It is a relaxation therapy, and a useful adjunct to licensed, qualified medical or psychological care. When used in conjunction with standard medical treatment, the Jin Shin Do Acupressure technique can assist the healing process by releasing tension, decreasing stress and encouraging a sense of increased well-being."
How do I become a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner?
To qualify as an Authorized Practitioner, there are two pathways. The first pathway is to complete three 5-Day Basic Seminars and earn the certificate of attendance. The second pathway is to complete the Professional Practitioner Course. All candidates must also agree to the Jin Shin Jyutsu Code of Ethics.
What is the difference between Jin Shin Do and Jin Shin Jyutsu?
Jin Shin Do is a form of therapeutic massage. It was created in the 1970s by practitioner Iona Marsaa Teeguarden. This type of massage is in many ways built off of Jin Shin Jyutsu and is an integrative massage technique drawing heavily on various modalities of acupressure.
How do you do Jin Shin Jyutsu?
To begin your Jin Shin Jyutsu treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table while fully clothed. JSJ is a gentle art that is practiced by using the fingers and hand to harmonize and balance the energy flow. It does not involve massage or physical manipulation of tissue.