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Finding an Acupressurist or Teacher
Jin Shin DoĻ Acupressurists and Teachers who have received the full training and supervision are registered with the Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation for Bodymind AcupressureŪ . (For training requirements, see Requirements under Learning.)  You may find someone at this site or access the Foundation's Web site (see Contact Information).  Because the technique is so simple, it lends itself beautifully to the different styles and personalities of the practitioners who apply it.  Though we all use the same information and have received the same training, you may experience the work differently with different practitioners.  As with any health care professional, look for someone you feel safe and comfortable with.  We have provided bios of acupressurists and teachers in this Web site, and we welcome inquiries through e-mail, snail mail, or phone.  

Who We Are and How to Reach Us: Directory of Teachers and Acupressurists
This section includes information on how to contact the Acupressurists and teachers participating in this Web site.  Here you will find people doing many interesting things with Jin Shin Do^®:  self-acupressure, animal acupressure, acupressure in special settings, and acupressure for specific problems, as well as other complementary healing arts.  We hope you will take time to look through the information here and the descriptions of the courses offered under the next section: Learning. (For further listings locally and internationally, visit the Jin Shin DoĻ Foundation Web site listed under Resources.)

• Simone Carbonel, L.Ac.

7 East 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
212/414.5764
scarbonel@aol.com Visit her website at www.reflexologystudio.com
Jin Shin Do^® Classes and Workshops: Lecture/Demonstrations;  Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure Other Classes and Workshops: Classes in Reflexology in preparation for the National Certification (ARCB)
Simone is a Licensed Acupuncturist, has been a Registered Jin Shin DoĻ Practitioner since August 25, 2000 and she teaches introductory classes at Healing Hands Institute for Massage Therapy in Westwood NJ. She is also a New York state licensed massage therapist, Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy (NCCAOM) and ARCB-certified foot reflexologist (member, ICR).

• April Linton Gates

11Sloan Drive
Otego, New York, 13825 U.S.A.
607.287.6915
aprilgates@stny.rr.com
Jin Shin Do^® Classes and Workshops: Lecture/Demonstrations, Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure
April is a registered Jin Shin DoĻ Acupressurist; New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, has a B.A. from Hartwick College, and is experienced in geriatric massage and massage with hospice patients and families.

• Gail Kellstrom MFA, LMT, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)

15 Parkway
Katonah, NY 10536, U.S.A.
914-232-5754
gkellstrom@att.net
Jin Shin Do^® Classes and Workshops:  Introductory Lecture/Demonstrations and Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Jin Shin DoĻ, Bodymind Awareness.
Other Classes and Workshops: Five Element meditation^©, Meditational Self Acupressure, Acupressure-Yoga (Incorporating acupoints with Yoga Postures), Breast Wellness, Acupressure for Meditation.
Gail is an authorized Jin Shi Do teacher since 1993 and practitioner since 1988. Gail is a nationally certified acupressurist, a Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy (NCCAOM) and State Representative with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia; certified therapist of Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage (specializing in lymphedema therapy) with over 3,000 hours of "hands on" clinical experience including 2,000 at the Lymphedema Services Clinic in Manhattan; was on the faculty of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy for 7 years; and is a graduate of the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy. She maintains a private practice in Westchester/Putnam Counties and New York City. Prior to becoming a JSD Therapist, Gail was a professional actress and director, and had 20 years experience as a voice and classical acting instructor at several colleges, including Rutgers University and Pennsylvania State University. She has also been a student of Native American and Buddhist meditation techniques for many years, studying with the Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo, Founder-Director of the Sunray Meditation Society; a student of Qi Gong and the Chang Style Tai Chi Long Form under Sifu Halliday for several years and has been practicing Hatha Yoga for many years more again. She has also been developing meditation classes for our busy life-style based on the Chinese Taoist philosophy of the Five Elements.

• Stephen Markman

514 E. Sedgwick St.
Philadelphia, PA 19119
215.247.1228
smmarkman@earthlink.net
Jin Shin Do^® Classes and Workshops: Introductory Lecture/Demonstrations, Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure, Acupressure Facial, Basic Jin Shin DoĻ.
Stephen is a Registered teacher of Jin Shin DoĻ since 2002 and a registered JSD acupressurist since 1998. He is a Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), a Certified Practitioner with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), and a certified Massage Therapist. His interests include backpacking, music, meditation, Qi Gong and ayurvedic medicine. He is an instructor and practitioner at the Springhaven Wellness Center in Malvern, PA (www.springhavencenter.com) and maintains a private practice out of his home with his partner and fellow acupressurist, Peggy Richter. He enjoys traveling and teaching workshops and classes in other areas.

• Deborah Valentine Smith

1070 Township Line Road
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 19460, U.S.A.
jsdeast@earthlink.net
Personal web site at http://bodymindtreasures.com
610/917-8265
Jin Shin Do^® Classes and Workshops: Lecture/Demonstrations;  Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure, Acupressure Facial, Basic Jin Shin Do^®, Intermediate Jin Shin Do^®, Advanced Jin Shin Do^®, Jin Shin Do^® Module II, Bodymind Awareness,
Other Classes and Workshops: Anatomy and Physiology for Asian Bodywork, TendinoMuscular Meridians: Where Energy Meets Fascia. Teleclasses: Monthly review of class material for students, introductory Q&A, mentoring and networking sessions. Telemeditation sessions: Guided meditation and discussion.
Deborah is a Senior teacher of JSD, registered since 1983, and a Registered Acupressurist since 1979. She is a certified instructor with the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She has been teaching throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe for 25 years. She is currently an adjunctive instructor at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach, the Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia and the Acupressure Therapy Institute of Quincy. Massachusetts. She is a contributing author to A Complete Guide to Acupressure (Japan Publications, Revised 2002 by Iona Teeguarden, founder of Jin Shin DoĻ) and is the Editor-in-Chief of Pulse, the national newsletter of the AOBTA.   She is also featured in the video "Natural Pain Relief," produced in conjunction with the New York Open Center and has produced three guided meditation/music CDs: Relaxation Meditation , Journey to the Five Elements and Visitations with the Officials of the Twelve Organs. She maintains a private practice in Phoenixville, PA, and New York City. She has also been a senior teacher with Sunray Meditation Society and has studied Native American healing with the Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo, Founder and Director of Sunray Meditation Society and Chief of the Green Mountain Clan of the Ani Gadoah Clan of Cherokee, and with other elders and advisors of Sunray since 1984.