shiatsu
noun
shi·at·su
shē-ˈät-(ˌ)sü 
variants
or less commonly shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure
especially
: a form of acupressure that originated in Japan
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For the mom who’s always on her feet, this massager delivers a deep-kneading shiatsu experience at home that melts away stress.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
This chair delivers a full-body massage that combines the benefits of zero-gravity recline, shiatsu massage techniques and heating therapy to provide a relaxing and therapeutic experience.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2024
At the end of a long day on your feet, relax with a heated shiatsu foot massager.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
The spa has numerous outstanding treatment options including hot stone therapy, sports massage, shiatsu and a CBD balance massage.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Along with the basics, there’s a marine wrap, shiatsu massage, table and floor Thai massage and for expectant mothers: Hapai Aquatic Bodywork.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For a valentine who doesn’t take enough time for self-care, this powerful heated shiatsu massager can help soothe her sore muscles and ease tension after a long day.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Sweet Perks: Weekly shiatsu massages, rooftop shenanigans, the Friday beer trike.
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014
Ones that actually deliver on their promises to soothe, stimulate, and shiatsu.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
This chair delivers a full-body massage that combines the benefits of zero-gravity recline, shiatsu massage techniques and heating therapy to provide a relaxing and therapeutic experience.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 June 2024
At the end of a long day on your feet, relax with a heated shiatsu foot massager.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
The spa has numerous outstanding treatment options including hot stone therapy, sports massage, shiatsu and a CBD balance massage.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Along with the basics, there’s a marine wrap, shiatsu massage, table and floor Thai massage and for expectant mothers: Hapai Aquatic Bodywork.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
For a valentine who doesn’t take enough time for self-care, this powerful heated shiatsu massager can help soothe her sore muscles and ease tension after a long day.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Sweet Perks: Weekly shiatsu massages, rooftop shenanigans, the Friday beer trike.
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014
Ones that actually deliver on their promises to soothe, stimulate, and shiatsu.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Shiatsu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiatsu. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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shiatsu
noun
shi·at·su
variants
also shiatzu
often capitalized
: acupressure especially of a form that originated in Japan
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