Gentle Jin Shin Jyutsu®

Restore Flow…Find Ease….Feel Vitality

Jin Shin Jyutsu (pronounced gin shin jitsu) is the Art of balancing, releasing tensions which are causes for various symptoms in the body. Our bodies contain several energy pathways that feed life into all of our cells. When one or more of these paths becomes blocked, the damming effect may lead to discomfort or even pain. This blockage or stagnation can disrupt the local area and may disharmonize complete pathways of energy flow in the body.

At the heart of Jin Shin Jyutsu are the 26 Safety Energy Locks (SELS), special energy sites unique to this Art. Each lock exists on the left side of the body, mirrored on the right side. These are not static points, but spheres of vital life force, each with its own meaning and function. By gently placing hands on these SELS, the flow of energy is supported, allowing the body’s natural healing capacity to unfold.

Think of Safety Energy Locks like the circuit breakers in your home’s electrical system. When stress (resistance) builds, these locks can “trip” like a circuit breaker, signaling that the body is moving toward imbalance. Discomfort may be felt somewhere in the body. When we hold a sequence of SELS energy can flow freely again, bringing harmony and well-being to your whole self.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is offered as a complementary, integrative practice for critical care patients, caregivers (both professional and family/friends), and individuals living with recurring or chronic conditions that flare and recede.

JSJ supports:

• Resilience and nervous system regulation

• Reduced stress, fatigue, and tension

• Greater emotional steadiness and mental clarity

• Support during periods of flare-ups and recovery

• Optimizing the benefits of conventional medical treatments.

For medical professionals and caregivers, JSJ provides practical self-help guidance that can be added to daily routines—before, during, and after demanding work days—to sustain presence, focus, and well-being.

For individuals with recurring conditions, JSJ offers gentle support during times of increased symptoms and a calming, restorative approach between flare-ups.

Jin Shin Jyutsu supports the body, mind, and spirit in a holistic way. It is a complementary practice and should not replace medical care. I encourage you to consult your healthcare provider for any medical needs.

THROUGH JIN SHIN JYUTSU OUR AWARENESS IS AWAKENED TO THE SIMPLE FACT THAT WE ARE ENDOWED WITH THE ABILITY TO HARMONIZE AND BALANCE OURSELVE PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY.

Individual sessions, caregiver support, and small group self-help classes by appointment: 415-755-7008 to reach out to JSJ Practitioner and Self-help Instructor Dawna Leigh.