How Do You USe Shiatsu in Your Practice?

[Texas-gal]

Hello.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with shiatsu and how it is used in your practice. Do you use it consistently, or is it something you add into your massage therapy sessions as needed?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

[giwhiz]

I have used Shiatsu for client headaches :)

[Mimi]

Shiatsu is supposed to be done on the floor, and that's how I would prefer to do it. However, the area I work in and surrounding areas do not permit "floor massages." Also, a massage table can only be so wide (ordinance says so).

Because of my new place of work, my table is really too narrow for a Shiatsu massage, but it doesn't stop me from doing a little bit of acupressure, or putting some hand pressure into the low of their back or traps.