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About Jin Shin Do® Classes


Following is a description of the Introductory workshops (including self-acupressure workshops) and formal classes. For the requirements to apply for registration as a Jin Shin DoĻ Acupressurist or Teacher please see Requirements.  When you contact a registered teacher, ask for the complete Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation "Acupressure Class Catalog."  These classes, when taught by a teacher registered with the Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation, are part of the Foundation's Program.  The Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation is a member of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) Council of Schools and Programs and is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTBM) as a continuing education provider.  Classes in other modalities and customized classes described below under Other Classes and Workshops are not necessarily part of the Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation Program.

Jin Shin DoĻ classes are avocational and adjunctive training, offered for both personal growth and professional application.

You can search  in the listings below for any class or workshop by title (e.g. "Basic"), date (e.g. "May"), or location (e.g. "NY") using the "Find" command of your Web browser (often Control-F or Command).

  

Jin Shin DoĻ Class Descriptions and Schedule

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
JSD 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 3-4 hours)
Taught by approved Registered JSD Acupressurists and by Authorized JSD teachers.

  • Acupressure Neck & Shoulder Release, Saturday January 3, 2009, 1-3 pm
    Serene Quest, Kennett Square, PA
    email jsdeast@earthlink.net or call 610.917.8265 for details
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
  • Valentine's Day Neck & Shoulder Release, Saturday, February 14, 2009, 1-3 pm
    Special rate for two!
    Serene Quest, Kennett Square, PA
    email jsdeast@earthlink.net or call 610.917.8265 for details
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
    • Classes By Phone: Networking and Mentoring
    Prerequisite: None
    Conference calls for networking with other JSD students and practitioners and for reviewing the foundation material. Everyone is welcome.

  • FREE Teleclasses: Meditations on the Officials of Chinese Medicine
    email jsdeast@earthlink.net or call 610.917.8265 for details
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
    Taught by approved Registered JSD Acupressurists and by Authorized JSD teachers.

    • 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.

  • To Be Announced
    Katonah, New York
    Call 914.232.5754
    Gail Kellstrom, 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.

  • Sunday, December 7, 2008
    Katonah, New York
    Call 914.232.5754 or visit gkellstrom@sbcglobal.net for information
    Gail Kellstrom, teacher
  • February 28, March 1, 2009 Extended Windows
    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.

    • Module I
    Includes Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Bodymind Awareness
    Theories and techniques necessary for effective practice of JSD Acupressure, beginning with 45 main JSD points, progressing to over 200 important points, and correlating point location with anatomy.  Exact angle of point stimulation is emphasized. Students begin to practice by following release examples and later  learn to improvise based on tension patterns devoted to demonstration and practice.  (150 Hours)
    Taught by Authorized JSD teachers.

    Basic
    Basic principles, techniques and theories of Acupressure. Location of 55 acupoints, with anatomical detail and individual attention. beginning with  1)  Simple color-coded release method and basic neck release and 2) Segmental Release Method for bodymind armoring.  Local and distal point theory.  "Pal Dan Gum" movements.  Segmental exploration including Bodymind associations of each segment.  Body Focusing and breathing techniques to facilitate tension release.  The 8 Strange Flows, or Extraordinary Meridians;  assessment and Strange Flow release patterns for general bodymind relaxation. (40 Hours)

  • One day a month: Starting spring, 2009
    Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia
    Call 610.917.8265 or email jsdeast@earthlink.net for information
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
  • Midland Park, New Jersey, January 23-25 & February 7 & 8, 2009
    email jsdeast@earthlink.net or call 610.917.8265 for details
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher

    • Intermediate
    Prerequisite:  Basic JSD with Authorized Teacher.
    Meridian theory.  The Six Divisions.  Basic peer counseling skills  for processing feelings.   Location and psycho-physical associations of the 12 meridians.  Location of 60 additional points in relation to surrounding anatomy.  Defense mechanisms and defensive attitudes related to yang meridians;  emotional spectra related to yin meridians. Transformation of Qi.  Zang/Fu theory.  Meridian release patterns. Specific point combinations for energic problems.  Legal-ethical issues. Building trust.  Assessment of tense segments.  Basic pulse reading. Use of local-distal point combinations of appropriate meridians.  (55 hours)

  • Call for Information 610.917.8265
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher

    • Advanced
    Prerequisite: Intermediate JSD with Authorized Teacher.
    Introduction to "Five Elements" theory of energic inter-relationships and bodymind application to energic and muscular imbalance.  The "Emotional Kaleidoscope."  Mu, Shu, 5 Element, "Windows of the Sky", Source and Luo points.  Application  of 5 Elements theory to energic and muscular hypoactivity or hyperactivity.  Pulse reading.    Point palpation to assess energic imbalance (Yu, Mu and Windows of the Sky).  Planning interventions to restore bodymind energy balance.  (30 hours)

  • February 20-23, 2009
    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.

