Shiatsu massage therapists in Manchester
After a traditional Japanese shiatsu massage — clothed, no oil? 4 independent therapists cover Manchester and the surrounding areas. Compare their reviews and book directly.
Sessions in Manchester from £30.
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Shiatsu massage in Manchester
MaciaLux currently lists 4 independent shiatsu massage therapist(s) in Manchester, covering the surrounding areas. You can compare their profiles, qualifications and reviews, and book directly — the list updates as new therapists join.
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A traditional Japanese massage using finger, thumb and palm pressure along the body's energy points — the name means 'finger pressure'. It's done through clothing without oil, often with gentle stretching, and is chosen for easing tension, stress and stiffness.
It's done clothed and uses pressure rather than gliding oil strokes, making it closer to acupressure. It shares ideas with Thai massage (energy lines, clothed, stretching) but is Japanese in origin and more static, holding sustained pressure on points.
You stay fully clothed in loose clothing, so no oil or undressing. The therapist applies pressure with fingers, thumbs and palms, sometimes using body weight, and may include gentle stretches. It should feel firm but comfortable — tell your therapist your preference.
Loose, comfortable clothing you can move and stretch in, similar to Thai massage. You stay fully clothed throughout and no oil is used, so there's no undressing.
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What is a shiatsu massage?
A traditional Japanese massage using finger and palm pressure along the body's energy points — the name means 'finger pressure'. Done through clothing without oil, often with gentle stretching, and chosen for tension, stress and stiffness.
How is it different from other massages?
It's done clothed and uses pressure rather than gliding oil strokes — closer to acupressure. It shares ideas with Thai massage (energy lines, clothed, stretching) but is Japanese and more static, holding sustained pressure on points.
What should I expect?
You stay clothed in loose clothing — no oil or undressing. The therapist applies pressure with fingers, thumbs and palms and may add gentle stretches. Tell them your pressure preference; it should be firm but comfortable, not painful.