Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure™
The Way of the Compassionate Spirit
Jin Shin Do® (JSD) is a form of acupressure used to encourage harmony and balance between physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual energy. Its used for pain reduction, enhanced healing, immune system stimulation and
emotional freedom. JSD interacts with meridians promoting physical well-being and facilitating inner exploration.
Barriers and patterns often experienced as pain and limitation can be contacted, released and rebalanced. JSD is
an effective tool to promote physical healing, bodymind integration and emotional and spiritual growth.
“I have been in the field of energetic bodywork and massage therapy for more than 25 years. Jin Shin Do is the
most effective technique I use. It helps reduce pain and improve physical well-being when other modalities are
ineffective. In addition it opens the door for true bodymind connection.” Synthia Andrews, ND
Jin Shin Do® is a usable technique from the very first course. Created by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, JSD is
designed to be immediately accessible and health promoting. For many, the basic course provides enough
information to augment their existing practice or assist family members. Others seek certification in the Jin Shin
Do® Bodymind Acupressure™ method. Certification is obtained through a series of three modules with several
courses in each one. The total certification program is 500 hours. Some course work can be transferred from
other programs.
The first two classes in Module One are taught by here at AHAC by Synthia Andrews. If enough people want to
become certified, advanced teachers are brought in to teach the additional courses.
JSD BASIC COURSE
40 hours over 5 days-40 CEU credits for massage therapists
Course fee $625 includes materials
The basic course introduces essential principles of energy work. The course focuses on unusual meridians called
the Strange Flows. Strange Flows are meridians that balance the main organ meridians. Their job is maintain
energetic homeostasis. 55 main acupoints are taught as are body segments, muscular armoring, emotional
processing, full body release patterns, Qi Gung inner energy cultivation, hara breathing and assessment skills.
Case studies are used to demonstrate assessment and session planning. JSD Basic is the first course in the JSD
practitioner certification program. It is full of great information to feed your bodywork practice.
JSD INTERMEDIATE
55 hours over 7 days -55 CEU’s
Course fee $825 includes materials
In the intermediate course students learn the 12 organ meridians, their specific acupoints, governing element,
psychological and emotional correlations, special points and the 24 hour circuit of energy. Pulse diagnosis is also
taught along with basic tools of oriental diagnosis. Case studies are used to develop individual session plans.
Emotional process skills are emphasized. This is the second course required for JSD certification.
For information on addition courses for JSD certification contact; www.jinshindo.org or www.bodymindeast.com
About the teacher
Synthia Andrews has been an authorized teacher of the Jin Shin Do® Foundation since 1994. She co-authored the
book Acupressure and Reflexology for Dummies, Wiley Press, in 2007.
The Way of the Compassionate Spirit
Jin Shin Do® (JSD) is a form of acupressure used to encourage harmony and balance between physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual energy. Its used for pain reduction, enhanced healing, immune system stimulation and
emotional freedom. JSD interacts with meridians promoting physical well-being and facilitating inner exploration.
Barriers and patterns often experienced as pain and limitation can be contacted, released and rebalanced. JSD is
an effective tool to promote physical healing, bodymind integration and emotional and spiritual growth.
“I have been in the field of energetic bodywork and massage therapy for more than 25 years. Jin Shin Do is the
most effective technique I use. It helps reduce pain and improve physical well-being when other modalities are
ineffective. In addition it opens the door for true bodymind connection.” Synthia Andrews, ND
Jin Shin Do® is a usable technique from the very first course. Created by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, JSD is
designed to be immediately accessible and health promoting. For many, the basic course provides enough
information to augment their existing practice or assist family members. Others seek certification in the Jin Shin
Do® Bodymind Acupressure™ method. Certification is obtained through a series of three modules with several
courses in each one. The total certification program is 500 hours. Some course work can be transferred from
other programs.
The first two classes in Module One are taught by here at AHAC by Synthia Andrews. If enough people want to
become certified, advanced teachers are brought in to teach the additional courses.
JSD BASIC COURSE
40 hours over 5 days-40 CEU credits for massage therapists
Course fee $625 includes materials
The basic course introduces essential principles of energy work. The course focuses on unusual meridians called
the Strange Flows. Strange Flows are meridians that balance the main organ meridians. Their job is maintain
energetic homeostasis. 55 main acupoints are taught as are body segments, muscular armoring, emotional
processing, full body release patterns, Qi Gung inner energy cultivation, hara breathing and assessment skills.
Case studies are used to demonstrate assessment and session planning. JSD Basic is the first course in the JSD
practitioner certification program. It is full of great information to feed your bodywork practice.
JSD INTERMEDIATE
55 hours over 7 days -55 CEU’s
Course fee $825 includes materials
In the intermediate course students learn the 12 organ meridians, their specific acupoints, governing element,
psychological and emotional correlations, special points and the 24 hour circuit of energy. Pulse diagnosis is also
taught along with basic tools of oriental diagnosis. Case studies are used to develop individual session plans.
Emotional process skills are emphasized. This is the second course required for JSD certification.
For information on addition courses for JSD certification contact; www.jinshindo.org or www.bodymindeast.com
About the teacher
Synthia Andrews has been an authorized teacher of the Jin Shin Do® Foundation since 1994. She co-authored the
book Acupressure and Reflexology for Dummies, Wiley Press, in 2007.
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