Amma and Shiatsu are forms of Asian Massage Therapy that focus on the  balance and movement of Qi (Life Energy) within the body.   These are highly refined systems of bodywork therapy applying a variety of massage  techniques, acupressure, friction, and touch to points (tsubos) on the energy channels throughout the body. Amma, and Shiatsu, are healing systems whose origins date back 5,000 years to the period of the Yellow Emperor.  Amma Therapy / Shiatsu are used in the treatment of various conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, asthma, sinusitis, sciatic pain, headaches, high blood pressure,  constipation, and genito-urinary conditions in both men and women.