Healing at Your Fingertips: Quick Fixes from the Art of Jin Shin

by Alexis Brink

Improve your well-being instantly with this illustrated pocket-sized encyclopedia offering quick, holistic treatments to 80 different common ailments—including allergies, high blood pressure, depression, back pain, and more!

The hectic pace of our busy lives often leads to common aches and pains that can prevent us from living to the fullest. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Following the expert methods outlined in The Art of Jin Shin , Healing at Your Fingertips teaches you easy-to-implement steps to help alleviate pain.

The Art of Jin Shin is the ancient Japanese healing practice of gentle touching with the fingers and hands to redirect or unblock the flow of energy. By strategically placing your fingertips on different parts of the body, you can restore and harmonize blocked, stagnant energy that causes the majority of common symptoms—from anxiety, digestive issues, migraines, insomnia, and more!

Featuring illustrations of 80 different holds, you’ll be able to relieve your aches and pains instantly whether you’re at work, at home, or on the go.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 5, 2021

Reviews

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who knew you could treat common illnesses with a quick pressure of fingers on body points? By using Jin Shin, the ancient Japanese practice of self-healing touch, the author says you definitely can.

HEALING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS offers simple illustrations and instructions on how to address 80 familiar ailments, such as back pain, insomnia, migraines, anxiety, and more. The technique works by unblocking or redirecting body energy to reduce pain and boost healing.

Skimming through, I tried several “holds” to stop pain in my right wrist, elbow and shoulder from iPhone overuse, I felt instant relief and slept well last night. I’m a believer!

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 01 Feb 2021

Thanks to Tiller Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

#HealingatYourFingertips #NetGalley

[Elysa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Improve your well-being instantly with this illustrated pocket-sized encyclopedia offering quick, holistic treatments to 80 different common ailments—including allergies, high blood pressure, depression, back pain, and more!

I loved that this book gives you recommendations for common aches and pains that can prevent us from living our lives to the fullest. Following the expert methods outlined in The Art of Jin Shin, Healing at Your Fingertips teaches you easy-to-implement steps to help alleviate pain. The instructions are well written/illustrated and the"science" behind it seems to make sense.

Thanks to Netgalley, Pub, and Alexis Brink for this opportunity.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was short and succinct. I had never heard of the technique being used, which is called Jin Shin and involves laying hands on certain parts of the body to relieve symptoms. I would have liked more examples of this technique working from the author besides the story of her helping her mother with bowel issues. The rest of the book is examples laid out by body issues of where to put your hands to heal or help your issues. The techniques seem easy to do but I wonder about their effectiveness because the way the process was described did not give me much encouragement that there is any science or reason behind it. Still, although I am skeptical, I will be trying some of the techniques because it would be a cost free way to minimize aches and pains. Thank you to the author for sharing with the world!

[The Starry Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Healing at Your Fingertips' is a guide on the obscure art of Jin Shin, a Japanese healing method of touch. There are 80 conditions that can be treated with this book which involves gentle touching of different points on the body, similar to acupressure (but different) to redirect and unblock the flow of energy.

This book focuses only on the practical application using diagrams and simple instructions on where to touch. It does not contain any information about the history of this technique, its popularity, its efficacy, or how long and how often the touching should be done. I would have liked an explanation about how energy gets blocked in the first place and any potential risks involved with this modality.

I have tried some of the holds but because there is no information on how often it needs to be done or for how long, I can't say if it was successful for me.

I don't doubt that Jin Shin works, but the author who is president of the Jin Shin Institute, is clearly very adept at this technique and needs to include more background information about it...otherwise, it appears to be a very basic picture book on acupressure.

I am very intrigued by it and will definitely research it further.

[Christina GT · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a short and easy read of a quick introduction of the art of Jin Shin. I would have liked to see detailed illustrations of the “Safety Energy Locations,” though there are descriptions, I feel the descriptions alone are inadequate especially since this book is an introduction. I think a person would be more comfortable in beginning their practice of Jin Shin (based on this book) if diagrams of the SELs were included. The illustrations and descriptions of the “symptom” part of the book are pretty and straight-to-the-point. These would be perfect if the SELs were detailed earlier in the book but because if their absence, the “symptom” diagrams just are detailed enough. Overall, I am pleased that I took the time to read and look through this book as I had not previously been aware of Jin Shin. I look forward to reading more on the subject in the future.

[Debra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to read this book because I have another book on trigger points that were extremely helpful. After reading all the good reviews I was hopeful this book would provide some relief for my fibromyalgia.

I found this book to be a disappointment. None of the treatments made a difference to me.

If you decide to get the book, I would recommend getting a hard copy instead of an electronic book. It was difficult to flip back and forth through the book. I felt I needed to bookmark the safety energy locations chapter and flip back to it when you are trying a technique. Diagrams and photos would have helped to explain the different locations on the body. The photos used for the treatment of each symptom were just black silhouettes. They were not close-up views or very detailed.

I received this galley from NetGalley.

