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shiatsu Definition

shi·atsu (s̸hē ätso̵̅o̅)

noun

acupressure (sense )

Etymology: contr. of Jpn shiatsuryōhō, lit., finger pressure treatment < shi, finger + atsu-, pressure + ryōhō, treatment

shiatsu Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: You can also choose from a range of workshops and pampering therapies including shiatsu, relaxing foot massage or aqua detox.
  • receive: In my training only the cooking and eating of the foods and giving and receiving shiatsu were reality based.
  • give: What does this look like when we are actually putting our hands on a person in giving shiatsu?
  • study: Many people also use them to decide if they want to take studying Shiatsu further.
  • have: But if you can't lie down, you can have shiatsu sitting up.
  • try: Try shiatsu, an aromatherapy massage, or reflexology - all can either relax or energize you as required.

Adjective modifier

  • Japanese: Free taster sessions in everything from Indian Ayurveda to Japanese shiatsu will be on offer.

Modifies a noun

  • massage: Also, I'm currently taking a course in shiatsu massage.
  • therapist: Sensei Perry is a master of the art of karate, tai chi and yoga and he is a shiatsu body work therapist.
  • practitioner: This is the true path of the shiatsu practitioner!
  • treatment: In shiatsu treatment a specific zone can be worked along with the same meridian.
  • therapy: They have details of all the shiatsu therapy organizations that are members on their website.
  • organization: They have details of all the shiatsu therapy organizations that are members on their website.