| Jin Shin Jyutsu
is distinguished from many complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies
in three significant ways:
(1) It is non-invasive and
pain-free;
(2) There is a rich body of
self-help exercises which even the sickest patient can perform in bed;
and
(3) It supports whatever
treatment regime the patient is undergoing.
Jin Shin Jyutsu with Western Medicine
Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments and self-care exercises are
provided to medical and surgical patients suffering from a wide range of
complaints, such as fatigue, pain (chronic and acute), anxiety, nausea,
symptoms exacerbated by stress, respiratory disorders, insomnia,
gynecological and sexual dysfunction, cardiac complaints, complications
of surgery and negative side effects of medications (e.g. anesthesia,
chemotherapy, radiation and anti-depressant medications). |
While bearing conceptual similarities and
lineage with acupuncture and various touch therapies that incorporate
deep tissue work or "energy" work, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an
exceptionally gentle therapy that does not use needles, pressure or
rubbing to realize the potential benefits.
For the many people adverse to acupuncture needles or for whom
pressure on the skin would be contraindicated, Jin Shin Jyutsu provides
a safe method of working with the body's energy.
Surgeons report that patients who received Jin Shin Jyutsu prior to
surgery seem to have a more relaxed outlook going into surgery,
experience less nausea and GI complaints and recover faster than
expected.
Some San Francisco Bay area centers have integrated touch therapy in
overall patient care. Marin Oncology Associates offers an integrative
oncology practice in which Jin Shin Jyutsu is the cornerstone
integrative therapy in helping their cancer patients. |