The asian bodyworks known as Shiatsu is a hands-on therapy technique originating in Japan . Shiatsu is an evolving form. Various styles incorporate (to differing degrees) aspects of Japanese massage traditions, Chinese Medicine practice, and "western" anatomy & physiology.

Shiatsu practitioners use their entire bodies in a graceful art form to catalyze change in their receiver. "Diagnosis and Therapy Combined" is a common mantra of this practice.

"Setsu Shin" in Japanese means "touching diagnosis" and also "cutting diagnosis", (cutting as with a knife). Shiatsu practitioners cut through the outer layers to touch that which cannot otherwise be touched. Life itself. Simply by laying hands on a receiver, shiatsu practioners seek to effect profound transformation. Touching the innermost being of a receiver equates to treatment. As the inner experience of an individual is acknowledged by their kinsmen, the internal paradoxes are reconciled and healing is possible.