Current research
As a Director of the Shiatsu Society UK I have an overall responsibility for increasing our scope of knowledge about the efficacy of Shiatsu.
Evidence Review for Shiatsu and Acupressure 2006
I have commissioned an academic review of existing research from the Thames Valley University. This is now available!
Click here for the short evidence review (0.5 MB)
Click here for the full evidence review (1.5 MB)
Online research resource
I am currently setting up an online resource about Shiatu research. This resource is in development but in the meantime I have collated some useful online links for your information that provide references to online research information from the UK, Japan and the US.
Research Links
The effects of Shiatsu on post-term pregnancy
A research paper on the effects of Shiatsu on lower back pain and associated anxiety
Harvard Medical School information and resources on
Shiatsu and acupressure
List of research on acupressure as it relates to specific conditions
Links to research resources on Shiatsu – enter Shiatsu into the search box
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