Very easy to understand and useful to the novice. The book begins with a history of the development of Jin Shin then goes to the quick easily used finger "jumper cabling" and the association of each finger with organs and systems within the body. Only then does the book go into various flows and Safety Energy Locks/points on the body that can be worked and how they can be used.

This book is fantastic, I tried one of the hand exercises and in 5 minutes the pain in my lower back was gone, I have been telling my friends and family to get a copy, because everyone can perform his healing. Just keep it simple, thank you Mary.

This book has been a wonderful addition to my library. I am a licensed massage therapist and have used this book to help many clients. It is very thorough, easy to understand for beginners, and laid out in such a way that it is easy to find what you are looking for. Highly recommended reference/study tool.

This book has been a wonderful addition to my library. I am a licensed massage therapist and have used this book to help many clients. It is very thorough, easy to understand for beginners, and laid out in such a way that it is easy to find what you are looking for. Highly recommended reference/study tool.

This is a great book. Not only do I use it for my own health, but as a therapist, I recommend it to my client.

I bought the book after a practitioner used this technique on me. However, the information provided is too extensive and confusing, listing far too many "points" in the body with corresponding healing touches to keep track of them. The body map listing them is in the first part of the book, so you have to flip back and forth to see what the author is referring to. I also thought some of the miraculous healing claims a little outrageous. The way this system originated is also a little murky. This is a better book for people training to learn this practice than for the lay public.

I bought the book after a practitioner used this technique on me. However, the information provided is too extensive and confusing, listing far too many "points" in the body with corresponding healing touches to keep track of them. The body map listing them is in the first part of the book, so you have to flip back and forth to see what the author is referring to. I also thought some of the miraculous healing claims a little outrageous. The way this system originated is also a little murky. This is a better book for people training to learn this practice than for the lay public.

I have a feeling that if everyone was aware of and practiced Jin Shin Jyutsu, Doctors might have no patients.

I only learned of Jin Shin Jyutsu last year when I took some Jin Shin Jyutsu self-study classes at a local "Healing Resources" alternative book store. I found after leaving the sessions I was both relaxed yet energized. Upon buying the book, "Touch of Healing" I found it to contain a "motherlode" of information and applications that apply to blockages or ailments in all areas of the body. In just scratching the surface of information, techniques I have applied have effected improvement of my sinus headaches... actually numbing and lulling out some severe migraines. I have read my book from front to back and have highlighted and written in the margins... It is a major reference for touch remedies for myself, friends and family.
It is so simple that some people might think it's complicated.
But what's most important is, that when you're feeling your worst, when you don't have the energy or concentration to do anything, this is as simple as placing one hand on the back of your neck, and the other hand on the side of your head... or wrapping one finger with the fingers of your other hand... no major effort at all... but you get surprising results! as well as a calming effect! Simply amazing... and so in tune with your body.

This book has a wealth of information on how the energy flows through our bodies and how we can correct energy flow problems, and as a result correct and eliminate the physical problems (and emotions) that have settled into our systems.

Great book.... A wealth of information... It gives one renewed confidence that we have control over our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

I have a feeling that if everyone was aware of and practiced Jin Shin Jyutsu, Doctors might have no patients.

I only learned of Jin Shin Jyutsu last year when I took some Jin Shin Jyutsu self-study classes at a local "Healing Resources" alternative book store. I found after leaving the sessions I was both relaxed yet energized. Upon buying the book, "Touch of Healing" I found it to contain a "motherlode" of information and applications that apply to blockages or ailments in all areas of the body. In just scratching the surface of information, techniques I have applied have effected improvement of my sinus headaches... actually numbing and lulling out some severe migraines. I have read my book from front to back and have highlighted and written in the margins... It is a major reference for touch remedies for myself, friends and family.
It is so simple that some people might think it's complicated.
But what's most important is, that when you're feeling your worst, when you don't have the energy or concentration to do anything, this is as simple as placing one hand on the back of your neck, and the other hand on the side of your head... or wrapping one finger with the fingers of your other hand... no major effort at all... but you get surprising results! as well as a calming effect! Simply amazing... and so in tune with your body.