    • Body Mind Awareness
    The purpose of this class is to increase comfort with feelings and images which may arise during sessions.  Empathy.  Active Listening. Communication skills.   The power of words; conscious and unconscious levels of communication.  Using the suggestive form.   Accepting, encouraging and following the process.  Understanding the therapeutic relationship:  transference and counter-transference.  Ethics. Confidentiality.  Implications of touch and questions of intimacy. (25 hours)
    May be taught by an authorized JSD teacher, if qualified, or a psychotherapist.

  • One Weekend, July 11-13, 2009
    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.

    • Module II
    Includes Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
    Prerequisite: Advanced JSD with authorized teacher.
    This class provides an opportunity to review point locations and angles, and to integrate the material of Module I, plus an in-depth study of Strange Flows, Organ Meridians, Zang/Fu, Segments and Five Phases, along with additional theories and special point groups.  The bodymind focus of this class varies from teacher to teacher.   (100 hours)
    Taught by Authorized JSD teachers.

    NOTE: For Acupressurist Registration, students are required to complete Module II, Parts 1 and 2, before applying.   Part 3 may be completed after registration, if necessary. Students applying to the Intensive Teacher Training Program will be required to complete Module II, Part 2  with Iona Teeguarden, even if they have previously completed a Module II approved by the Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation. They will also be required to complete a Bodymind Awareness Trancework Class (25 hours) and Bodymind Trancework and Trauma (25 hours) with Iona.
    Part 1: Integration of Key Theories
    A)  In-depth study of Strange Flows, emphasizing their function and including over 150 Strange Flows points, most of which were introduced in Module I.  Practice: new SF release patterns. (21 hours)
    B) Integration of Strange Flow, Meridian and Segmental theories in assessment and point combinations. Special powerful point groups:  Entry/exit points: general and group lo points; the 8 meeting points, associated points, combining points; etc. (14 hours)
  • To Be Announced
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Call 610.917.8265
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.
    • Part 2:  Master Class
    A)  Review of all Basic and Intermediate points for accuracy of location and precision of angle. (14 hours)
    B)  Demonstration of assessment skills:  point palpation, pulse reading, questioning, listening, looking.  Specific applications of Segmental, Strange Flow, Meridian, and Five Phases theories to common problems such as neck, shoulder, and back tension/pain, headache, chest/respiratory problems, menstrual difficulties, pelvic tension, digestive stress, insomnia, joint problems.  Includes focus on bodymind process skills.  (16 hours)
  • To Be Announced
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Call 610.917.8265
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.
    • Part 3:  Expanding Theoretical Horizons
    A) Causes of imbalance:  Exogenous and endogenous causes of dis-ease, including the 6 External Pathogens and the 7 Evil Emotions (reviewed); the 4 Levels (Protection, Qi, Nutrition, Blood).  Review of 6 Divisions; Zang/Fu theory; Curious Organs.  Fundamental substances.  Introduction to the 8 Principles.  (21 hours)
    B) Tendino-Muscular meridians and their relevance to JSD Acupressure, accumulation points. (14 hours)
  • June 26-29, 2009
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Call 610.917.8265
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.
  • September 10-13, 2009
    Katonah, New York
    email jsdeast@earthlink.net or call 610.917.8265 for details
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.

    • Module III
    For AOBTA. 70 Hours of Clinical Experience.
    May be obtained as an internship ("in house" at a bodywork school), or as an "externship" (in a supportive professional setting , with supervision from an authorized JSD teacher, acupuncturist, psychotherapist, chiropractor, physical therapist, doctor or other health professional).  In either case, the entire process of the 70 hours of clinical experience must be supervised by an authorized JSD teacher.

    Unit 1.  Clinical experience using Jin Shin DoĻ Bodymind Acupressure
    (50 hours)
  • Teleconference Supervision: Group or Individual by appointment
    Call 1.610.917.8265 or email jsdeast@earthlink.net
    Deborah Valentine Smith, Teacher
    • Unit 2.  Direct supervision.  To include: greeting and interacting with clients; being respectful of the client's process; emphasizing the positive and ending sessions on a positive note; note-taking and writing case studies; sound business practices; counter-indications; legal-ethical considerations. (20 hours)
  • Group or Individual on-site supervision, by appointment
    Call 1.610.917.8265 or email jsdeast@earthlink.net
    Deborah Valentine Smith, Teacher

    • Intensive Teacher Training Program
    (80 hours.) Contact the Jin Shin Do® Foundation for Bodymind AcupressureŪ .


     

    Other Class and Workshop Descriptions and Schedule

    Qi Kung: The Six Healing Sounds
    This practice is at least 5,000 years old, based on ancient Taoist practices for longevity (and some say immortality!). These are very powerful yet simple exercises or gestures, which are accompanied by specific visualizations and sounds. Qi King (means cultivating energy) clears negative energies/vibrations from your internal organs. This allows the clear cultivation and circulation of universal life-force energy through all your organs. Important practice for health care practitioners.

