This one was a great little book. I am always happy when I find an author that has done their research in holistic health and is giving good quality information instead of the woo-woo stuff. This was that just good quality, easy-to-follow information that can help a lot of people.

I wanted to read this book because I have another book on trigger points that were extremely helpful. After reading all the good reviews I was hopeful this book would provide some relief for my fibromyalgia.

I found this book to be a disappointment. None of the treatments made a difference to me.

If you decide to get the book, I would recommend getting a hard copy instead of an electronic book. It was difficult to flip back and forth through the book. I felt I needed to bookmark the safety energy locations chapter and flip back to it when you are trying a technique. Diagrams and photos would have helped to explain the different locations on the body. The photos used for the treatment of each symptom were just black silhouettes. They were not close-up views or very detailed.

I received this galley from NetGalley.

As a companion to Brink's previous book, The Art of Jin Shin, this is a very handy and helpful reference to holistic treatments aimed at unblocking the flow of energy in the body. As a stand-alone book, there isn't quite enough guidance to really do it right, I don't think, though I did try a few of the treatments, and I could feel the energy flowing in my body. There are written descriptions of the "Safety Energy Locations" (SELs, sort of like pressure points), but a chart showing them would've been helpful. Fortunately, Google exists, and charts are easy to find! If you're interested in Jin Shin, do yourself a favor and get both of Brink's books, you won't be sorry!

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Taking a different approach than the normal books with the same theme, this one offers guidance instead of rules. It gives you ways to use what's inside to balance your thoughts, feelings, and energy.

For those seeking the love of any kind, you must start with yourself without seeking outside first. You can't truly know what you desire without knowing yourself first.

Healing at Your Fingertips by Alexis Brink

9781982150082

99 Pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster / Tiller Press
Release Date: February 3, 2021

Nonfiction, Self-Help, Health, Mind, Body & Spirit, Healing

This book is based on the energy medicine called the Art of Jin Shin. The author describes the practice as being similar to acupuncture without needles. She does an excellent job explaining this concept and the book would be perfect if there was a diagram for the safety energy locations (SELs).

I am always on the hunt for books that will make me feel better holistically. I am amazed at this type of energy work and surprised I have not come across it before now. I did all the exercises in the book and can see this becoming a part of my daily routine. If you are looking for different ways of self-care, this is a wonderful place to start.

This was a short and easy read of a quick introduction of the art of Jin Shin. I would have liked to see detailed illustrations of the “Safety Energy Locations,” though there are descriptions, I feel the descriptions alone are inadequate especially since this book is an introduction. I think a person would be more comfortable in beginning their practice of Jin Shin (based on this book) if diagrams of the SELs were included. The illustrations and descriptions of the “symptom” part of the book are pretty and straight-to-the-point. These would be perfect if the SELs were detailed earlier in the book but because if their absence, the “symptom” diagrams just are detailed enough. Overall, I am pleased that I took the time to read and look through this book as I had not previously been aware of Jin Shin. I look forward to reading more on the subject in the future.

Healing at Your Fingertips by Alexis Brink is filled with useful tips and tricks on using the ancient Japanese healing practice of gentle touching with the fingers and hands to redirect or unblock the flow of energy. An insightful book that I am sure to read again and again.

This book is interesting - I had never heard of this technique of healing with, literally, just your fingertips. It was fun to read and I'm going to try it, but I have doubts about the effectiveness, but I'd recommend it.

This book was a quick and interesting read. While I also believe in western medicine, I wouldn’t mind trying to incorporate other methods into my life. I look forward to trying these out.

The book looks beautiful and the diagrams and descriptions are easy to understand, but I found when I used one of the hand positions to relieve a symptom nothing happen. So, I don't know if I held the position long enough or if I'm just not aligned with this practice.

Good direct book, but maybe a little too direct and short. It shows the points and the positions. I wish it had a slightly longer explanation about the actual practice.

This book was short and succinct. I had never heard of the technique being used, which is called Jin Shin and involves laying hands on certain parts of the body to relieve symptoms. I would have liked more examples of this technique working from the author besides the story of her helping her mother with bowel issues. The rest of the book is examples laid out by body issues of where to put your hands to heal or help your issues. The techniques seem easy to do but I wonder about their effectiveness because the way the process was described did not give me much encouragement that there is any science or reason behind it. Still, although I am skeptical, I will be trying some of the techniques because it would be a cost free way to minimize aches and pains. Thank you to the author for sharing with the world!

Who knew you could treat common illnesses with a quick pressure of fingers on body points? By using Jin Shin, the ancient Japanese practice of self-healing touch, the author says you definitely can.

HEALING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS offers simple illustrations and instructions on how to address 80 familiar ailments, such as back pain, insomnia, migraines, anxiety, and more. The technique works by unblocking or redirecting body energy to reduce pain and boost healing.

Skimming through, I tried several “holds” to stop pain in my right wrist, elbow and shoulder from iPhone overuse, I felt instant relief and slept well last night. I’m a believer!

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 01 Feb 2021

Thanks to Tiller Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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A complete healing toolkit at your fingertips. Literally. Ms. Brink has given the history, the techniques and what you may find by doing them. I was fascinated that this practice is so old and has a history of its own in other cultures . To think that over thousands of years these pressure points and body postures could effect health and healing gives hope that many health items can be bettered in a hands on way. I am going to keep this book nearby as it covers many everyday problems like nosebleeds, back pain, you name it it may be covered here. This is a very worthwhile, simple but accurate offering for better health and immediate help.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book turned out to be EXACTLY what it says it is. :) Who knew? The entire book was literally pictures of people healing themselves with only their fingertips. This book is a guide on the art of Jin Shin, a Japanese healing method of touch. The book goes on to illustrate 80 conditions that can be treated by using this healing power that involves a gentle touching of different key points on the body, which aids in the unblocking of energy. Once the energy is unblocked, you can redirect the flow simply by using your fingertips. This was a pretty clear guide on how to help yourself with some basic aches and pains(along with the common cold and other issues) without having to go to the Doctor. I thought it was very interesting and it might come in handy one day. :)

I really enjoyed reading this book! When I was in massage therapy school I learned the basics of Jin Shin Jyutsu and it was amazing. I really loved this book, but only gave it 4 stars as the pictures are a little too basic. I would love to see a detailed picture of each of the 26 Safety Energy Locks in the beginning. I would also love to see the pictures with the holds show a little more detail so you know exactly where to hold the point. It would also be helpful to give the reader an idea of how frequently they can do these holds and for how long. If this information was included, it would easily be a 5/5 review.

This is a powerful little book. Don’t let its size fool you. I will be purchasing this when it comes out and keeping it in my purse as a handy reference for good health and well being.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I was really happy to be able to read this book! Definitely interesting and I learned a lot. Definite thumbs up for this one!

This was an intriguing book! Would recommend for those looking to bring more healing into their lives through holistic home treatments.

Meat encyclopedia of poses for meditation, sorted by problem areas. Covering everything from a to z, in a very well organized and friendly way. Simple, to the point instructions, with nice clean pictures to illustrate. Intent and focus, pairs with poses, to increase your own body's intuitive healing!