Shiatsu massage therapy and acupuncture are founded on the Chinese meridian system. The therapist applies pressure with his thumbs, finger, and palms to specific areas of the client's body that have been determined during an assessment period prior to the massage session. Massage techniques like tapping, squeezing, rubbing, and pressure are applied along the meridians to unblock energy flow.
Essentially, this form of therapeutic massage is about getting the blood flowing because increased circulation carries more nutrition to the whole body. “Shiatsu appeals to people who practice yoga and want to stretch their bodies to increase flexibility, and those familiar with Acupuncture,” explains Yvonne, a massage therapist at our spa.
At the New York Day Spa, we offer several different types of massages, and suggest that you try them on a rotating basis to figure out which technique is best suited for your body and mood at the time your muscles crave a massage.
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