Shiatsu Massage

Series Summary

Massages and massage therapy can be extremely beneficial and relaxing for many people who have chronic muscle pain or simply need to relax and reduce stress. Massage is a treatment where soft body tissues are manipulated for physical, functional and therapeutic goals, and was developed in many ancient cultures. Today, massage therapy is used in a variety of ways, including pain relief, increasing the health of patients with a variety of diseases, and increasing mental health. It has also been show to increase flexibility, lower blood pressure, and stimulate the immune system.

In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to do shiatsu massage. This popular form of massage therapy is great for reliving tension and stress, and can help with muscle pain. You will learn about the health benefits of shiatsu massage, as well as tips on shiatsu massage pressure points and how to prepare for a shiatsu massage. You will also learn how to massage the lumbar area, spine, hip area and the sacral holes. If you are learn how to give massages or simply want to explore the world of shiatsu massage, let our expert show you the tips and techniques you will need to give a professional shiatsu massage!

Video Transcript

" Hi, I'm Richard Neil. Welcome to our show. Today we'll be covering shiatsu massage. During the course of these shows we'll perform a full body massage. A little bit of history on me: I studied with a fellow up in Gualala, California named Fred Mitouer, who has a school called The Pacific School of Massage and Healing Arts. It was a wonderful experience for me. I got into massage, as a recipient, of course. Then I started understanding the mechanics of massage and how it can help the body, and I just became fascinated with it. So I wanted to know more and more. I trained in several modalities, including reflexology and Swedish, deep tissue work and shiatsu. So when we come back, I'll discuss what differentiates shiatsu massage from other modalities, so stay with us."