The theory is based on the same principles as acupuncture but no needles are used.
Acupressure works to harmonize and restore energy flows.
The practice can be applied as self-help or by a trained practitioner. One of the best known forms of acupressure is Shiatsu. Acupuncture points are located along a network of 14 main meridian lines, or channels, through which the body's energy flows. Acupuncture is said to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities, relieve pain and restore internal regulation systems. Aromatherapy is a branch of herbalism in which distilled essences of plants, called essential oils, are used for easing the symptoms of a wide variety of ailments.