Acupressure practitioners use their fingers, palms, elbows or feet, or special devices to apply pressure to acupoints on the body's meridians. Acupressure is essentially a method of sending a signal to the body (by needle or other means) to “turn on” its own self-healing or regulatory mechanisms. Acupressure is a therapy developed over 5,000 years ago as an important aspect of Asian, especially Chinese, medicine. Stop by Santa Monica Massage and Reflexology Center today to find out more about the services that we offer.