Shiatsu and Acupressure: Two Different and Distinct Techniques
Fernando Cabo et al.
A peer-reviewed study that clarifies the technical differences between shiatsu and acupressure. Explains how pressure, thumb positioning, and body weight set the two techniques apart for students and practitioners.
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