  • Two Thursday Evenings: October 23 and November 6
    Katonah, New York
    Gail Kellstrom, teacher.

    • Anatomy & Physiology for Asian Bodywork Therapists and other Holistic Practitioners
    100 Hours: 4 Three-Day Weekends or 25 4 hour weekday sessions
    This intensive course provides an A&P course relevant to one's professional practice by providing both an introductory overview (or review) of western anatomy/physiology and a bridge connecting modern western scientific knowledge with the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is accomplished by comparing and contrasting western and Chinese organ/physiological theory, identifying the influence of acu-points and meridians on muscles and organs, and teaching the muscles and bones in relation to location of acu-points. We also use the more left-brain, analytical, western description of biological structure and function to gain insight into the more holistic and metaphorical language of the eastern system. Meets the AOBTA requirement for Anatomy and Physiology.

  • Thursdays, 10AM to 2PM, January through June 2009.
    Phoenixville, PA
    Call 610.917.8265
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher
  • Weekends: July 18-19, Aug. 15-16, Sept. 26-27, Oct. 10-11, Nov. 21-22, Dec. 19-20, 2009
    Acupressure Therapy Institute, Quincy, Massachusetts
    Call 610.917.8265 or register at www.acupressuretherapy.com "Continuing Education"
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.

    • Tendino-Muscular Meridians: Where Energy meets Fascia
    Because the Tendino-Muscular Meridians run through the fascia and nourish the skeletal muscles, they are particularly useful for healing structural problems and injuries. Chinese texts prescribe them for "pain or stiff, strained or twisted muscles along the course of the channel." Also, work with these channels often results in "unwinding" of tensions associated with emotional armoring. We will explore the meridians with techniques from Jin Shin DoĻ and Shiatsu that can be incorporated into sessions and also given to clients for self-treatment.

  • March 7, 2009: TMMs for Fibromyalgia and Cellulite
    Serene Quest, Kennett Square, PA
    email jsdeast@earthlink.net or call 610.917.8265 for details
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.
  • One Weekend, May 30-31, 2009
    Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy, Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Call 757.428.3588, ext. 7285 or register at http://www.edgarcayce.org under "Massage School" and "Continuing Education"
    Deborah Valentine Smith, teacher.

    • Acting Classes for Bodyworkers, Energyworkers and Health Care Workers
    Nurture your creative spirit, think on your feet, have fun, increase your energy, strengthen your voice, play. Theatre games, improvisation, "cold" readings, monologues (optional).

  • To Be Announced
    Katonah, Westchester County, NY
    Contact Gail Kellstrom, 914.232.5754 or gkellstrom@sbcglobal.net

    • Taoist Qi Gong: The Eight Silken Movements, Pal Dan Gum.
    Practiced for thousands of years to promote radiant health. According to Taoist Master Sung Jin Park, Pal Dan Gum "Can be practiced by anyone willing to take 10 minutes a day...will recharge the inner regions...muscles and joints will become more flexible and resilient...This is the secret art of Chinese and Korean sages."

  • Thursday Mornings
    Katonah, Westchester County, NY
    Contact Gail Kellstrom 914.232.5754 or gkellstrom@sbcglobal.net
    Gail Kellstrom, teacher.

    • Foot Reflexology

  • (2 weekends) to be announced
    New York, NY
    Simone Carbonel

    • Requirements for Jin Shin DoĻ Acupressurists and Teachers

    Requirements for Registered Jin Shin DoĻ Acupressurists (Practitioners)
    To apply to be a Registered Jin Shin DoĻ Acupressurist you must complete the following:
    1) 250 hrs of course work (Module 1, 150 hours; Module 2, 100 hours)
    2) Module 3 (for AOBTA) or 125 logged experience hours
    3) 10 private sessions with a registered Acupressurist
    4) A practical exam
    5) Compliance with local licensing requirements for bodywork.

    Requirements for Authorized Jin Shin DoĻ Teachers
    Authorized Teachers for Basic JSD must be Registered Acupressurists; attend Module II, Part 2, the Trancework Class, the Trancework and Trauma Class and the Intensive Teacher Training Program with Iona Teeguarden; log 300 hours of experience; assist 2 Basic JSD Classes with an Authorized teacher; pass a practical exam and write a 12-page paper verifying understanding and including 4 case stories.

    Teachers for Intermediate must fulfill all of the above, increasing experience hours to 600 and at least 2 years of JSD practice, teach at least 3 Basic Classes, assist 2 Intermediate classes with an Authorized Teacher, and pass a practical exam with an Authorized Intermediate Teacher.

    Authorized Teachers for Advanced must complete a special project,  pass a practical exam by Iona Teeguarden, and assist 2 Advanced JSD Classes.

     

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