This book has a wealth of information on how the energy flows through our bodies and how we can correct energy flow problems, and as a result correct and eliminate the physical problems (and emotions) that have settled into our systems.

Great book.... A wealth of information... It gives one renewed confidence that we have control over our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

I do not have "healing hands," a green thumb or luck with most such techniques. In the six months since I bought this book, however, I have managed to clear one upset stomach (on an airplane, no less!), one fainting spell, one bladder problem, and, most recently (and most gratefully), a case of depression.

Please don't be daunted by all the different points the book lists. While Jin Shin Jyutsu is undoubtedly an art and a science for those who wish to study it deeply, for those who simply want relief, it's as easy as plugging in a lamp!

Please buy this book!

I did some of the finger holds in the book in the bookstore.

Holding a finger while squeezing with my other hand, and holding for a while, in my case until after I could feel a pulsing sensation, and then doing a different position.

I work with energy methods such as Reiki, Qigong, Quantum Touch, EFT and other practices, so I am thinking this is just another energy practice not likely to add much to what I already know.

Yet, this is a really great practice, which is easy to do, and I can really feel more energy flowing. It also seems to combine very well and boosts my Reiki self healing.

When the fingers of your hands touch various energy points in your body they act like cable jumpers sending a charge between both points and improving the energy flow and releasing blocked energy caused by emotional problems or illness, even injury. Free flowing energy acclerates the body's self healing.

According to the book there 14400 points in each finger. Can you imagine the possible health benefit of holding just one finger? Multiply that by the six positions, add the Trinity Flows and the SEL's, and you can feel for yourself quite easily how beneficial this whole system is.

This book is easy to read and follow. I recommend the Energy Medicine kit by Donna Eden, which is based on a different discipline of energy healing, which is extremely good for someone starting out. If you have not moved energy before I recommend Quantum touch by Richard Gordon.

This is definitely one of the best energy books I have read, and I highly recommend it. I am surprised this system is not better known.

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I did some of the finger holds in the book in the bookstore.

Holding a finger while squeezing with my other hand, and holding for a while, in my case until after I could feel a pulsing sensation, and then doing a different position.

I work with energy methods such as Reiki, Qigong, Quantum Touch, EFT and other practices, so I am thinking this is just another energy practice not likely to add much to what I already know.

Yet, this is a really great practice, which is easy to do, and I can really feel more energy flowing. It also seems to combine very well and boosts my Reiki self healing.

When the fingers of your hands touch various energy points in your body they act like cable jumpers sending a charge between both points and improving the energy flow and releasing blocked energy caused by emotional problems or illness, even injury. Free flowing energy acclerates the body's self healing.

According to the book there 14400 points in each finger. Can you imagine the possible health benefit of holding just one finger? Multiply that by the six positions, add the Trinity Flows and the SEL's, and you can feel for yourself quite easily how beneficial this whole system is.

This book is easy to read and follow. I recommend the Energy Medicine kit by Donna Eden, which is based on a different discipline of energy healing, which is extremely good for someone starting out. If you have not moved energy before I recommend Quantum touch by Richard Gordon.

This is definitely one of the best energy books I have read, and I highly recommend it. I am surprised this system is not better known.

I hope you find this review helpful, and if you do, please click yes.

One of the few authentic and thorough book of instructions in Jin Shin Jyutsu. Line illustrations through out, easy to understand. Quality of paper book is made of is poor.

Very interesting book- It all makes sense. Great information on a somewhat lost art of healing. Even in my embryonic stage of knowledge of Jin Shin Jystsu, I can see that it works, and cannot wait to read more-

I bought this book a year ago (2004). I actually sat in the bookstore practicing some of the basic techniques and I just couldn't part with it. I had to take it home with me.

For months afterward, I used techniques from this book before I went to work in the morning and it made me feel refreshed and less stressed out. When a family member had hemorrhoids, I showed her two of the energy locks in this book, which she told me greatly helped her, especially at times when she had no medicine or ointment with her.

