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Meanings
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seitai; Japanese manipulative therapy
A holistic bodywork therapy combining elements of traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, and massage. Often used for posture correction and pain relief.
I go for seitai treatments because my stiff shoulders are so bad.
I'm studying to get a qualification as a seitai practitioner.
Usage patterns
- 整体を受けるto receive a seitai treatment
My lower back pain was so bad that I went to get a seitai treatment.
- 整体に通うto go regularly for seitai treatments
I go to seitai every week to fix my stiff shoulders.
- 〈人〉に整体をしてもらうto have someone give you a seitai treatment
On a friend's recommendation, I had the practitioner give me a seitai treatment.