shiatsu

noun

shi·​at·​su shē-ˈät-(ˌ)sü How to pronounce shiatsu (audio)
variants or less commonly shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure
especially : a form of acupressure that originated in Japan

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Traditional shiatsu massage and alternative techniques, such as the Brazilian Feathers treatment with sensorial brushes, are designed to relax and rejuvenate. Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Luckily, this shiatsu massager is available for less than $60. Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 This cordless shiatsu pressure massager uses gentle pressure, heat and vibration to provide arthritis and carpal tunnel relief. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024 Alleviate Mom’s achy neck, back, and shoulders with this shiatsu massager. 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

Word History

Etymology

short for Japanese shiatsu-ryōhō, from shi- finger + -atsu pressure + ryōhō treatment

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shiatsu was in 1967

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“Shiatsu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiatsu. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

shiatsu

noun
shi·​at·​su
variants also shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure especially of a form that originated in Japan
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