Shiatsu takes a different approach from our other treatments: instead of long, kneading strokes, it uses focused pressure from the fingers, palms, and elbows applied to specific points on the body. It’s a technique rooted in Japanese bodywork, adapted here into a full session focused on stress-related tension rather than general relaxation. If you’re someone who tends to accumulate tension in specific areas—such as the shoulders, upper back, or base of the neck—shiatsu typically targets those areas more directly than a broader Swedish massage.