Books for Practitioners and Students

Shiatsu Theory and Practice - Carola Beresford-Cooke

You just can't study Shiatsu without this one! An invaluable source of information on meridians, TCM and Zen Shiatsu theory.

Meridian Exercises - Shizuto Masunaga

"The Oriental Way to Health and Vitality", another "must have" by Shizuto Masunaga, the great Shiatsu master.

The Foundations of Chinese Medicine - Giovanni Maciocia

Another "classic" textbook for the Shiatsu student. Very clear, detailed explanation of Chinese Medicine.

Images and Functions - Arnie Lade

Detailed descriptions of 250 of the most widely used points, with their Chinese names and characters. Greatly helps the understanding of the point names.

The Web that has No Weaver - Ted Kaptchuk

This book is a "classic" and an essential first read for Shiatus students. It gets a bit heavy going towards the end, but it explains in the first chapter very clearly the very different but complementary approaches of Western and Chinese medicine.

Anatomy of Movement - Blandine Calais

A fascinating study of how muscles and bones are used in movement. Written by a French dancer, good, clear illustrations.