Shiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic massage; it refers to the use of fingers and palm for pressure to specific triggers or acupressure points. It begins with a physical assessment then systematically moves along the body meridians. Use of combination massage stretches, sotai therapy and energy rebalancing are done to affect the body on a physical and emotional level.
Using pressure with the thumb and fingertips as well as palms can help improve circulation and blood flow to the muscles; which can be both relaxing and stimulating at the same time.