What is "Shiatsu Massage Therapy?

Shiatsu massage is developed from techniques that originated in Japan and China over 2,000 years ago. This type of massage utilizes kneading, acupressure and tapping to relieve stiffness, aches, stress, psychosomatic troubles and various system imbalances. Shiatsu therapeutic massage improves circulation and helps regulate the metabolism by working on the body’s energy (chi) meridians. Treatment focus is primarily the neck, shoulders and back. Clients may request that attention be additionally given to a particular region of discomfort or stress. Shiatsu is thought of as a therapeutic art which works to enhance one’s natural healing power and immune system.  more

“Shiatsu Massage Therapy" is derived from the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, and is used for preventing injuries and ailments through specific pressure points throughout the body. There are more than 350 pressure points in the body, aligned with certain internal organs, along specific meridians; meridians are defined as "invisible energy lines". The "points" along these meridians, called acupressure points, may be pressed, held or manipulated to unblock stuck energy or to encourage the flow of blood or fluids to this area. Stimulation of the pressure points through kneading, tapping, rolling and squeezing, like those programmed in all Omega Massage Chairs, can re-energize the internal organs and free blocked energy. Physical and mental stress can be relieved through these therapeutic massages, making you more alert and efficient in your everyday life and rejuvenating your physical strength.  more