Shiatsu is Japanese for "finger pressure" and consists of finger and palm pressure, stretches, and other massage techniques. Shiatsu therapists treat not only muscular aches and pains, but also headaches, insomnia, digestive issues and emotional stress. The client is usually fully clothed, and either lays on a massage table, or on a floor mat.

Shiatsu therapy is effective in the management of many acute and chronic conditions including:

• headaches/migraines
• back pain
• neck and shoulder pain
• sciatica
• muscle tension and spasm
• insomnia
• constipation
• digestive problems
• menstrual problems
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• anxiety and depression
• sports injuries