By capturing visible and infrared light, acupressure works like acupuncture, which is based on the concept that we all have a human energy field that flows through “meridians” in the body. The belief held in traditional Chinese medicine is it is necessary to avoid blockages of Qi energy in those meridians to live well.
By applying slight pressure to various points corresponding to the Chinese tradition, the belief is that doing so will lead to a better state of wellness.