Kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture kms has become well established as a successful acupuncture system. A basic introduction to the theories and methods of medical acupuncture always includes an introduction to 5phase theory of traditional chinese medicine tcm. When using this system, a kiiko style practitioner follows a palpation sequence which both establishes a diagnosis and suggests several treatment options which might be effective for treating a particular patient. Abdominal palpation is an important diagnostic tool for identifying individual patterns in our patients conditions and delivering successful treatments. In order to fully explain what sets kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture, kms apart from other styles, it is first necessary to describe the basic theory of acupuncture in general. Both objectives have to be met in order to achieve good. Stagnation of blood, immune system imbalances, stomach qi deficiency, adrenal exhaustion, birth trauma and the umbilicus, systemic. The lecture and presentation are based around the 9 stars, which is the human, middle system in relation to the upper heavenly 10 stems 5 elements. S and is regularly publishing articles in the idononippon acupuncture magazine in japan. In this style, traditional acupuncture points are used to create patterns based on. When using this system, a kms practitioner follows a palpation sequence which, both establishes a diagnosis and suggests several treatment options which.
Kiiko matsumoto presents highlights on du 16 from the su wen and ling shu, integrated into kms kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture. Kiiko matsumoto style or kms acupuncture, is a system developed and practiced by kiiko matsumoto and is a. When determining a course of treatment, the hara is palpated first, along with acupuncture points. May 03, 2019 kiiko matsumoto style or kms acupuncture is a blend of several different styles of acupuncture practiced by notable japanese masters. Looking for a kiiko matsumoto style japanese acupuncturist. This series is an excellent class for both beginners as well as seasoned. Kiiko matsumoto style kms acupuncture is the primary focus of the. The practical application of meridian style acupuncture pdf. Top 8 recommended books on acupuncture japanese style i must admit that most of the books that i have bought throughout my professional career, are collecting dust in the attic.
Japanese acupuncture strategies for psychoemotional. Part 2 of the power point presentation outlining the way avi interprets the kiiko style and offering the basics. Japanese acupuncture strategies for psychoemotional problems. Jul 15, 2017 top 8 recommended books on acupuncture japanese style i must admit that most of the books that i have bought throughout my professional career, are collecting dust in the attic. This method is probably the kind of approach that leads to lots of different variations of acupuncture practice the kind of thinking that existed in pre communist china and prior to the meiji restoration in japan. Oketsu in kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture four flowers free download as pdf file. Kiiko is widely regarded as a living master of acupuncture and her style is amongst the most powerful being taught and practiced anywhere.
Founder of kiiko style acupuncture kiiko is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and the. Needling emphasis in this style is very much on patient comfort, so thin needles are used with the normal gauge being japanese no2 0. Kiiko matsumoto style kms this style of acupuncture was invented by kiiko matsumoto, who is practicing in boston, united states. The effectiveness and systematic method is fascinating many practitioner in the world. Founder of kiiko style acupuncture kiiko is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and the interpretation of chinese classic texts. Kiiko has published several fundamental texts on acupuncture in the u. For a free consultation on what this can do for you, contact me at. The jue points on the foot are often used by kiiko matsumoto during seminars and therefore this url. Kiiko matsumoto has developed a now famous style of acupuncture, kms kiiko matsumoto style. This approach reaches a diagnosis using palpation to find pressure pain related to root causes of health disorders, and then checks for the successful resolution of those pressure pains. Kiiko matsumoto has been practicing for over 30 years and is well known around the world for her unique. Kms acupuncture addresses each patients constitutionroot, and addresses their chief complaint.
They are 1 identity the patients constitution or rootand 2 address their chief complaint. Treatment of patients with chronic postoperative complaints. Join wisca as we invite monika kobylecka for our first continuing education opportunity of 2017. Kiiko matsumoto official site newton heighlands boston. Kiiko basics pp non hd acupuncture medical group in. Autonomic nervous system imbalance ceu course by kiiko. The study was conducted at a free acupuncture research clinic. Jul 02, 2019 kiiko matsumoto style or kms acupuncture is a blend of several different styles of acupuncture practiced by notable japanese masters. Aug 19, 2019 kiiko matsumoto style or kms acupuncture is a blend of several different styles of acupuncture practiced by notable japanese masters.
In chinese there is a saying, if there is pain, there is no free flow. Now approved for 24 nccaom ceus threeday series presented by monika kobylecka. Needling is not necessarily shallow like some japanese styles, but needle manipulation is kept to a minimum, with attention placed on correct. Pdf clinical application of the kstyle acupuncture. Kiiko matsumoto is a japanese master acupuncturist, internationally known for her scholarly work on the interpretation of chinese classical texts and for the development of her own unique style of acupuncture. Monika completed her master of science degree at pacific college of oriental medicine where she was first introduced to japanese acupuncture. He also studied with kiiko matsumoto, and was exposed to a wide variety of styles taught in japan.
