Shiatsu, which means "finger pressure", is a Japanese healing art where the practitioner uses hands, thumbs, fingers and elbows to stimulate energy points in the body. This step-by-step guide includes sections on the role of energy and diet in Shiatsu, diagnosis and treatment of health problems as well as exercises and Shiatsu treatments. This simple but effective form of bodywork can be used to promote health and general well-being as well as cure illness and prevent future maladies.