You may have never tried it, but we have something special for you in Shiatsu Massage at Pachamama!  We now offer in room Shiatsu Massage from licensed and multi-year trained professionals in Shiatsu Massage.…. what a life changing hour …We also can arrange in room and at the spas deep tissue massage/treatments and know all the best massage therapists in the area, but I have had a couple Shiatsu sessions and love it…What happens is that instead of releasing small areas by hitting each area hard, well placed touch, pressure, and body movement releases the whole body and mind and matches up well with a vacation in this area ;0) …Here is a quick definition/history from WIKI>

In shiatsu therapy, practitioners can apromote the prevention and recovery of illnesses by stimulating the immune system and natural healing power that people already possess without treating a specific problem. Treating the body as a whole helps to restore the physical functions of the nervous system, circulatory system, bone structure, muscles, and internal secretion and stimulates the whole of the mind and body to find harmony. Skilled shiatsu practitioners can contribute considerably to regional health and medical treatments.

This research is so true> Andrew Long of The University of Leeds School of Healthcare (Faculty of Medicine and Health) published a document in 2007 which highlighted that the sampled clients viewed their practitioners as being listening and being accepting of the client. The practitioner was also perceived as trustworthy, skilful and warm. Clients also reported feeling relaxed, calm and better able to cope with things. A statistically significant improvement in symptoms was reported across a large number of participants with stress levels and muscular/joint problems showing the most improvement[3].

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiatsu