My journey begins
My journey in Complementary Therapies started in 1997. Before that, I had a successful career at a large advertising agency in London, UK.
My interest in health and wellness first led me to study the physical body. I qualified as an Aromatherapist with the Tisserand Institute in 1999 (TIDHA).
Then I had a profound experience and I became greatly interested in energy.
So I trained with the National Federation of Spiritual Healers, received Reiki 1 and 2 certifications, went on Core Shamanism and Native American Medicine courses. I attended a variety of interesting workshops to further develop my understanding of natural practices. And I studied the Bach Flower Remedies to practitioner level.
I discover Jin Shin Jyutsu
I enjoyed the journey and I met some amazing people, including the 13th generation Mayan Priest Don Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj from Guatemala.
However, my ‘search’ ended and the real study began when I discovered Jin Shin Jyutsu®. This is an Art of harmonising the energy in the body by using the fingers and hands.
This Universal Art was rediscovered and developed by Master Jiro Murai in Japan in the early 1900s. He went on to teach Haruki Kato, Mary Burmeister (who brought Jin Shin Jyutsu to the West) and Mary’s father H. Iino.
About Astrid and Jin Shin Jyutsu
I discovered Jin Shin Jyutsu in 1998 when I suffered from terrible migraines. I found, to my astonishment, that I was able to relieve and eliminate them with some simple self help holds. Ever since I have been utterly in love with this Art.
In 1999 I enrolled in my first 5-day class with Jed Schwartz. Since then, I have attended many classes with various instructors that Mary Burmeister herself taught.
Since those early days, I have clocked up tens of thousands of hours studying, practicing and teaching Jin Shin Jyutsu.
All change in 2020
Since the pandemic, I have been delighted to help and teach people from many different countries using the wonderful technology we now have available.
My study and practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu continues, and as my awareness deepens, my love of this Art grows.
I am truly indebted to Master Jiro Murai and Mary Burmeister for their tireless dedication and efforts to bring Jin Shin Jyutsu to the whole world.
I am currently based near Marlborough in Wiltshire, England.
Astrid Kauffmann BSc, TIDHA, MFHT
Authorized Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and
Self Help Instructor since 2001
Diploma Holistic Aromatherapy