{"id":1479,"date":"2026-03-24T15:42:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/shiatsu\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:18:52","slug":"shiatsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/shiatsu\/","title":{"rendered":"SHIATSU"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>SHIATSU<\/strong><br \/>\nShiatsu treatment (literally &#8220;finger pressure&#8221;) is a non-invasive technique performed on a clothed body, either seated or lying on a futon or a massage table. After an emotional assessment of the energy flow states (excess or deficiency) within the channels (meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine), light pressure or manipulations are applied to specific points and lines, primarily inducing deep relaxation. A fundamental principle of Shiatsu is to promote the self-healing capacity inherent in every individual.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Shiatsu used for and how can it benefit your health and well-being?<\/strong><br \/>\nShiatsu can be used to treat many internal, musculoskeletal, and emotional conditions. Its goal is to restore balance to the body from every perspective: functional, physiological, and energetic, with effects that can be stimulating, tonifying, or calming, depending on the issue. Recognized benefits include increased awareness of one&#8217;s emotional, psychological, and physical state, and a positive influence on the nervous system (assisting in managing psychosomatic disorders).<\/p>\n<p>Shiatsu treatments are frequently used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety and stress<\/li>\n<li>Digestive disorders<\/li>\n<li>Fibromyalgia<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Muscle stiffness and musculoskeletal pain (lower back, neck, and joint pain)<\/li>\n<li>Premenstrual syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How is a Shiatsu treatment performed?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe patient (dressed in comfortable clothes) lies on a massage table or on a futon, the traditional Japanese mat. Before starting, the practitioner evaluates the person, using their hands to sense areas of tension to define imbalances and then applies acupressure to the points most in need. Pressure is applied using only hands and fingers. Depending on the style, knees, elbows, or forearms may also be used.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many Shiatsu sessions are needed to see results?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe initial consultation is fundamental. In some cases, Shiatsu pressure may be bypassed to work directly on the fascia (connective tissue). While one session may be enough for some results, 3 to 4 meetings are generally recommended. Some recipients respond quickly, while others may struggle to let go, requiring more sessions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does science say?<\/strong><br \/>\nIf we were to dissect a human body, we wouldn&#8217;t see meridians just as we don&#8217;t see thoughts&#8230; yet we think. Meridians carry energy and information like channels carry water to fields; they are a dynamic system visible with infrared cameras\u2014the invisible network of life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stress and Pain Reduction:<\/strong> Scientific studies indicate that Shiatsu activates the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing deep relaxation that helps alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and pain, particularly in the lower back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical and Mental Benefits:<\/strong> A large European study showed that 80% of recipients report improved physical and mental well-being and reduced use of medication. Shiatsu is increasingly found in hospital wards and oncology departments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CASE STUDIES<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Case 1: Luciano \u2013 Regaining mobility beyond injury<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Challenge:<\/strong> A dynamic 85-year-old man suffered a head injury after a fall while gardening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> Acute, persistent neck and shoulder pain. Tension limited his movement and mood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Path:<\/strong> Releasing tension along the spine and restoring post-shock energetic balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Within a few sessions, the pain vanished, and Luciano regained full mobility and vitality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Case 2: Valentina \u2013 Sleep, stomach, and emotional awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Challenge:<\/strong> Systematic night awakenings between 3 and 5 AM (linked to specific meridians).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> Insomnia, stomach cramps, and a persistent skin rash on the forearm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Path:<\/strong> Reestablishing a body connection, focusing on the nervous system and abdominal area to identify the emotional trigger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Resumed full-night sleep, stomach pain resolved, and the rash disappeared through understanding the psychosomatic cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Case 3: Barbara \u2013 Energy and lightness for leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Challenge:<\/strong> An entrepreneur suffering from chronic fatigue and energy\/circulatory stagnation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> Joint pain (arm\/knee), fluid retention (swelling), and deep exhaustion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Path:<\/strong> Unblocking fluid stagnation and reactivating energy flow via Water and Earth meridians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Normalization of diuresis, elimination of swelling and pain, and restored vitality for professional commitments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1426,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,28],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1479","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-culture-en","8":"category-news-en"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1479"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1629,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1479\/revisions\/1629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aldebaransolution.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}