DEFINITION

The Japanese shiatsu massage is Shiatsu ( Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure), as well as Teate (, pronounced te-a-te) originated in Japan. The practice of this massage was a semi-mystical activity performed by women and the blind. Shiatsu technique refers to the use of fingers and palm of one's hand to apply pressure to particular sections on the surface of the body for the purpose of correcting the imbalances of the body, and for maintaining and promoting health.[7] It is also a method contributing to the healing of specific illnesses. Its a way of relaxation, but in its main theory shiatsu it is a holistic bodywork.

Japanese medical department of the Ministry of Welfare (current Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) in December 1957.

HISTORY The term shiatsu may have been first cited in a 1915 book, Tenpaku Tamai's Shiatsu Ryoho.Shiatsu originated in China approximately 2000 years ago. Therapy known as Shiatsu, gradually changing over time from ANMA in a variety of influences from East and West. Lately shiatsu has gained recognition and popularity, and people have Begun to realize the existence and benefits of shiatsu. Shiatsu massage is not new. This type of massage come from China and developed around the year 530 BC. Furthermore, shiatsu is widely used in Japan and Korea. In the 20th century, this therapy is used overcome muscle tension. In the 1970s, shiatsu is also well known in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Tokujiro Namikoshi founded the Japan Shiatsu College in 1940 and systematised a form of shiatsu therapy based on Western anatomy and physiology.Other styles of shiatsu exist; adherents of the Namikoshi school generally contend that these are derived from the work of Namikoshi and refer to them as Derivative Shiatsu. However, Namikoshi's school was (and continues to be) devoted to reconciling the ancient massage arts of Japan with Western medicine in line with the efforts Japan made since the turn of the 20th century to 'westernise' certain elements of its culture, and it ignores traditional Chinese medicine and its systems of channels. Masanuga, on the other hand, was intent on reconciling the massage arts with traditional Chinese medicine, and went back to early texts (such as the Huang-Di Nei Jing - The Yellow Emperor's Essentials of Medicine, a compilation of Taoist theory and a text book of acupuncture) which influence most Shiatsu styles today.

Some of the various styles are listed as follows:

Tadashi Izawa established Meridian Shiatsu, incorporating Meridian Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into his shiatsu therapy. Shizuto Masunagas book, called Zen Shiatsu in English, popularised Zen (or Masunaga) Shiatsu in North America and Europe. Kiyoshi Ikenaga, in his book Tsubo Shiatsu, elucidates from an anatomical and physiological point of view, how meridian points (or tsubo) are useful in shiatsu therapy. Bill Palmer and David Ventura have developed Movement Shiatsu, which specialises in working with chronic conditions through specific experiments and exercises. Yuichi Kawada's Yoseido shiatsu puts much importance on stretching eight imaginary "meridians" through exercise and also on exercising the eight regulating points of these meridians. Zen-Touch Shiatsu incorporates unique methods that address assessment, recommendations and shiatsu techniques for Body Mind Spirit are included in this form.

Mention should also be made of Tansu, a shiatsu style using Indian Tantric practices, and of those who combine the principles of Feng Shui with the energy field studies of Semyon Kirlian, Robert Beck, John Zimmerman and others in their practice of Shiatsu. Application of Shiatsu Shiatsu sufficient to Overcome these disorders by stimulating the flow of energy along the channels. The procedure for training (specific routine activity) to changes in diet and lifestyle may be recommended. Shiatsu can Encourage feelings of self common in healthy person overall, not just in the physical sense. There are many benefits to the giver and receiver shiatsu, Both physical and spiritual levels. Some physical benefits of shiatsu session are to: 1. Stimulates the circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems. 2. Regulate the activity of the autonomic nervous system. spiritual benefit of shiatsu is to encourages you to feel better and tightened the relationship between body and soul. By relaxing the body and mind, therapy is very effective in releasing tension and reduce stiffness. Shiatsu can also stimulate the immune system and hormonal system that allows the body to build up natural defenses. other benefits of shiatsu massage that can help with a range of stress problems and chronic conditions including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. backache and pain Headache muscular tension or stiffness depresion or anxiety sports injuries Insomnia exhaustion or fatigue digestive problems

9. menstrual problems 10. high blood pressure 11. low immunity 12. Pregnancy 13. childrens problems

the basic rules There are some basic rules must be Followed That before practicing shiatsu. Clothing Should Be comfortable, loose, and made of natural fibers, as this can help smooth the flow of energy or Qi. Recipients therapy Should ideally be lying on a futon (Japanese mattress covered) or similar mattress on the floor. If Necessary, have to put up a pillow or bolster if the person feels uncomfortable. Shiatsu Should not be given or accepted by a Man Who had a big meal - if a new food, it is recommended to delay for bloom day. Several vessels shiatsu, Sharps Such injuries as cuts or broken bones Should not be massaged. Although shiatsu can be used pregnant women, but there are four areas That Should Be avoided, stomach, abdominal legs from the knees down, the fleshy tissue the between the index finger and thumb, and areas on the shoulders on each side of the neck. In general practice shiatsu in People who have serious Illnesses Such as heart disorders, multiple sclerosis, or cancer is not recommended.

Shiatsu Exercises and Three Main Center The body is divided into three main centers, namely the head, heart, and abdomen. Center of the head associated with mental activities, like the imaginative and intellectual thought processes, and are associated with chakras Akie. Cardiac center associated with the interaction between people and the world in general, including the natural world. The center is associated with the base chakra, sacral chakra and solar plexus chakra, and is related to the practical aspects of life and physical activity. In Shiatsu, the more important thing is related to the center of the abdomen, known as the nutrient. The following exercises using abdominal breathing. By doing this breathing, not only oxygen but also the Qi that is inhaled into the nutrient in which it increases one's vitality. Once mastered, this technique can recover the patience and calmness. From Head To Foot Patients usually come with complaints of migraine, stress, insomnia, asthma, epilepsy, drug addiction, tumors, internal organs to disturbances. Each wanted to practice, Nina always detect Patients with a stethoscope and tensionmeter. This is always done to determine the patient's blood pressure. If there is an abnormality, he would advise Patients to contact your doctor first. However, if in its calculation of Patients can be directly addressed, it will from the shiatsu to begin.

Nina will First massaged the patient's head. From a light massage on the head, a little more he began to know who complained of pain. He can know the patient's complaint through a brief interview. Then spreads to the neck massage. From the neck, he passes it on to his hand and chest to toe. Massage Will be repeated and focused on the points were the resource persons deemed to be the center of disturbance. When pressed, Nina has always claimed to speak to the patient's nervous, it seems a though he only interviewed Patients only. After learning all Sorts of complaints That exists, he would IMMEDIATELY lower the nervous tension of his Patients. "From the data, Patients with heart complaints Often experience migraine and stress. Therapy for Them, his nervous I would press it until limp. Thus, the condition of the nervous in balance. Nerve has two properties, bad and good. Thus, in particular By the way I work just to balance the good and bad nervous, "he said.

CONCLUSION Shiatsu comes originally from China, but its existence has been approved by many other countries as an alternative treatment, because of Shiatsu Massage techniques are very beneficial to spinal health care and treatment of certain diseases in infants. This technique is natural, and relatively no side effects.