What I love about this book is that it is easy to understand and every position has a diagram next to it so you know exactly where to place your hands. Another great thing about the techniques in this book is that you do not have to press hard as you would with acupressure. You can do many of these anywhere. There are simple finger holding positions that you can do when you are at work or when you are out and about. There are simple solutions you can use as well as more complex sequences which involve many safety locks (touch-points).

I am a Reiki Master and I love this book. I often combine this with my self-treatments and I will recommend this book or it's exercises to friends and clients when they want to help heal themselves. My only caution is that if you share this information with others, be aware that the system is trademarked. I've been to the website of the group that officially offers training and they have strict policies on who can practice it. But other than that, enjoy this book and the wonderful art of healing!

I had a Jin Shin Jyitsu session and was amazed by the effects and how instantaneous they were. I came across this book soon after. It's well written, easy to follow, plenty of diagrams, a quick-find indez for different ailments and includes real-life stories of how it helped different people recover/ overcome problems. I gave this book as a gift to three other people who now use it daily- it's a testament to how good it is. Thank you Ms Burmeister.

It is a very well written book on using energy in very simple ways to help yourself and others.You do not require any extra tools or equipment. I have been practising complementary therapies for nearly 8 years. I keep going back to this book again and again, for myself as well as for clients.A simple guide book for life.

I have spent years in research and practice of various energy techniques and method, by far this is simple and very effective.
I have used these on myself and others and have countless testimonials from the people in my life this book has helped.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art, which can be used from birth to old age. This book shows you how to utilize your fingers and hands to balance out daily stress and deal with more chronic health issues as well. Whether you are coping with aches and pains, or need to calm down mentally & emotionally, this method is simple to use at home or elsewhere. It is also a practical way to take responsiblity for your health, without the use of drugs, to reduce pain or other problems. Use the points for specific illnesses, whether acute or chronic. It is helpful for everything from basic first aid to colds, & sinus problems, to headaches, back pain, and speeding up the healing of sprains, strains, and bone fractures. This method is being used in hospitals all over the world to help with cancer to cardiac patients with excellant results.

As a professional massage therapist & practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu, I have recommended this book to many clients who have found this technique to help themselves, their families, and even their pets ! I've used it regularly on my own family & friends for everything from stopping the bleeding of a severe
laceration, which nothing else would stop, to helping clear a
4 year old of chronic asthma attacks.

So whether it is the middle of night, and your little one has a painful earache, or an upset tummy, give Jin Shin Jyutsu a try, it really works miracles ! It is even simple enough to show young children to use for helping themselves with feelings of sadness & anxiety so they can feel more empowered at school or anywhere else !

You just have to try this yourself to see Jin Shin in action.
This will amaze (and delight) you if you have suffered for any length of time with any kind of complaint.

I have worked with a lot of Energy Medicine type techniques over the last 7 years of my life....this one accomplishes all that I wanted it to and more.

Don't let anything stop you from trying this for yourself or those you love.

I did not get through this book. Perhaps it was because
it was so strongly recommended to me by a friend and my head
wasn't ready for it.
I know that Jin Shen brings up stuff and obviously this did.
I think I was intimidated about how to begin work on myself.
I don't think my review should have a lot of relevance to stop you from getting it. I am saving the book for a future look at it...when I have more courage to do the deep inner work. I
am a clairvoyant and tend to do things more mystically and etherically...the body is my place of difficulty....if you can
understand this orientation..its my challenge to reconnect to my
body....The friend who recommended this is now a practicing professional...she obviously loves it and is a fabulous practitioner...she worked on me and it was wonderful.

I had been bed-bound for a year, when I bought this book. It is laid out in a logical way, with clear instructions and pictures. When I needed to do a sequence I drew stick figures using red circles for right and green for left pressure points on recipe cards. It was easier to follow than the written step-by-step on a day to day basis. You can look up what to do by your symptoms OR by the type of emotional stress you've been thru - we are MIND+BODY+SPIRIT=all intertwined. Doing Jin Shin got me out of bed, and is balancing my body and mind! My last blood test was so balanced it was incredible/unbelievable. This book gives you what you need to heal/balance your body: addictions, cravings, pains, all manner of physical problems, headaches, itchy places, too hot, too cold, chronic fatigue, heart problems, lung problems, you name it, there is something you can do about it!

