General Note:
Please contact the instructor or institution directly about registration, policies and procedures for individual classes. Class dates and
locations may change without notice.

~Introductory Workshops and Classes

Introductory Lecture /Demonstrations
Prerequisite: None
Jin Shin Do® Practitioners and Teachers demonstrate key neck and shoulder points in a 5 or 6-Step JSD Neck and  Shoulder Release to release
tension and aid relaxation.  Participants may be invited to practice the neck release on themselves or with a partner. (Usually 2-4 hours)
Taught by approved Registered JSD Acupressurists and by Authorized JSD teachers.
Free! April 28, 1-3pm
     
Philadelphia (Mt. Airy), PA
      email
smmarkman@earthlink.net or call 215.247.1228
      Stephen Markman, teacher

Networking and Mentoring
Prerequisite: None
Conference calls for networking with other JSD students and practitioners and for reviewing the foundation
material. Everyone is welcome.

Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure (aka Self-Help Acupressure)        
Prerequisite: None
Gives 25 basic points for promoting balance, health, relaxation, and a sense of well-being in the entire body.
Learn points to address back and joint problems, digestive difficulties, reproductive imbalances, muscular
and emotional stress and tension, etc.  Also the Basic Neck Release and Basic Central Release.  (Usually
7-14 hours)
Taught by approved Registered JSD Acupressurists and by Authorized JSD teachers
December 1-2, 2012
        
Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy, Virginia Beach, Virginia
        Call 757.428.3588, ext. 7285 or register at
http://www.edgarcayce.org under "Massage School"
        Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.  

Acupressure Facial (aka Windows of the Sky)
Prerequisite: None
Focuses in detail on the neck and shoulders. Most of these points affect the circulation of heaven and earth
energies through the body, reestablishing the balance of  Qi--or opening the "Windows of the Sky."  These
techniques may be used for release of facial tension and increase of circulation to the skin and scalp,         
headaches, eyestrain, sinus problems, neck and shoulder problems and for a whole body sense of physical
ease and harmony.  Developed originally for beauticians, the 12-step facial uses only points on the face,
head, neck, arms and hands. (Usually 7-14 hours)
Taught by Authorized JSD teachers.
May 26, 2012
        Kimberton, PA
        Email
jsdeast@verizon.net or call 610.917.8265
        Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher

Acupressure First
Free - Open to the Public
Prerequisite: None
Before you self-prescribe pain preparations, try self-care points to help relieve the tension and discomfort of minor problems like tension headache,
backache, jaw pain, constipation, menstrual problems, "heartburn" and nausea. Includes the simple, effective Neck/Shoulder Release, and how to do it
for yourself and others. Learn pressure point skills needed to offer the patterns to family and friends.
Date to be Announced
Kimberton, PA
        Call 610.917.8265 or email jsdeast@verizon.net for information
        Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
Introductory Workshop and Classes
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