It draws on yoga, acupressure and reflexology. Acupressure is an alternative medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture. These incorporate reflexology, which stimulates acupressure points on the foot. Tui na () is a form of massage akin to acupressure (from which shiatsu evolved). There are many branches of acupressure/acupuncture as we know it today. Most Japanese women alleviate pain in others ways such as breathing, movement, and massage/acupressure. She is also periodically seen using massage and acupressure. The practitioner can then use range of motion, traction, with the stimulation of acupressure points. The best-studied alternative therapy is perhaps the use of acupressure for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting. The modern acupressure mat was developed in Sweden, with origins in the yoga community. Rady, an acupressure therapist, owns Mom's Therapy & Herbal Center in Lowell, MA. Clinical use of acupressure frequently relies on the conceptual framework of traditional Chinese medicine. Such techniques are known as dim mak and have principles that are similar to acupressure. Any benefit from acupressure may derive from the placebo effect. Wristbands with acupressure buttons are commercially available.