Definition of Shiatsu
1. Noun. Treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body.
Generic synonyms: Intervention, Treatment
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China, Japan, Nihon, Nippon
Definition of Shiatsu
1. a massage using finger pressure [n -S]
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Literary usage of Shiatsu
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1. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"shiatsu and tsubo rely largely on sequenced applications of pressure applied from
... "Barefoot shiatsu" is a form that uses foot pressure to stimulate the ..."
2. Adventure Guide Honduras & the Bay Islands by Maria Fiallos (2006)
"Healing Hands Massage, Mariposa Lodge, West End. 'S 994-9626,
www.mariposa-lodge.com/shiatsu.html, gives shiatsu and European massages on the beach. ..."
3. The Creative Age: Knowledge and Skills for the New Economy by Kimberly Seltzer, Tom Bentley (1999)
"... often develop a sense of respect and value for different professions, and
begin to value their own contributions. As part of his shiatsu class, ..."
4. Five Hundred Fun Facts About Japan by DIANE Publishing Company, Dorothy Perkins (1994)
"It follows the same principles as acupuncture and shiatsu regarding points in
the patient's body which need to be stimulated to help unblock the flow of ..."
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