Touch of Healing is wonderful guide to using Jin Shin Jyutsu on oneself or on others. While some of the concepts are difficult, the applications are direct and quite effective. I've worked with accupressure for years but it took a wonderful masseuse/healer to introduce me to Jin Shin. Her work on me fixed physical problems I had suffered for years. She told me about Touch of Healing and I've been using it to good effect for a year now. Well worth the money if you're attracted to the amazing powers of accupuncture or accupressure. My experience has been that I can relieve symptoms with accupressure but with Jin Shin, I can resolve the problem and make it go away.

Just to tell a few of you what this book has meant to my son and i.We first heard of jin shin in mayof 1999.philomena dooley and leyla wefalle,introduced my son and i in the middle of the airport..in nantucket.they were presenting a class the next morning..i said we would be ther .

my son has renal kidney failure,at 13 years of age.he is an absolute gem and has alot of spirit. after going to the class and realizing how good he looked and felt it was amazing..his blood pressure went way down and the bloat left his body he truly looked wonderful..we took the book home and read it like the bible it never leaves my bedside.main central makes my day function and we do the kidney flow on mike as much as possible dont forget he is 13(hahahah).we went for a five day treatment in boulder that words can not describe.we would like to go to arizona and have some more hands on..i think we could beat this kidney disease.with the likes of jin shin thank you may burmeister for bringing it to us

My first experience using this book for self help was when I was feeling so nauseated and wiped out during menses that I could hardly walk across the room. I lay in bed with a hot water bottle and started doing the Main Central and Supervisor/Mediator - the Trinity flows (pages 45-54). An hour or so later I got up and felt absolutely fine! I thought - this is magic! To think I could just feel better by placing my hands on different locations of my body and holding them there, that I would harmonize my body and feel better - no effort, no machines, nothing extra, just me and this little book. Truly portable! I have since used this regularly for long distance highway driving, just doing it at a rest stop to re-energize me. Also in the book are general daily sequences (page 133) I have done while doing my laundry in the laundromat - "doing these in succession is an especially good way to deal with almost all of the various stresses we regularly confront in modern life." I have to agree. There is so much useful information in the book it seems overwhelming at first, but as I have explored it little by little, it always amazes me that even when I do it when I feel good, I feel even better! And when I have been feeling awful, that it helps so much! There is even a quickie "first aid" listing in the back of the book.. I used the left hand over right hand to keep a toenail on that I had mashed into some furniture.. also I find when I really would like to feel better, I just hold my fingers. The thing that is so wonderful about this book is this is a gold mine of information about self help that you can do anywhere, at meetings, waiting for the bus, in bed, anywhere. This self help will aid anyone anywhere, whether they are sick or healthy or somewhere in between. I went on to take the five day basic class in Jin Shin Jyutsu (info on this is also in the book)yet I still refer back to this book as it is a great learning tool. There are great little stories in here too to help you remember what's what. Try it. It's the best thing you could possibly buy to enrich your health and your life (and everyone's around you too!)

In seeking supplemental therapy for my infant son, I came across Jin Shin Jyutsu. This volume presents so much valuable info that it makes your head swim. Mary Burmeister is quoted in the book as saying " If you are confused, then you are beginning to understand." Simple finger holds and energy release points are shown. Many examples of uses for the therapy are included. My son has cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder. One of the signs of an approaching seizure is flushed cheeks. Both my wife and I applied a simple hold on his index finger, and the flushed color left his cheeks, and he avoided a seizure. If this is the only result from this book, it is worth 10 times the cost.

I found Mary Burmeister's teachings of Jin Shin enlightening. The books can teach you easy pratical holds that you can do on yourself to reduce tension, stress and other problems. The simple holds I performed on myselft were so effective that I sought out a practisioner of Jin Shin who has been so effective in helping me with back pain from a long ago accident to the point I have been able to return to work