Used as a stress reliever, Shiatsi is a type of Japanese massage. Having recurring sessions can help prevent stress in everyday life. In Shiatsi, the practitioner uses many different body parts including knees, elbows, thumbs and feet in order to place pressure on different sections of the body to find irregularites and also to fix ailments.

Shiatsu is a well known massaging technique from Japan and includes modern disciplines like psychology and physiotherapy. Shiatsu has it's origins from Chinese medicines. It is translated as "finger pressure" in Japanese, though palms, thumbs, knees, feet and elbows are used by it's practitioners.

Even though Shiatsu has its origin from some of the well known disciplines, it is quite different from them in the way it is practiced. This technique is based on an approach which is a combination of diagnosis and therapy. In fact in some cases, the illness can be treated without any prior diagnosis. But in the modern medicine, the course of treatment for a specific problem is identified only after a careful diagnosis of the problem. Same is the case with traditional Chinese medicine such as acupressure.

In this therapy, the healing process is promoted by stimulating the immune system and the human body's natural healing power. The process which is non-rational and meditative requires active involvement from both the receiver and the giver. The internal energy possessed by the receiver is contacted and this stimulates the relief from the stress and aid in natural healing process.

Research shows that Shiatsu promises to be a stress busting and natural healing method, with many case histories demonstrating it's effectiveness. Another important fact is that this kind of therapy needs skilled practitioners who have undergone a prescribed educational program and have the license to practice. Lot of countries around the world have noticed its benefits and have started the standardization and licensing process to promote this healing method.

A holistic approach to treatment can improve all bodily systems. The body possesses it's own wisdom in healing, and Shiatsu can help access that wisom, allowing the body to care for itself most effectively. It can reduce stress and increase vitality and well-being through natural means. It's whole system approach adresses issues in an integrative manner allowing each body system to best support and heal the others.