Kiiko Matsumoto, Lic. Ac.

Founder of Kiiko Style of Acupuncture, Kiiko Matsumoto is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and interpretation of Chinese Classic texts. Kiiko has published several fundamental texts on acupuncture in the U.S and is regularly publishing articles in the Ido-No-Nippon acupuncture magazine in Japan. She has also completed two video series for this company.

Kiiko is mostly known for her ability to integrate the work of very important Japanese acupuncture Masters among them Master Nagano, Master Kawai and Dr Manaka into a coherent, clinically effective style.

Kiiko is regularly teaching acupuncture around the world and in the U.S. Her vast clinical experience and powerful teaching style are her trademark. When she is not traveling or teaching, you can find her in her Newton Highlands, MA clinic where she has a loyal following of patients. She is sought after by patients for her unique treatment style which includes:

• Diagnosis through palpation - instant feedback for patient & practitioner through touch
• Holistic approach - addressing the entire person to get to the root of problem
• Japanese tradition - steeped in tradition yet innovative
• Eclectic methods - wide variety of methods tailored to each individual

...a living master

Kiiko Matsumoto is the founder of Kiiko Matsumoto Style of Acupuncture (KMS) and considered to be a "living Master of Acupuncture". She is well known for her ability to integrate the work of some of the most famous Japanese masters into her practice for the last three decades. Her style of acupuncture focuses on treating the root cause with emphasis on the entire body rather than a single symptoms. As a result, patients find Kiiko's treatments to be effective and long lasting.

...gentle and effective practitioner

Kiiko Matsumoto's dedication to her patient's health is evident in her loyal patient base. She approaches each case with enthusiasm and extensive knowledge. Her style of acupuncture is effective in many different conditions because it focus on the entire body and adjusts to meet the needs of each individual. Kiiko is well known for achieving incredible results while using the smallest gauge needles that are virtually painless. Many physicians refer their patients to her because they know that she can provide their clients with significant pain and symptom relief without the worry of side effects.

...a brilliant and dynamic teacher

Kiiko Matsumoto's approach is taught in many acupuncture schools. She regularly teaches her style of acupuncture around the world and in the U.S. Her dedication to researching and understanding the Chinese medical classics makes her one of the authorities on the subject of acupuncture. She shares this knowledge with her patients in her clinic and with students around the world in her seminars. Kiiko's passion for sharing her research makes her a popular and sought after teacher. Her students find her seminars to be practical, fun and dynamic.

• The palpatory diagnostic methods in this style of acupuncture offer the practitioner an instant measure as to the effectiveness of their treatment. Both the acupuncturist and the patient will have instant feedback as to how well the treatment is working because the same reflexes which are used to determine the best treatment for a patient are also the gauge by which the treatment can be assessed.
• Kiiko Style acupuncture offers a totally new way to look at patients. It combines classical Chinese medical principles with modern pathophysiology in a way that facilitates the understanding and brings out the best in both.
• Within the treatment methods used in KMS, there is a technique suitable for any patient. As a rule the needling methods are shallow and virtually painless, using the smallest gauge needles. However, for the patient who needling is contraindicated, there are numerous non-invasive techniques that are highly effective. The use of diodes, magnets, and other techniques give the practitioner many options with which to treat the most difficult patient.
• In many ways, KMS acupuncture takes the practice of acupuncture from the ambiguous realm of theory into the direct experience of reality. There is no more wondering week after week if the points you are using for their supposed actions and effects will work for the diagnosis which seemed so plausible on paper. In this system “you treat what you feel”. If the reflex is not present, or if specific treatment points do not significantly change the reflex quality, then some other more viable treatment option must be found. Both the practitioner and the patient always have some immediate indication as to the effectiveness of the treatment.