The Shiatsu Society has an overview of current research, which includes the recent Cross-European study conducted by the University of Leeds, To view click here..

The Effects and Experience of Shiatsu: A Cross-European study findspositive implications for symptom changes and government expenditure on healthcare. A statistically significant reduction in symptom severity was found for all of the symptom groups. It also highlights a reduction in physician/hospital visits over time alongside a reduction in use of conventional medication was evident. To view click here..