Shiatsu is the application of finger pressure to various points along the "meridian lines" of the body. The intent is to manipulate the body's "Ki" flow to bring about beneficial results. Shiatsu and Acupressure are closely related in that they both manipulate these meridian points through pressure by fingers, thumbs, and palms.In Shiatsu, much like other forms of massage, one can use not only the thumbs and fingers, but also elbows, palms, knees, or even feet (thumbs, palms, and fingers ...