Course Overview

Kiiko Matsumoto presents highlights on Du 16 from the Su Wen and Ling Shu, integrated into KMS (Kiiko Matsumoto Style) acupuncture. KMS acupuncture addresses each patient’s constitution/root, and addresses their chief complaint. Every patient is palpated, and feedback is used to select points that release that individual’s pain. The first half of the course focuses on the usage of Du 16 and KMS acupuncture for resolution of back pain. The second half of the course is on the usage of Du 16 and KMS acupuncture for the resolution of shoulder pain. Acupuncture points all over the body are discussed, tested for their effects, and used to resolve diverse complaints.

Course Objectives

• To teach and review ideas based on the most classical acupuncture literature about cause and treatment of diseases. This includes the concept of Wind being the cause of 100 diseases, and Du16 being emphasized for treatment of Wind diseases.
• Learn basic Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) acupuncture concepts in diagnosis and treatment. This style evaluates both common and individualized pressure pain points on each case, and finds resolution based on the core causes and the related symptoms.
• Learn specific acupuncture point usage to release various cases of back pain.
• Learn specific acupuncture point usage to release various cases of shoulder pain.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsLecture drawing from Su Wen and Ling Shu, 100 diseases from Wind, and Du 16.

1 hrs - 2 hrsKMS (Kiiko Matsumoto Style) using Du 16 in back pain case, history L4/5 fracture.

2 hrs - 3 hrsKMS palpation feedback, acupuncture for case of hip/back pain after hit by car.

3 hrs - 4 hrsKMS for case of back pain from accidents with broken back, neck, tailbone injuries.

4 hrs - 5 hrsKMS for case of sacrum pain, a history of head trauma, usage of Du 16.

5 hrs - 6 hrsKMS for chronic back pain, sciatica, hip and S.I. joint pain. Usage of Foot Jue point

6 hrs - 7 hrsKMS for shoulder pain case, history of broken arm, melanoma, partial colectomy.

7 hrs - 8 hrsKMS for shoulder pain case, history of shoulder dislocation, digestive issues

8 hrs - 9 hrsKMS for case of shoulder pain from a fall 2 months prior, emotional trauma.

9 hrs - 10 hrsKMS for bilateral shoulder pain case, post allergic reaction.

10 hrs - 11 hrsKMS for case with shoulder pain with history separated acromion.

11 hrs - 12 hrsKMS for case of shoulder pain and sacro iliac pain - usage of Du 16.