Jin Shin Do
This is a brief summary of Jin Shin Do with some useful links. There is also a mention of related modalities such as 5 Element Acupressure, Jin Shin Jyutsu and High Touch Jin Shin.Jin Shin Do translates to "The Way of the Compassionate Spirit" and is a therapeutic acupressure oriented massage technique developed in the 1970s by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden. Iona runs The Jin Shin Do Foundation based in California, USA.
Jin Shin Do is recognized as a major form of Asian Bodywork Therapy by:
AOBTA American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia
NCCAOM National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
From jinshindo.org - The Jin Shin Do Foundation
"Originated by psychotherapist Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, JSD promotes a pleasant trancelike state, in which one can relax and move out of the head and into the body, accessing feelings and inner wisdom."
From Wikipedia
"Jin Shin Do is described as a synthesis of traditional Japanese acupressure technique, classic Chinese acupuncture and acupressure theory, Taoist philosophy, Qigong, Reichian segmental theory and principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy."
There is a full description here of the development of Jin Shin Do:
The development of Jin Shin Do from Jinshindo.Org
There are several articles relating to experiences with Jin Shin Do here:
Articles on Jin Shin Do from Jinshindo.Org
From Application and benefits of Jin Shin Do
"Jin Shin Do combines oriental physical theory and technique with western mind-body concepts to create a powerful client-centered therapy for the body, mind and spirit.
The therapy identifies tension points associated with common physical problems and with distressing feelings such as anxiety, depression, guilt and anger. Jin Shin Do teaches points and exercises that help release physical and emotional tensions.
You learn how to transform painful feelings rather than repress them, and this leads to improved sense of well-being, self-confidence and the realization of one's full potential."
Five Element Acupressure. balanceflow.com - Five Element Acupressure
Jin Shin Jyutsu. balanceflow.com - Jin Shin Jyutsu
High Touch Jin Shin. hightouchnet.com - High Touch Jin Shin
4holistichealth Web Sites
Sharon Johnson offers a range of therapies and specializes in Jin Shin Do at her Bodywork Therapy studio in North Vancouver. Jin Shin Do North Vancouver
'Energy Flow Therapy' with Sandra Sinclair provides Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure services in Downtown Vancouver. Jin Shin Do Downtown Vancouver
'Spirit Gate' is based at The Queenswood Centre in Saanich near Victoria, BC. Spirit Gate offers a range of therapies including Jin Shin Do. Jin Shin Do Victoria
'Healing With Touch' with Karen Moles provides Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure services and is located in West Vancouver. Jin Shin Do West Vancouver