Jin Shin Jyutsu outcomes in a patient with multiple myeloma.

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ), a Japanese energetic healing art that shares ancient roots with acupuncture and acupressure, was sought by a 56-year-old white patient for uncontrolled rib pain, subsequently diagnosed as multiple myeloma. JSJ treatment was received, without charge, from the author-practitioner, a relative of the patient, while she was still in training to become a certified practitioner. Treatment occurred (1) intermittently during the 4 months before diagnosis, (2) each of the patient’s initial hospitalization at diagnosis, (3) for side effects arising from the patient’s first autologous peripheral stem cell bone marrow transplant (BMT) preconditioning regimen, and (4) throughout his 12-day BMT hospitalization. Numerous symptoms were treated in uncontrolled field and hospital settings with JSJ flows. Treatment primarily addressed active, troubling symptoms and during BMT hospitalization included prophylactic treatment for the most immediately anticipated side effects. JSJ’s contribution to the patient’s quality of life was readily acknowledged by his oncologist and treating BMT physician.