New Testimonial

I firmly believe that when a crisis occurs in one’s life, it is an opportunity for a blessing to be experienced.

The crisis of the pain I experienced and loss of range of movement in my arm allowed me the blessing of experiencing the amazing energy work that Perizat does and the results of her treatments.

I had ten treatments with Perizat both of Jin Shin Jyutsu Intertwined with EFT- Emotional Freedom Technique. Both proved to be very effective. My condition improved after the first session and continued thereafter. I am so happy as now my arm is completely pain free, and I am so grateful as well.

I began the treatments feeling desperate and with each treatment felt better and better, not only did the pain lessen and the range of movement improve, but my overall sense of well being was clearly improving. I understood that any energy blocks I had were slowly and steadily flowing freely. I felt a renewed sense of energy on all levels. This was not only evident during the treatments, but after as well to the present time.

My level of clarity, creativity and vitality has also improved.

I had to laugh for the timing of my daughters bowling party. It had been more than 26 years since I had bowled and as I was watching all the fun they were having and thought ok, my arm feels completely normal , let me give it a try. My daughters said mom, “careful your arm”, and I said “ok just once”…. Well needless to say I was having so much fun I had a few turns and to my surprise had absolutely no pain afterwards.

The other lesson I learned from this experience is to take care when lifting and try not to overdo anything. I was carrying much too much in the past and learned to be more careful and mindful now.. My arm had been crying out, saying “enough!” and I had been ignoring it! I learnt that we have to listen when our bodies talk to us..

I highly recommend Perizat for the amazing energy work she is doing and her professional, thorough approach. Not only did I feel confident in her presence, but her great sense of humor and the laughter we shared also added a spice to my healing.

Laura Foti-Liverakos

Integrating The Time-Honored Healing Art Of Jin Shin Jyutsu Into Western And Surgical Practice

