FAQs

The practitioner uses a system that involves 26 safety energy locks, referred to as safety energy locks, on your body located along energy pathways(known as meridians). Holding these points in sequence reestablishes the flow of energy throughout your body. This can bring about relief for any type of stress whether it is mental, emotional, physical or spiritual.

Many people report having an increased sense of wellbeing, deep relaxation and renewed energy, as well as relief from the symptoms of stress related disorders.

Jin Shin Jyutsu It is a powerful and effective tool to relax and reduce stress and pain in our daily lives. It is a very supportive method, co-operating with other medical and natural therapies.

Code of Ethics for Students of Jin Shin Jyutsu
Students will remember at all times that their position is one of trust and care and need to maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Students will practice ethically, with high motives and ideals.
Students will conduct themselves with respect and dignity, always mindful of the rights and sensibilities of others.
Students may not engage in illegal, immoral or improper conduct with a client, nor encourage such behaviour.
Students will respect the ethical, religious and political beliefs of others.
Students will recognize the need for continuing professional and educational development-periodic attendance of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc. seminars is recommended.
Students may not belittle colleagues, and will uphold the honour and reputation of the profession at all times.
Students may not attend a client while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or while sick with a communicable disease.
Students will dress in a professional manner, proper dress being defined as attire suitable and consistent with accepted professional practice in the locale where they conduct their professional activities.
Students will use materials consistent with Mary Burmeister’s views, ideas and philosophies concerning the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio-Philosophy.
Students will put the health and well being of their clients first.
Students will not give “guarantees” regarding sessions.
Fees charged will be ethical and fair.
Students will not knowingly interfere with any ongoing therapy being received by the client.
Students may not treat a child, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Students will endeavour to protect a client’s confidences, unless a legal duty of disclosure removes confidentiality in a particular case.
Advertising will be ethical, and exaggerated claims are prohibited.
Statements to clients should be made in a spirit of caring and truthfulness.
Cases that do not improve or that are outside the practitioner’s jurisdiction will be referred for expert medical attention. Students may not act as primary care physicians.
Students will practice legally, observing all applicable local, state and national laws and licensing regulations.

The receiver remains clothed and lies face up on a cushioned treatment table; there is no massage or manipulation of muscles involved.

It is suggested you wear loose, comfortable clothing.

In order to maximise the healing capabilities of the session, we do not recommend eating a large meal before the session as the body will use a lot of the vital healing energy to digest. If you need to eat, light meals or snacks would be best.

The response to a session is unique to each individual. In acute symptoms you may see improvements relatively quickly. Deeper and more chronic conditions require more time.

Definitely! Jin Shin Jyutsu is an excellent tool to keep you in peak condition and prevent the onset of disease. Prevention is better than cure.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is excellent for preparing for pregnancy and during pregnancy. As the Art works with the subtle energies of your body it can ease pregnancy discomforts as well as support the development of your unborn child.

Yes. Your practitioner will guide you on what Jin Shin Jyutsu holds you can do to improve your wellbeing.

The fees can vary from one practitioner to another please contact your nearest practitioner for more details.

For details on instructor training programs, contact Dorothy at Jin Shin Jyutsu Spirit Mind Body: admincenter@jinshinjyutsuspiritmindbody.com

If you would like to organise a Jin Shin Jyutsu seminar in your area, basic requirements are:
- Completion of at least 3 x 5-day Basic Seminars by authorised JSJ Spirit Mind Body (JSJ SMB) faculty
-  Have a JSJ practice
- Be committed to growing JSJ Community
- Computer literacy
- Previous organisational experience
- Good interpersonal skills

An organiser is considered the cornerstone for their Jin Shin Jyutsu community therefore it is considered foundational for the person to have a JSJ practice, be teaching self-help, giving talks and providing or attending study groups in their area.
 
The role of organiser is considered a resource all year round, not only during the time of the class.

In New Zealand, the main centres for international classes are Auckland, and Christchurch.

The criteria for hosting an international 5-day class in a new location is that there are no other centres running classes nearby within the next 18 months.

There are at least 10 x New students and 20 x Review students in this new location to support an international 5-day class.

An organiser in a new location can offer a 5-day class in the first instance, before offering any Special Topic classes. The reason being that a 5-day class generates interest (and is a prerequisite) for the other STC classes.

If all the above fits your current profile, then please contact our current NZ organiser or JSJ SMB to discuss your proposition.

Please see guidelines below to help develop your community:

Developing Your Community
- Communicate with interested clients about attending self-help classes.
- Use hand-out flyers and announcements for self-help classes and any JSJ events you are planning.
- Public speaking/demos are a good way to develop interest in your community to support a 5-day class.
- Notify students, clients, colleagues, friends in your surrounding areas inviting them to support/attend your self-help class.
- Take flyers and announcements everywhere you go.
- Start a study group of local JSJ students with the express purpose of aiming for having a location for a 5-day class. Study groups consist of JSJ students who have attended at least one 5-day class.
- Support and/or attend other students self-help classes