Jin Shin Jyutsu employs twenty-six “safety energy locks” (analogous to the locks in a canal) along energy pathways that feed life into our bodies. When one or more of the paths become blocked, the resulting stagnation can disrupt the local area and eventually disharmonize the complete path of the energy flow. This is analogous to the flow of water in a river. When the river is healthy, the water flows freely within the banks and stays clean. When a dam occurs and the river overflows its banks, some formerly dry areas may get flooded–while others may become stagnant, polluted, or dry up completely. In the human body, these areas of stagnation or overflow manifest as symptoms of disease. Holding different combinations of the twenty-six energy locks helps to facilitate the energy flow throughout the body and bring balance to mind, body, and spirit.

Learning Jin Shin Jyutsu engages one in self study, self help. Through the process of “now know myself” we recognize the wisdom of the body, and we learn to interpret the messages provided and utilize them to restore balance.

Where is Jin Shin Jyutsu from?

In the early 1900s in Japan, the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu was revived and developed by Master Jiro Murai, who gathered insights from a variety of experiences, and used resources from East and West. This knowledge of Jin Shin Jyutsu was given to Mary Burmeister, who brought the Art to the U.S. in the 1950s and began teaching it in the early 1960s.

What happens in a Jin Shin Jyutsu session?

A Jin Shin Jyutsu session generally lasts 50 minutes to an hour. It does not involve massage, stretching, exercise, or manipulation of muscles. As the recipient lies down fully clothed on a comfortable, padded table, the practitioner places their fingertips on designated areas or safety energy locks, to harmonize and restore the energy flow. We call this “jumpercabling.” This facilitates the reduction of tension, fatigue and stress which accumulate through daily living, and creates a deep sense of harmony.

Individual sessions are customized according to the present needs of the recipient; each session is unique. For chronic conditions, it is usually helpful to schedule a series of sessions at close intervals. Jin Shin Jyutsu intensives (ten sessions given in one week) are available to help shift such deep-seated disharmonies. Every person is also given personalized suggestions for self-help Jin Shin Jyutsu to be done between sessions. Mary Burmeister’s three self-help books are available for purchase.

Who is helped by Jin Shin Jyutsu?

Everyone can benefit from the body-mind harmony created through Jin Shin Jyutsu, from the very young to very old, from basically healthy individuals to those who are critically ill or in hospice. Many come to support wellness and personal growth. Alison has had experience helping people with a wide range of issues, from backaches and migraines to menstrual disorders and chronic fatigue, and from mental/emotional disharmonies to arthritis, cancer, and strokes.

(Jin Shin Jyutsu is a complement and not a substitute for medical treatment or advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.)

Testimonials

“Alison Hammer Winans draws on years of experience and knowledge in offering Jin Shin Jyutsu. Her healing sessions continue working long after they end. As a long time healing therapist myself, I am very impressed with Alison’s talent, maturity and effectiveness in offering these positive, yet simple and painless sessions.”
– Jeanne Ayesha Lauenborg, Internationally Certified Massage Therapist

“A friend recommended Jin Shin Jyutsu and Alison Winans after I fell on the ice and broke my right wrist!! Ali was able to come to my house which was perfect as I had no way to get to her. Her gentle ministrations brought a sense of calm, well-being and balance to both my broken heart (I had recently left my 30 year marriage) and my broken bone. She was able to come as often as I needed her and my wrist mended in record time. My wrist surgeon has deemed my recovery nothing short of miraculous! I credit Ali and the way that she was able to release all blocked vital energy to ensure my speedy and complete recovery. The best thing about this unfortunate accident is that it put me in touch with a most talented healer. I remain a grateful fan!!”

Make an Appointment

Appointments are available in Manayunk at Yoga On Main, 4363 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127. House calls or hospital visits in the Philadelphia area can be made when clients are unable to travel. To schedule an appointment for a session, contact us.

How can I find out more?

The official web site of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ has additional information about seminars, books, and the Mary Burmeister-Jin Shin Jyutsu Foundation.