By Pennie Sempell, JD, CMT

It makes sense to us on a human level that the effects of psychological states such as stress and depression, and the effects of events such as major surgery, grief and trauma, can influence health. Mom was right. Stress can make us more prone to the common cold. A body of research in the expanding field of psychoneuroimmunology supports the mind-body connection. Stress, broadly defined, is believed to be a contributing factor in the vast majority of illnesses and psychological states that arrive on the doctor's doorstep.
Guiding patients towards safe, effective therapies to rally their own healing system and reduce pain, fear and stress responses can be a rewarding experience for all. One such therapy is the respected touch therapy called Jin Shin Jyutsu (pronounced "Jit-su"). It is not inaccurate to describe Jin Shin Jyutsu as a highly developed form of acupressure therapy (but without "pressure") or energy therapy. Skilled practitioners trained in this non-invasive healing art work in hospitals and in out-patient settings in collaboration with medical doctors, surgeons, psychiatrists and other health providers.
Two years ago, in a pioneering collaboration at California Pacific Medical Center with Ricki Pollycove, MD (gynecology), Loren Eskenazi, MD and Kay Young MD (reconstructive/plastic surgery), and myself (integrative medicine therapies), we began making available to patients the healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, imagery/hypnotherapy, therapeutic massage and psychotherapy services. These services are provided by private practitioners associated in our offices, who also see patients referred by doctors in the community and self-referrals.
In our offices, Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments and self-care exercises are provided to medical and surgical patients suffering from a wide range of complaints, such as fatigue, pain (chronic and acute), anxiety, nausea, symptoms exacerbated by stress, respiratory disorders, insomnia, gynecological and sexual dysfunction, cardiac complaints, complications of surgery and negative side effects of medications (e.g. anesthesia, chemotherapy, radiation and anti-depressant medications).
Other Bay Area centers have integrated touch therapy in overall patient care. Marin Oncology Associates offers an integrative oncology practice in which Jin Shin Jyutsu is the cornerstone integrative therapy in helping their cancer patients. Also offered are imagery, nutrition counseling, psychotherapy and on-going classes. Kaiser Permanente offers regular acupressure self-help classes for all of its members, as well as a variety of stress management, yoga and other self-help classes.
Jin Shin Jyutsu, a physio-philosophy, has the goal of awakening and invigorating the body's life energy ("chi", "ki", "prana" in other languages) along specific circulation flows ("meridians") to promote optimum health and happiness. It is a comprehensive and well-organized system that is taught worldwide, and has been incorporated into the practices of many health providers (such as nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, chiropractic, medicine, bodywork, etc.).
Jin Shin is distinguished from many complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies in three significant ways: (1) It is non-invasive and pain-free; (2) There is a rich body of self-help exercises which even the sickest patient can perform in bed; and (3) It supports whatever treatment regime the patient is undergoing. While bearing conceptual similarities and lineage with acupuncture and various touch therapies that incorporate deep tissue work or "energy" work, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an exceptionally gentle therapy that does not use needles, pressure or rubbing to realize the potential benefits. For the many people adverse to acupuncture needles or for whom pressure on the skin would be contraindicated, Jin Shin provides a safe method of working with the body's energy.
Medical research supports findings of benefits of acupressure/Jin Shin Jyutsu. For example, acupressure on acupoints was found to reduce post-operative pain (Felhendler, D; Lisander, B., Clinical Journal of Pain 1996). Lamkey, D. reported reduced stress response and anxiety for nurses receiving Jin Shin Jyutsu. Acupressure was found to be an effective adjunct to pulmonary rehabilitation in reducing dyspnea in COPD patients (Maa SH, Gauthier, D; Turner M. J. of Cardiopulm. Rehabil 1997). Acupressure was effective as a prophylaxis to reduce intraoperative nausea and for post-surgical nausea and vomiting, concluding it is a good alternative to conventional antiemetic treatment (Ferrara-Love, R; Sekeres, L.; Bircher, NG, J. of Perianesthesia Nursing, 1996 and Fan, J. of Anesthesia and Analgesia).
Reported benefits for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer has prompted a research study, now underway, at the Complementary Medicine Research Institute at CPMC studying the effects of Jin Shin in reducing fatigue, nausea and improving quality of life (among other measures) during chemotherapy.
In the out-patient setting, patients referred for Jin Shin Jyutsu are typically seen once or twice a week for one-hour sessions with evaluation for continued sessions made on a case-by-case basis, and initial progress frequently reported within several sessions. Home practice self-help exercises are routinely taught and encouraged on a daily basis. Guided imagery, breathing exercises and massage are adjunctive supports, which this author often integrates into her sessions.
Surgery patients are encouraged to receive a minimum of three sessions closely spaced before surgery, with additional sessions post-operation in-hospital and during recovery, as needed. Providing Jin Shin treatments during surgery itself is not viewed by this practitioner as particularly advantageous to the patient and may create a burden on the surgical team. Surgeons report that patients who received Jin Shin seem to have a more relaxed outlook going into surgery, experience less nausea and GI complaints and recover faster than expected.
In the intensive care setting, patients are in a particularly fragile, anxious and weakened state. Frequent, short (15-20 min.) sessions are recommended and can be exceptionally helpful. In a trial program through CPMC's Institute for Health and Healing in which the author participated for several years at CPMC, patients awaiting a heart transplant were provided Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure services on a twice weekly basis. These patients are at risk for numerous medical complications, physical discomforts, as well as psychological setbacks. While the sample size was small, in feedback surveys patients reported often experiencing extensive benefits from the sessions, including: "helped dramatically reduce pain," "reduced anxiety and depression," "promoted deep sense of relaxation," "aided bowel functioning," "helped reduce physical discomforts in the body," "Helped improve mood," and "aided restful sleep at night," as examples.
Patients report feeling deeply relaxed after a Jin Shin session. The patient lies supine on a massage table or in the hospital bed, or in any other comfortable position. Only shoes and tight jewelry, belts, etc. are removed. The practitioner's hands are placed on or under the person's body (over clothing). A determination of the procedures to be applied is made, and the session begins. Patients typically pay on a fee-for-service basis, although some health plans provide reimbursement.
Finding ever more effective ways of collaborating and integrating beneficial traditional approaches to healing with conventional medicine will assist each of us in reaching our potential for health and happiness.
Pennie Sempell is a practitioner certified in Jin Shin Jyutsu, therapeutic massage and hypnotherapy, with additional clinical experience in relaxation training, meditation, stress management and biofeedback. She regularly treats patients referred by physicians and psychologists for acute in-hospital and out-patient care. Additionally, Ms. Sempell is involved as a co-researcher at the Complementary Medicine Research Institute at CPMC in a Jin Shin Jyutsu/breast cancer study. For more information, call (415) 731.3611 or Penniegram@aol.com.
Article published on the website of San Francisco Medical Society:http://www.sfms.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&SECTION=Article_Archives&CONTENTID=1887

You can heal yourself by holding your fingers!

