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402 Seitai Shiatsu

This specialized form of Japanese massage was developed over the last four decades by Master Kiyoshi Kato. It is practiced in residential treatment centers in Osaka, Japan and has a distinctly medical emphasis. While “Shiatsu” means “finger pressure”, “Seitai” itself means “whole body”. This form of Shiatsu involves rubbing the entire body. Rubbing is used 80% of the time, and pressure 20% of the time. In a logical sequence, all body areas are treated to stimulate the circulation of blood and lymph, relax the body, mobilize the spine, and enhance organ function. The Seitai form includes ampuku therapy and hara (abdominal) diagnosis.