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About Acupressure Centre of Pittsburgh

About Us

Opened in May of 1999 as The Birmingham Acupressure Centre, The Acupressure Centre has operated as the Pittsburgh regions only studio dedicated to the practice of Thai Massage and Shiatsu. Originally located on the Southside and currently operating out of the historic Penn Brewery building in the city’s Deutschtown neighborhood, the Pittsburgh Centre for Acupressure Therapy (PCAT) has been providing expert services to the greater Pittsburgh region and beyond. Also operating as the Community...more

FAQs

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Thai Massage is a blend of acupressure and assisted yogic stretching that guides the body through passive stretches and pressure along Sen pathways. You'll receive techniques using fingers, palms, elbows, knees and feet, and plan for about 1.5 hour or longer depending on the session selected.

Zen Shiatsu works by touch-based diagnosis and treatment along extended meridians using Kyo-Jitsu theory to address depletion and stagnation. You'll feel ongoing assessment through the session and plan for about 1 hour or longer depending on appointment length and your needs.

Luk Prakob -Thai Herbal Compress uses warmed herbal packs applied to the body to address conditions described in traditional Thai medicine. You'll experience targeted compress work paired with massage actions, and plan for about 1 hour or a duration you book.

Yes, we offer Thai Massage in several lengths so you'll choose a session that fits your time: plan for about 1 hour, 1.5 hour, 2 hour, or 3 hour sessions depending on the intensity and focus you want.

You can request combined sessions when booking, and we'll coordinate timing so you'll get both approaches during one visit; plan for about 2–3 hour blocks if you want extended work, depending on which services you pick.

We are located here in Pittsburgh on Vinial Street; our studio address is 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, PA, and you'll find street-level access and nearby transit options when you arrive for your appointment.

Wear comfortable, loose clothing and be ready for assisted stretches and applied pressure, as Thai Massage is done fully clothed; plan for about the booked session length so you'll have time to change and brief the therapist on any limits.

Yes, Zen Shiatsu is a touch-based process where the giver and receiver engage physically and energetically; you'll experience continuous assessment by touch throughout the session, and plan for about the booked session length.

You'll get warmed herbal compresses applied to areas of concern alongside massage work; the compresses are traditional in Thai medicine and are used to support localized treatment, and plan for about the session length you selected at booking.

Choose based on technique: Thai Massage blends assisted yogic stretches with acupressure and movement; Zen Shiatsu focuses on meridian-based touch diagnosis and sustained pressure. You'll decide by the type of hands-on approach you prefer, and plan for about the booked duration.

Yes, you'll book longer Thai Massage options such as 2 hour or 3 hour sessions when you want extended work; we schedule accordingly so you have uninterrupted time for deeper stretching, pressure work, and reassessment during the session.

Contact Acupressure Centre of Pittsburgh directly to schedule appointments and discuss service options; you'll be able to book Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu, or Luk Prakob -Thai Herbal Compress and plan for about the session length when arranging your visit.