Jin shin Jyutsu Self Help Finger Holds:

Jin Shin Jyutsu offers easy self help techniques, which can help you treat both emotional and physical discomforts. Here I am including the various finger-“holds” and their benefits.
Do not be surprised at the healing power of your fingers. All the energy meridians in your body end up in your fingers and toes. Therefore holding those for a length of time, balances the energy meridians ending up in the particular finger or toe.
All you have to do is wrap your one hand around each finger of the other hand as mentioned below.

• For Maintenance you can hold each finger for a minimum of 3min, 5min would be better. In general it would be highly beneficial to get in the habit of holding your fingers –each at a time- whenever you do not need to use your hands. Like if you are waiting in traffic, watching a film, or waiting in some office, or waiting for an internet download etc….

• If you are having or are expecting to have strong emotions, such as anxiety, fear, anger, sadness etc… Or have physical problems of the ones mentioned below; it is best to hold the corresponding finger for at least 20 minutes. You will observe the emotional problem subside and disappear. For the physical problem, I suggest you apply this for 20 minutes 3 times a day.

Enjoy your simple yet highly powerful and effective self healing routines!

Hold your THUMB to help treat the following:
• WORRY, Stress, Insecurity and nervousness, General fatigue
• Insomnia
• Headache (base of thumb, the fleshy part right below the thumb)
• Skin Surface
• Digestion (Stomach and spleen)
• Shoulder tension
• Tendency to talk too much
• If you’ve been or need to be sitting for too long.

Hold your INDEX FINGER to help treat the following:
• FEAR and anxiety, Mental confusion, Frustration
• Depression, Perfectionism, Shyness
• Tendency for criticism, self and others
• Digestion, Assimilation and Elimination (Constipation)
• Kidney and Bladder discomfort
• Muscle Tension
• Back discomfort
• Arm discomfort , Bursitis, Tennis Elbow
• Teeth , gums and jaw
• If you have been or need to be on your feet too long

Hold your MIDDLE FINGER to help treat the following:
• ANGER, irritability, cowardice, instability, indecision,
• Emotional imbalance
• Sluggishness (lack of alertness), general fatigue
• Eye tension, vision
• Liver and Gall bladder
• Hypertension or hypotension
• Head discomfort, Frontal Headache
• Breastfeeding problems
• Knee discomfort
• If you’ve been or need to be reading for too long

Hold your RING FINGER to help treat the following:
• GRIEF, sorrow and sadness
• Lack of common sense
• Respiratory functions, and difficulty breathing including Asthma
• Excessive mucus
• Deep skin conditions
• Tinnitus – ear ringing
• Large Intestine discomfort and elimination irregularities
• Leg Tension
• If you have been or need to be reclining for too long.

Hold your LITTLE FINGER to help treat the following:
• PRETENSE or TRYING TOO HARD (Laughing on the outside, crying or fearful on the inside or trying too hard to achieve something)
• Insecurity, nervousness, confusion, judgmental
• Heart conditions, palpitations (to stop palpitations try biting the tip of your little finger –palm side)
• Small Intestine problems
• Bloating
• If you have been or need to be walking for too long.

Hold the CENTER OF YOUR PALM to help treat the following:
• TOTAL DESPONDENCY, Depression, fatigue, exhaustion
• Lack of focus
• Memory problems
• Eye strain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Appetite imbalance
• Abdominal cramps
• Elimination Irregularities
• Loss of Equilibrium and balance
• Cold feet
• Talking too much

Testimonial

Testimonial September 2010
I would like to send my thanks and recommend highly the work of Perizat Hamdy. She is a very experienced Energy Healing Therapist, she specializes in Jin Shin Jyutsu (Acupuncture without needles), EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques, Pranic Healing and Quantum Touch.

