Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Shiatsu have common roots and share elements of theory. Whether a patient choose acupuncture or Shiatsu as a therapy will depend upon personal preference and upon heath condition. Some people like the physical closeness of Shiatsu, with its nurturing and cosseting feeling. Others like the distance of the needle. Practitioners who use both techniques tend to use acupuncture for acute, painful conditions such as arthritis, migraine, frozen shoulder, and any kind of blockage or pain. They see Shiatsu as a more nourishing and tonifying therapy that works well for chronic persistent conditions that need long work at a deeper level.