shiatsu

Thân thiện

A therapist performs shiatsu on a client's shoulders.

Definition

Noun A form of therapeutic massage of Japanese origin, based on principles of traditional Chinese medicine, in which pressure is applied with the fingers, thumbs, and palms to specific points on the body. It is used to treat symptoms, relieve tension, and improve energy flow.

Usage

Shiatsu is used as a non-count noun to refer to this specific therapy or treatment method. It is typically discussed in contexts related to complementary and alternative medicine, wellness, and physical therapy.

Examples

• She receives shiatsu regularly to manage her back pain.
• The spa offers various treatments, including shiatsu and Swedish massage.
• He is studying to become a certified shiatsu practitioner.

Advanced Usage

• Shiatsu points: Refers to the specific anatomical locations (tsubos) on the body where pressure is applied during the treatment.
• Shiatsu table: A specialized, often portable, table or mat used by practitioners to perform the therapy.
• Shiatsu massage: A common compound term, though itself implies massage. (Note: This is a compound term listed separately as per instruction).

Variants and Related Words

• Acupressure (noun): A closely related therapy involving pressure on bodily points, often used synonymously with in a broader sense, though is its specific Japanese form.
• Shiatsupractor (noun, rare): A practitioner of shiatsu.

Synonyms

• Acupressure
• Pressure-point massage
• Japanese finger-pressure therapy

Antonyms

• Surgery
• Pharmacological treatment

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The term is used literally to describe the therapy.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acupressure
• G-Jo