.
