“Jyutsu” means art. The Art of Jin Shin is an ancient Japanese healing practice often translated as “the Art of Living,” “the Art of Happiness,” or “the Art of Getting to Know (Help) Myself.”

Similar to acupressure, Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) uses gentle touch on specific areas of the body to encourage the free flow of life energy. It helps relax the body and mind, reduce stress, relieve pain, and support the body’s natural ability to heal. JSJ is a holistic practice that balances all aspects of our Being—body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

Jin Shin Jyutsu can also be used alongside conventional medicine as a supportive, complementary therapy, helping manage stress, illness, and the side effects of treatment.

What is an in-person session like?

Each session begins with a brief check-in about what’s going on and what areas of life could use more balance, healing, or support. Then the client, fully-clothed, lies face-up on the massage table, while the practitioner listens to the energetic pulses in the wrists. This, in addition to the clients own words, helps the practitioner understand what may need harmonizing.

During the session, the practitioner gently places their hands on specific areas of the body called Safety Energy Locks (SEL’s),moving one or both hands to different locations along the energy pathway. This is called a “flow.”

There may be several rounds of pulse listening and flows throughout a session. Most clients feel deeply relaxed—many even fall asleep!

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help

Jin Shin Jyutsu emphasizes the importance of learning and practicing self-help. Clients are often given simple “homework” to use between sessions, like holding a specific finger or resting a hand on a particular part of the body. These gentle techniques help keep energy flowing and support continued healing.

Self-help classes are also available! Learning and using these tools empowers us to actively care for our own health, balance, and vitality.