| Shiatsu massage has been performed to ease | | | | With the each advance of electronics and |
| and relieve aches and pains throughout the body. | | | | software controls, subtle human movements and |
| Traditionally, shiatsu massage has been performed | | | | techniques are replicated more effectively into |
| by skilled therapists. Robotic massage chairs are | | | | these massage chairs. |
| now available that replicate the shiatsu massage | | | | The mechanical systems in massage chairs imitate |
| technique. These shiatsu massage chairs deliver | | | | the movement of the thumbs, hand and fingers |
| full body acupressure and shiatsu massages. | | | | of a masseuse. These massages include rubbing, |
| Some advanced models scan the body for to | | | | kneading, percussion and vibration. Gentle pressure |
| accurately locate acupressure points and | | | | is applied to the acupressure points to induce |
| customize the massage to the individual. | | | | relaxation and tranquility throughout the body. The |
| Shiatsu is a massage technique originating over | | | | shiatsu therapy can range from gentle or firm and |
| 5,000 years ago with roots in traditional Asian | | | | use low or high pressure depending on the needs |
| medicine. The technique has parallels to | | | | of the individual. |
| acupuncture, but without needles. Instead, | | | | Shiatsu massage chairs provide a wide variety of |
| pressure is applied to specific point in the body. | | | | therapies to aid many ailments and symptoms. |
| Shiatsu is based on manipulating the flow of | | | | Shiatsu massage has been shown to help |
| energy throughout the body. Shiatsu is thought to | | | | stimulate circulation in the capillaries of the skin. |
| help restore the balance in the body. The shiatsu | | | | Shiatsu is used to treat those suffering from |
| massage technique uses gentle stretching along | | | | Rheumatoid arthritis. Shiatsu reduces muscular |
| with applying a rhythmic and gradual pressure | | | | pain, limbers up muscles and increase nutrition flow |
| using a kneading motion. Shiatsu uses certain | | | | throughout the body. A shiatsu massage assists |
| pressure points along certain meridian or | | | | the metabolize fat which increase stamina. |
| pathways that related to specific organs in the | | | | Shiatsu has many beneficial results whether |
| body. Shiatsu literally means finger (shi) and | | | | performed by man or machine. Human hands and |
| pressure (atsu) or finger pressure. The use of a | | | | touch are very unique and to imitate exactly is |
| finger pressure massage is used to regulate the | | | | very complex. It is hard to beat the touch of a |
| flow of energy in the body. A shiatsu massage | | | | human. But like everything, shiatsu massage chairs |
| induces deep relaxation, increases the energy flow | | | | have their place. They offer 24/7 access and no |
| and brings the body back into balance. | | | | appointment is needed. Some of the best ones |
| Traditionally, this massage has been performed by | | | | come with a music player to help one relax during |
| skilled humans as an alternative medicine. With the | | | | the massage treatment. Most important is to find |
| evolution of technology, these shiatsu techniques | | | | treatment and do not allow ailments to persist. |
| have been incorporated into mechanical systems. | | | | Having a shiatsu massage chair provides important |
| These mechanical systems are integrated into the | | | | therapies in the convenience of home. |
| most advanced shiatsu massage chairs today. | | | | |