Mar 15, 2016 part 2 of the power point presentation outlining the way avi interprets the kiiko style and offering the basics. Kiiko style japanese acupuncture lotus acupuncture maui, hi. Kiiko matsumoto style kms acupuncture 1 kiiko matsumoto stylekms acupuncture utilizes a systematic, easy to learn, palpatory method which is designed to provide instant feedback. However, there is no valid and suitable rating scale for those kinds of depression, especially in accordance with eastern medicine. Sniezek, md t of teaching medical acupuncture have a number of excellent texts. Every patient is palpated, and feedback is used to select points that release that individuals pain.
Kiiko matsumoto is a worldrenowned acupuncturist and teacher of the unique master nagano style of clinicalbased strategies. Kiiko matsumoto is a worldrenowned acupuncturist and teacher of the unique master naganostyle of clinicalbased strategies. He first studied manaka style acupuncture in 1997 and went when i say. This course gives healthcare practitioners the basics and foundations of the kiiko matsumoto. In asian countries, depressed patients has been reported to present physical symptoms more mainly than psychiatric symptoms. California journal of oriental medicine, vol 10, no. Kiiko matsumoto style japanese acupuncture formation. Towards the establishment of a novel rating scale for depression in acupuncture medicine, authoryoshihiro noda and kiiko matsumoto and hirohiko murakami and arata ito and yukari shinse and aya suzuki and yukari sawada and gen ishii and hideo. Paul has also trained in the toyohari system of meridian therapy in japan and. I used to buy almost any acupuncture book that came out, and in. Channels and other reflex zones in the hara our torso energy center are palpated to find areas of pain, stagnation, and sensitivity. Nov 30, 2016 this is a sample clip from kiiko matsumotos course foot jue and neck pain. Abdominal and neck reflexes in kiiko matsumoto style kms. Kiiko style japanese acupuncture lotus acupuncture.
It is typified by very delicate, painfree, noninsertive needling techniques called. In kiiko matsumotos style of japanese acupuncture and moxibustion, the focus is on palpation, and it is the single thread that runs throughout the various systems and theories presented. Pirog begins on a superficial level by laying out the basics of meridian style acupuncture. Ren starts at the throat, then down du starts at centre of hole in back of neck du15, 16. Introduction to kiiko matsumoto style kms abdominal. Kiiko matsumotos clinical strategies volume 1 books. Monika completed her master of science degree at pacific college of oriental medicine where she was first introduced to. Kiiko matsumoto style or maysumoto acupuncture is a jiiko of several different styles of acupuncture practiced by notable japanese masters. In mayjune 2014, monika kobylecka, esteemed acupuncturist and teaching assistant of master acupuncturist kiiko matsumoto, returns to australia to conduct a twoseminar series over four days in kiiko style acupuncture, in brisbane. Kiiko style acupuncture utilizes a systematic palpatory method which is designed to provide instant feedback.
The jue points on the foot are often used by kiiko matsumoto during seminars and therefore this. A few books on the japanese style of meridian based acupuncture are available introduction to meridian therapy, denmei and brown and mark. I used to buy almost any acupuncture book that came out, and in the early 90s every book that came out was an event. In this handson seminar, monika kobylecka will introduce participants to kiiko matsumoto style kms acupuncture which has been praised for its ease of use and clinical effectiveness. With this background, we have developed an original rating scale, the kstyle acupuncture score ksas, to assess the depression such as. Kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture km was developed over the past two. Top 8 recommended books acupuncture japanese style. The study measured the patients reported symptoms, which were assessed in each case by the treating physician as being minimum. Kiiko matsumoto has a similar method to this although she has found a way to adequately train others in her system.
Japanese acupuncture actually does not refer to one style of. Volume 1 covers the theory and foundations of this treatment approach. His interest was in the japanese style of acupuncture and he trained under stephen birch and junko ida, learning the treatment techniques of dr. Founder of kiiko style of acupuncture, kiiko matsumoto is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and interpretation of chinese classic texts.
Foundations in kiiko matsumoto style kms acupuncture presented by monika kobylecka, l. Treatment of patients with chronic postoperative complaints with. This is a sample clip from kiiko matsumotos course foot jue and neck pain. Introduction to kiiko matsumoto style acupuncture overview, constitution, organs, case histories, palpation and cross checking, clinical approach. Local and painful points never chosen for treatment used only for evaluation of.