We are very fortunate to have such a wise, wonderful lady working among us. She has greatly relieved me from the anxiety, panic attacks and claustrophobia that I had been suffering from recently, which also had affected my appetite and had made me very depressed.
Over a very short period of intense sessions she was able to calm my system, relieve the anxiety and help me start to deal with the issues that led up to this build up of tension. And more recently she has also helped relieve pain that I recently had from a trapped nerve in my back.
Not only has she helped me with my list of ailments she has guided and taught me her methods so that I can continue to heal myself and live a happier fuller life. I believe that these therapies are something that we can all benefit from.
Thanks to Perizat I am able to move forward and get back to taking care of my family.

Please feel free to contact me through Perizat if you have any further questions.

Warmest wishes and good health
Julia Carter

New informative Testimonial

Here is a new testimonial which shows the power and effectiveness of the healing modalities I use but more importantly, it shows the direct connection between emotional and physical health. Thank you MK.


"TESTIMONIAL 09-07-2010

I first approached Perizat Hamdy after an exhausting period in my life. Several personal issues had melded with the stress of work to put me in a position of chronic anxiety eventually resulting in rather acute physical symptoms (mainly gastro-oesophageal reflux) and chronic fatigue. In addition I have long suffered from skin conditions which I realised were most likely stress-related. This was accompanied by a real wearing down of my mental state so that I was frequently feeling depressed, and experienced an acute lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. My physical and mental states were eventually just feeding into each other with everything intensifying over time.

It all came to a head when I experienced a major panic attack that brought me to hospital thinking that I was experiencing a heart attack. This particular episode came out of very real physical symptoms but more importantly left me with a long-term health anxiety, whereby to varying degrees, I was obsessed with the idea that something was wrong with me: namely that I had cardiovascular, pulmonary or gastric problems. Visits to specialists in all these fields have confirmed that there is nothing physically wrong with me (apart from mild reflux) and that this is all stress related.

When I initially went to see Perizat I could only describe how I felt as being like a mummy, a half-dead thing with very little sense of enthusiasm for virtually anything and completely lacking energy even for meagre tasks. My shoulders and back felt all scrunched up, so tight with months of tension and stress. My knees were hurting from chronic lack of sleep. All I could do was sleep and shuffle around the house not achieving very much at all each day.

I can say categorically that within the first three sessions, I had made massive progress. My energy had made a remarkable comeback as had my enthusiasm for socialising. I no longer felt as physically tense. At the end of a two week intensive period of daily sessions, we were able to make significant progress, with my physical symptoms almost entirely gone: I no longer felt fatigued, no longer felt tension in my shoulders and back, where I had developed hard ‘lumps’ on my shoulders (tense muscle) this had gone! The very itchy dermatitis covering almost the entire outer calf of my right leg was gone, and my mental state was much more positive and outward looking.

I would have stayed longer except that I needed to leave the country again for work reasons. I have since had the opportunity to have a further set of sessions on another short stay in the country. Whether short-term intensive course or a set of sessions over a longer period of time, I am convinced that Perizat’s methods work.

How effective this is will vary between individuals, but in my case this has been a turning point in the way I approach health of mind and body. I am not in any way suggesting that I am turning my back on the medical profession. Rather, I now feel I have a more constructive basis to deal with my mind and body (the importance of energy), and powerful practical techniques (EFT and Acupressure) to take more control of my life where stress begins to threaten the daily balance.

You quickly see that Perizat’s practice is not only based on many years of experience but also on a personal drive to do the best for her clients. She not only strives to set up a programme tailored to your needs, but also gives you the tools to ensure continuity between sessions and after ending your therapy. Moreover, her sensitivity to her clients’ personal needs and each individual’s therapy process is marked by her kindness and patience as a practitioner as well as a person.

From my personal experience I highly recommend Perizat’s services. I think that whatever you’re suffering from, you are likely to find relief - if not outright ‘cure’ - in working with Perizat and it is well worth investing some time and money in at least trying it out."
MK

Sample Testimonials

I have just included some client testimonials which I wanted to publish on my new website. However as it is taking a little longer than I estimated to get that website ready, I decided to include some of the testimonials which were sent to me to my blogs. Check them out if you are interested.
I did not include the full name and contact info, in order to protect my client's privacy, however some have agreed to answer enquiries should anyone be interested. So you will have to come back to me on that. Leave me your e-mail address and which testimonial you would like to enquire about and I will get in touch with my client who will get back to you should he/she want to. Thank you for your understanding.