Asian massage has a long and proud history. Massage was practiced in China as early as 3,000 B.C. evolving into Amma Therapy, Tui-na and acupressure. Buddhist monks created Thai massage 2,500 years ago and this ancient healing system combines acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles and assisted yoga postures. Balinese massage was developed with the influence from the traditional medicine systems of India, China and Southeast Asia. And Japanese shiatsu was developed by Namikoshi Sensei in the 20th century, after he used "finger pressure" as a boy to heal his mother. All these traditions can be grouped under Asian massage, or Eastern massage, and are good not only for relaxation but also healing sore and tense muscles.