Continuing Education Classes

Basic Jin Shin Do®

Basic Jin Shin Do®

May 3-5 and June 7-9, 2024 (class includes six 7-hour days)

Instructor: Becky Smith

In 40 hours, you will learn:

  • How to assess your clients’ individual needs by looking, listening and palpating for areas of tension.
  • How to balance your clients’ energies with simple acu-point patterns which release chronic tension that can lead to stress-related symptoms like headaches, backaches, digestive and sleep problems and fatigue.
  • How to relate mindfully with clients to promote bodymind awareness and help them connect with their core vitality.

CEs: 40 (NCBTMB approved. Includes 4 CEs OBMT Ethics & Communications.)

PREREQUISITES: Open to all

TIMES: Fridays – Sundays: 9am – 5pm

COST: $825 ($775 if paid in full by April 19, 2024. Add fee for credit card.)

DEPOSIT: $200 non-refundable deposit due by April 19, 2024.

 

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Jin Shin Do® Study Group/Review Class

Ongoing-please call Becky if interested

Instructor: Becky Smith

Get together with Becky and other JSD students to review Basic/Intermediate/Advanced concepts and points, ask client questions, participate in group assessments, and give and receive supervised practice sessions.

Student testimonial:

“I have been going to Becky’s JSD study groups for a couple of years. It is wonderful that she gives JSD students a regular opportunity to get together, share issues, and do a session together. I like meeting other students and have been able to get together with some of them to practice outside of the study groups. The study groups give us an opportunity to be supervised in practicing pulses, selecting meridians to work on, point location, and supporting emotional release. It is invaluable to work closely with a skilled therapist, especially one like Becky who is gentle, enthusiastic, and focused. Thank you. – Karen Lawrence, LMT

CEs: 2.5    PREREQUISITES: Basic JSD

TIME: 6-8:30pm

COST: $45 each

LOCATION: Becky’s office- 2914 Adams St, Eugene, OR 97405


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Communication and Ethics: Creating Healthy Boundaries with Clients

TBD 2024

Instructor: Becky Smith

Through experiential exercises, discussion and practice, we will explore therapeutic attitudes and boundary-setting, as well as how to relate clearly and compassionately with our clients especially when transference, counter-transference and dual relationship issues arise.
Learn how to create a supportive peer supervision group. Handouts provided.

CEs: 4

PREREQUISITES: LMT Licensure

TIMES: 1- 5 pm

COST: $80 (full amount due by October 19th)

LOCATION: 2914 Adams St., Eugene, OR


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Intermediate Jin Shin Do®

Intermediate Jin Shin Do®

July 14-17 and October 6-9, 2023 (Class includes both 3.5 day weekends)

Instructor: Becky Smith

In 55 hours, you will learn:
• the twelve meridian networks of Chinese medicine and acupuncture theory
• the location, function and psycho-spiritual-physical associations of each meridian
• 60 additional acupressure points, including source, luo and shu points
• balancing release patterns for each meridian
• further assessment of the pulses, tongue, physiognomy and palpation
• bodymind focusing methods
• more qigong to strengthen the practitioner’s energy

CEs: 55 PREREQUISITES: Basic JSD

TIMES: Fri-Sun: 9am-6pm and Mon: 9am-1pm

COST: $1100 ($1050 if paid in full June 30)

DEPOSIT: $250 non-refundable deposit due June 30


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Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure

Friday evening,  September 22 & Saturday, September 23, 2023

Instructors: Becky Smith and Liz Cooley

Treat yourself to learning an enjoyable 25 point self-acupressure treatment to do on yourself or share with others. You will also learn a hara breathing meditation, centering release to help calm and relax, and an additional 10 points for aiding headaches, backaches, digestive issues and menstrual discomfort.

CEs: 10.5   (NCBTMB Approved)

PREREQUISITES: Open to all

TIME: Friday eve 6-8:30pm and Saturday 9 am – 6 pm

COST: $195 (Full amount due by September 9)

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Advanced Jin Shin Do®

November 4-5 & December  2-3, 2023 (both two-day weekends)

Instructor:  Becky Smith

This class focuses on the energy dynamics of the Five Phase cycle (using the elements Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood).  You will learn to recognize how the Five Phases manifest in health and illness, and how to use points on the twelve organ meridians to keep the cycle moving smoothly in body, mind and spirit. New organ meridian points are introduced.

CEs: 30  PREREQUISITES: Basic and Intermediate JSD or equivalent.

TIMES: 9am-5:30pm (one hour lunch)

COST: $600 ($550 if paid in full by Oct 19)

DEPOSIT: $150 non-refundable deposit due by Oct 19.

SEND DEPOSITS to:  2914 Adams St, Eugene, OR 97405

CLASS LOCATION: Becky Smith’s office – 2914 Adams St., Eugene, OR 97405

INFO: (541) 345-7189

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Jin Shin Do® Acupressure Facial

Saturday, TBD 2024

Instructor: Becky Smith

Increase your clients’ health and vitality. Learn a deeply relaxing 12-step, 40-point acupressure facial (plus ten vital hand points) to release head, neck, and face tension and aid general circulation of energy throughout the entire body. Learn shortcuts tailored to your clients’ needs.  LMTs in private practice and those working in a spa setting will benefit, as will estheticians and hair stylists.This one-day workshop is a good introduction to Jin Shin Do.

CEs: 8    PREREQUISITES: Open to all

TIME: 9am-6pm

COST: $160

DEPOSIT: Full amount due Feb 25.


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Couples Massage Playshop

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Instructor: Becky Smith

Treat your friend or partner to a delightful afternoon of learning massage techniques to relax the back, shoulders, neck, head and feet. Explore giving and receiving sensitive touch in a safe and comfortable environment. Proper body mechanics emphasized.

Open to all

TIME: 12-5pm

CEs: 5 hrs

COST: $125 per couple

DEPOSIT: Full amount due by Feb 5

LOCATION: Becky’s home office: 2914 Adams St, Eugene, OR 97405


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Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure®

150 hour Module I program
NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Classes

“Jin Shin Do” means “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® classes teach the use of gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points and verbal Body Focusing techniques, to help release “armoring” or chronic tension, balance the “Qi” or energy, and improve vitality. This clothes-on method helps relieve stress- and trauma- related problems.

A unique synthesis of a traditional Japanese acupressure technique, classic Chinese acupuncture and acupressure theory, Taoist philosophy, Qigong (breathing and exercise techniques), Reichian segmental theory and principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy, it is recognized as a major form of Asian Bodywork Therapy (by AOBTA®, NCCAOM®, NCBTMB and the U.S. Department of Education, among others).

Originated by psychotherapist Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® promotes a pleasant trancelike state, in which one can relax and move out of the head and into the body, accessing feelings and inner wisdom.*

Jin Shin Do® seeks to support and balance body, mind and spirit. It is also easy to integrate Jin Shin Do® with other bodywork methods to enhance therapeutic effects. It is appropriate for working with diverse populations and in varied settings, such as with athletes, the elderly, with children, and in on-site locations.

Class format involves short lecture, experiential exercises, demonstrations and supervised practice. Note: Classes may be repeated for half the fee.

Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® Demonstration

Introduction to Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure®

Becky Smith LMT Headshot

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