Gentle Self-Help During Cancer Treatment: A Jin Shin Jyutsu Guide

Navigating cancer treatment can be one of the most overwhelming experiences of a person’s life. During this time, caring for the body, mind, and spirit becomes more important than ever. That’s where Jin Shin Jyutsu—a gentle Japanese healing art—can offer support.

We’re honoured to share the Jin Shin Jyutsu Cancer Self-Help Booklet, a free, printable resource that offers practical tools to help restore balance and calm during cancer treatment and recovery. Whether you are currently in treatment, supporting a loved one, or working with clients in a healing profession, this guide is designed to be accessible, nurturing, and deeply empowering.

What is Jin Shin Jyutsu?

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) is a hands-on practice that uses light touch on specific energy points on the body (known as Safety Energy Locks or SELs) to help harmonise the body’s energy pathways. Similar to acupuncture or acupressure—but without needles or pressure—JSJ is often described as “jumper cables” for the body’s internal battery, restoring flow and relieving tension.

It’s something you can do on yourself or receive from a trained practitioner—and even just holding your fingers can have a calming and restorative effect.

How Can Jin Shin Jyutsu Help During Cancer Treatment?

The JSJ Cancer Booklet offers simple sequences that support:

• Nausea relief
• Calming the nervous system
• Reducing anxiety and fear
• Supporting digestion and sleep
• Easing pain and side effects from treatment
• Promoting emotional balance

These gentle holds are non-invasive, can be done anywhere—hospital bed, waiting room, or couch—and offer a sense of agency and peace in what can often feel like an uncontrollable journey.

Highlights from the Booklet

• Finger Holds for Emotions: Each finger is linked to different emotions and organs. Holding a finger gently can help release worry, fear, sadness, anger, or anxiety.
• Daily Energy Routine: A simple sequence you can use every day to support overall vitality and help reset your energy system.
• Specific Support Sequences: Includes helpful holds for fatigue, digestive discomfort, restlessness, and more.
• Empowering Simplicity: You don’t need to understand everything to benefit. Just follow the clear diagrams and instructions—your body knows what to do.

Who Is This For?

This booklet is for:

• Individuals currently receiving cancer treatment
• Survivors navigating the healing process
• Carers and loved ones supporting someone with cancer
• Health professionals looking to offer supportive tools
• Anyone seeking a gentle way to reconnect with the body and inner calm

This booklet is a beautiful invitation to pause, breathe, and support your body’s natural healing process with simple touch.

Click Here to View and Download the Printable Booklet

Let this be a soft place to land—one hold at a time.