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is a manipulative therapy developed
in Japan and incorporating techniques of anma (Japanese
traditional massage), acupressure, stretching, and Western massage.
Shiatsu involves applying pressure to special points or areas on the
body in order to maintain physical and mental well being, treat
disease, or alleviate discomfort. This therapy is considered
holistic because it attempts to treat the whole person instead of a
specific medical complaint. All types of acupressure generally focus
on the same pressure points and so-called energy pathways, but may
differ in terms of massage technique |