[Shannon Rochester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book turned out to be EXACTLY what it says it is. :) Who knew? The entire book was literally pictures of people healing themselves with only their fingertips. This book is a guide on the art of Jin Shin, a Japanese healing method of touch. The book goes on to illustrate 80 conditions that can be treated by using this healing power that involves a gentle touching of different key points on the body, which aids in the unblocking of energy. Once the energy is unblocked, you can redirect the flow simply by using your fingertips. This was a pretty clear guide on how to help yourself with some basic aches and pains(along with the common cold and other issues) without having to go to the Doctor. I thought it was very interesting and it might come in handy one day. :)

[April Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a companion to Brink's previous book, The Art of Jin Shin, this is a very handy and helpful reference to holistic treatments aimed at unblocking the flow of energy in the body. As a stand-alone book, there isn't quite enough guidance to really do it right, I don't think, though I did try a few of the treatments, and I could feel the energy flowing in my body. There are written descriptions of the "Safety Energy Locations" (SELs, sort of like pressure points), but a chart showing them would've been helpful. Fortunately, Google exists, and charts are easy to find! If you're interested in Jin Shin, do yourself a favor and get both of Brink's books, you won't be sorry!

#HealingatYourFingertips #NetGalley

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book! When I was in massage therapy school I learned the basics of Jin Shin Jyutsu and it was amazing. I really loved this book, but only gave it 4 stars as the pictures are a little too basic. I would love to see a detailed picture of each of the 26 Safety Energy Locks in the beginning. I would also love to see the pictures with the holds show a little more detail so you know exactly where to hold the point. It would also be helpful to give the reader an idea of how frequently they can do these holds and for how long. If this information was included, it would easily be a 5/5 review.

[Elizabeth Navarro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I really enjoyed this book! I’ve done yoga over the years but when I first heard about Jin Shin it sounded a little intimidating. I’m really glad I found this book—it was a really clear and simple introduction and I was able to address the pain in my lower back immediately! 2020 gave me anxiety issues I’ve never had before and I’m so happy to have found this book that I feel like I can just reference and find immediate relief. Thank you thank you! Can’t wait to send to my friends and family!

[janne Boswell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting book. The Art of Jin Shin is a Japanese healing practice that utilizes your fingers/hands to redirect the flow of energy for everything from anxiety to migraines.
I enjoyed it. I think it would be a good reference book. I thought the visuals and descriptions could have been more elaborate-they were a tad cartoonish.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a powerful little book. Don’t let its size fool you. I will be purchasing this when it comes out and keeping it in my purse as a handy reference for good health and well being.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taking a different approach than the normal books with the same theme, this one offers guidance instead of rules. It gives you ways to use what's inside to balance your thoughts, feelings, and energy.

For those seeking the love of any kind, you must start with yourself without seeking outside first. You can't truly know what you desire without knowing yourself first.

[L E]

Thank you Goodreads, author and publisher for my free copy. This was a super quick read with easy to follow instructions. I am looking forward to trying Jin Shin. I will refrain from offering a rating as I would like to have a few days to try the holds described in the book and see how that goes first.

[Regina Mastrogiacomo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book looks beautiful and the diagrams and descriptions are easy to understand, but I found when I used one of the hand positions to relieve a symptom nothing happen. So, I don't know if I held the position long enough or if I'm just not aligned with this practice.

[Lovely Loveday · Rating 4 out of 5]

Healing at Your Fingertips by Alexis Brink is filled with useful tips and tricks on using the ancient Japanese healing practice of gentle touching with the fingers and hands to redirect or unblock the flow of energy. An insightful book that I am sure to read again and again. 

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick and easy to follow guide with helpful pictures, but there is not enough introduction to the author or Jin Shin in my opinion. This is for someone who already practices Jin Shin, not for a person interested in learning the basics of it.

[Isley Forrester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received yesterday. Already read and practiced a few quick fixes. I must say I am impressed & intrigued! Thank you!

[Mary Tharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever. Such great information. Would recommend this to everyone.

[Deborah Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want thank the autor and SimonandSchuster for the giveaway. The book was very informative with plenty of help locating the pressure points to relieve all type of ailments. It was excellant!

[Fanona · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too sparse. There are much better books on the subject like
Relax with Self Therapese

[Cynthia Troncquo · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can help relief certain pains and annoying ailments that can bother us throughout the day. I’ve been practicing this for a few years myself.
This book explains you how to do just that with clear instructions and illustrations.
A handy guide to have at home.

[Dawn Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Healing at Your Fingertips by Alexis Brink

9781982150082

99 Pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster / Tiller Press
Release Date: February 3, 2021

Nonfiction, Self-Help, Health, Mind, Body & Spirit, Healing

This book is based on the energy medicine called the Art of Jin Shin. The author describes the practice as being similar to acupuncture without needles. She does an excellent job explaining this concept and the book would be perfect if there was a diagram for the safety energy locations (SELs).

I am always on the hunt for books that will make me feel better holistically. I am amazed at this type of energy work and surprised I have not come across it before now. I did all the exercises in the book and can see this becoming a part of my daily routine. If you are looking for different ways of self-care, this is a wonderful place to start.