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Hey, no worries. I know that many TFPers have cyclical participation here, and so I was simply patiently waiting your response.
I too am not too sure about the whole meridian/energy field thing; however, there is no denying the very real impact the massage it had on me. I also realize that shiatsu bases its therapy on the same principles as acupuncture (it's essentially "acupressure"), which, although not without its controversies, is supported by several prominent organizations as an effective treatment for various conditions (pain and stress being two obvious ones).
Even if it's all bullocks, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it. I assume superficially that it's similar to deep-tissue massage, with a bit of stretching. So if that's all it is, then I'll still take it.
Thanks for your feedback. I was thinking of perhaps doing once every two weeks or a single longer session once a month.
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