shiatsu
noun
shi·at·su
shē-ˈät-(ˌ)sü 
variants
or less commonly shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure
especially
: a form of acupressure that originated in Japan
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Alleviate Mom’s achy neck, back, and shoulders with this shiatsu massager.
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Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
During a shiatsu massage session, the participant can remain fully clothed.
—David Kubes, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Four shiatsu massage nodes dig deep into muscles, helping work out those painful knots and kinks.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
These can include things like shiatsu massaging nodes, manual massage rollers, or raised nodes for a manual massage.
—Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Martinez, a 60-year-old shiatsu practitioner for Empathy Architects in Sante Fe, N.M., recalls the joy of connecting with his daughter — and his surprise, too.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Watsu combines water and shiatsu massage techniques (the name is a portmanteau of those two words); warm water is an element with which therapists can further enhance their bodywork.
—Flora Tsapovsky, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
With 25 treatment rooms, including two couples suites with private steam showers overlooking the ocean, the hotel caters to a variety of travelers who can book face and body treatments from a comprehensive menu that comprises reiki experiences, reflexology, facials, and shiatsu massages.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
This portable massaging cushion features a shiatsu technique, as well as heat and vibration to target and relieve various muscles and locations.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
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Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
During a shiatsu massage session, the participant can remain fully clothed.
—David Kubes, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Four shiatsu massage nodes dig deep into muscles, helping work out those painful knots and kinks.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
These can include things like shiatsu massaging nodes, manual massage rollers, or raised nodes for a manual massage.
—Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Martinez, a 60-year-old shiatsu practitioner for Empathy Architects in Sante Fe, N.M., recalls the joy of connecting with his daughter — and his surprise, too.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Watsu combines water and shiatsu massage techniques (the name is a portmanteau of those two words); warm water is an element with which therapists can further enhance their bodywork.
—Flora Tsapovsky, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
With 25 treatment rooms, including two couples suites with private steam showers overlooking the ocean, the hotel caters to a variety of travelers who can book face and body treatments from a comprehensive menu that comprises reiki experiences, reflexology, facials, and shiatsu massages.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2024
This portable massaging cushion features a shiatsu technique, as well as heat and vibration to target and relieve various muscles and locations.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
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shiatsu
noun
shi·at·su
variants
also shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure especially of a form that originated in Japan
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