However, the term shiatsu was already in use in 1919, when a book called "Shiatsu Ho" ("finger pressure method") was published, and in 1925 the Shiatsu Therapists Association began, with the purpose of distancing shiatsu from Anma massage.
However, the term shiatsu was already in use in 1919, when a book called "Shiatsu Ho" ("finger pressure method") was published by Tamai Tempaku. Also prior to Namakoshi's system, in 1925 the Shiatsu Therapists Association began, with the purpose of distancing shiatsu from Anma massage.