Iona at the Jin Shin Do Foundation

egregious definition of "Jin Shin Do" must be changed

In the Wikipedia® article on “Jin Shin Do”, the definition of Jin Shin Do® must be changed to this standard definition:

“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 among others). Originated by psychotherapist Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, Jin Shin Do® 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.

This definition is on the home page of www.jinshindo.org and on the websites of Registered Jin Shin Do® Acupressurists and Authorized Jin Shin Do® Teachers - links to which can be found in the Jin Shin Do® Foundation International Directory listings at www.jinshindo.org (by clicking on "Teachers and Practitioners Worldwide" above the flags at the bottom of the home page).

NOTE: The ®s in this standard definition of Jin Shin Do® MUST be used! My source for this is my longtime trademark attorney John E. Kelly, to whom I'd be happy to refer you.

The REFERENCES in the Wikipedia Jin Shin Do® article should include: "What is Jin Shin Do® Acupressure?" : • English at www.jinshindo.org "What are Meridians and Points?" at www.jinshindo.org & the published books on Jin Shin Do® Acupressure by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden (which were originally published by Japan Publications): "Acupressure Way of Health" (© 1978), "The Joy of Feeling: Bodymind Acupressure®" (© 1987, 2003), "A Complete Guide to Acupressure" (©1996, Revised Edition © 2003).

Also, at the end of the Wikipedia® article on Jin Shin Do®, the link to the U.K. “HighTouch® Jin Shin Network” must be deleted because this organization has NOTHING to do with Jin Shin Do®, as can be seen by their registered trademark "HighTouch®" and by perusing www.jinshindo.org

Also, as is clear from the Disclaimer at the bottom of the home page at www.jinshindo.org, Jin Shin Do® is NOT medicine. Therefore, although we use touch to affect the energy system (including the points and meridians of acupuncture), Wikipedia is wrong to link their article on Jin Shin Do® in any way to “medicine,” including to "Energy Medicine," which is done through their "putative energy" link. Jin Shin Do® has nothing to do with “spiritual healing,” “contact healing,” “distance healing” or “faith healing.”

Additionally, the Wikipedia® articles on (i.e. definitions of) Qi, meridian, acupressure and massage are partially wrong and/or out of date.

Iona at the Jin Shin Do Foundation (talk) 20:19, 22 September 2015 (UTC) Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, M.A., L.M.F.T.; Founding Member of AOBTA®; Director, Jin Shin Do® Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure® www.jinshindo.org email: jinshindo@earthlink.net Iona at the Jin Shin Do Foundation (talk) 17:12, 23 September 2015 (UTC) Iona at the Jin Shin Do Foundation (talk) 17:14, 23 September 2015 (UTC)

Please post your request at Talk:Jin Shin Do. No one is likely to see it here, or understand what it is you're requesting without the context of the accompanying article. Thanks. --Drm310 (talk) 22:00, 22 September 2015 (UTC)