A therapuetic approach to healing through hands-on manipulation of the soft tissue structure of the body. It is designed to aid the body's circulation of fluids: flushing out toxins, increasing the flow of blood, nutrient, and oxygen to undernourished tissue, and aiding the body's natural healing process. A variety of strokes such as gliding, kneading, tapping, and vibration are used to encourage joint mobility, blood and lymph circulation, and increase range of motion.

Japanse acupressure applies the theories of traditional Chinese Medicine to touch. The practitioner uses hands, elbows, knees, and feet to apply pressure to specific points on the body, Theis pressure balaces energy (chi) along the meridiaans (energy lines). This ancient system reduces muscle tension, promotes healthy functioning of all organs and is deeply relaxing. Depending on the practitioner's style, it ma be done on a massage table, with the client covered by a sheet, or it can be done on a mat with the client clothed. The origins of bodywork in Oriental Medicine were first recorded over 2000 years ago.