In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), stimulating certain points by pressure encourages the flow of vital energy (Qi) along the meridian pathways. Acupressure massage technique applies pressure to these specific points on the body related to acupuncture points.

Practitioners often use acupressure to control chronic pain such as muscular pain, migraine headaches or backaches. Acupressure can be integrated into almost any type of natural medicine practice, but is most commonly offered by bodyworkers.

• Since acupressure does not require the use of needles like acupuncture, it is generally classified as massage, and training may be offered through massage schools or independent seminars for bodyworkers. Some massage schools offer acupressure as a specialization.
• It is very important to be posses the necessary knowledge and skills. As an acupressure practitioner, you need to feel the tissue around muscles, nerves, and blood vessels to locate and apply specified pressure at specified pressure points using thumbs, fingers, palms, or elbows.