People who practice and provide Shiatsu massages will use many terms because either they are adequately savants on the delicate and ancient techniques of these massage procedures, or because they are aiming to impress a neophyte client that is not that much savant on the intricate procedure.
Qui (Chinese) or Ki (Japanese) is the basic principle for the Shiatsu massage, this word stands for the energy that circulates through the body through energy channels.
Tsubo it is the acupuncture pressure in the Qui channels that will permit to unblock or improve the energy flow.
Hara is the diagnosis that has to be made prior to the Shiatsu session so that the therapist can apply the adequate amount of pressure in the specific Tsubo.
Tui Na is another form of massage that is generally considered part of the Shiatsu massage, though they are completely different one from the other.
Meridians are the different paths in which energy runs all through the body; it is believed that each meridian has a different aspect that applies to the physical, emotional and physiological aspects. It is possible to have balance in two of the three aspects that it provides; so the Shiatsu therapist will work in providing adequate balance and flow to all three.
Quantum Shiatsu, a new form of Shiatsu that also considers chakras in the overall health of the body; this new form of Shiatsu intertwines information of the Zen philosophy.
It is always advisable to try and make sure before submitting to any massage therapist that they are fully registered and authorized by the proper authorities.
