Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style Certificate Program
Module I
Sundays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
September 19, 2010
October 10, 2010
November 14, 2010
December 5, 2010
$740.00 (Limited to 20 enrollees)
30 CAEs
Module II
Sundays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
February 13, 2011
March 13, 2011
May 8, 2011
June 19, 2011
$740.00 (Limited to 20 enrollees)
30 CAEs
Clinic
2 Weeks, 5 hours/day, 3 times/week in August 2011, Exact dates TBD
$740.00 (Limited to 8 enrollees)
30 CAEs
There are 5 options for taking this program:
- Complete Module I, Module II and Clinic and earn "Certificate of Completion in Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style". This is a 90-hour program (30 hours each module and 30-hour clinic).
- Complete Module I only and earn "Certificate of Completion in Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style for The Basic Constitutions; Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain and Gynecological Disorders". This is a 30-hour module.
- Complete Module II only and earn "Certificate of Completion in Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style for the treatment of Neurological, Endocrinological, Autoimmune, Respiratory, Digestive and Structural disorders; Musculoskeletal Pain; and Case Studies". This is a 30-hour module. Module I is a prerequisite to Module II. (Please Note: if students have studied with Kiiko Matsumoto previously and meet the competencies of Module I, with permission from Ms. Matsumoto, students may enroll directly into Module II)
- Complete Clinic only and earn "Certificate of Completion in Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style Clinical Studies". This is a 30-hour clinic. Module II is a prerequisite to Clinic. (Please Note: if students have studied with Kiiko Matsumoto previously and meet the competencies of Modules I & II, with permission from Ms. Matsumoto, students may enroll directly into Clinic)
- On a space-available basis, registrations may be accepted for individual Sundays. Open to all. 7.5 CAEs are earned for each Sunday. Participants for individual Sundays must have full or temporary MA acupuncture licensure. (Please Note: Some familiarity with adbdominal palpation is necessary. NESA students must have taken Introduction to Japanese Acupuncture).
Program Overview:
The Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style Certificate Program is designed to provide participants with an overview of the principles of Kiiko Matsumoto's style of acupuncture treatment. Participants will learn the skills necessary to evaluate a patient's condition of health using palpatory diagnostic methods as well as understand the application of classic Chinese medical principles to modern pathophysiology to form a diagnosis and course of treatment to treat internal conditions and musculoskeletal disorders.
This program is limited to 20 students for Modules I & II and 8 students per clinic.
Program Goals:
Students will:
- Learn the principles of Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture.
- Learn to diagnose health conditions with the use of medical history and palpatory techniques as well as the application of Chinese medical principles.
- Learn to diagnose and confirm diagnosis through palpation, and to identify reflex areas and treatment points.
- Apply concepts in a practical matter relevant to the clinic.
Program Goals Objectives:
Students will:
- Learn to identify and palpate the abdomen and reflex areas of major organs and channels of the body.
- Understand abdominal diagnosis according to the five elements as well as interpretations from the ancient texts.
- Learn to combine classic Chinese medicine principles with Western Pathophysiology.
- Learn to generate a diagnosis and treatment plan based on patient symptoms, medical history and palpatory findings.
- Learn various Japanese style modalities for treatment including ion pumping cords, patchi patchi, and diode chains.
- Learn non-needle techniques for sensitive patients using Manaka Hammer and magnet therapy.
Competencies:
Upon completion of the Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style Certificate Program, students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Perform essential diagnostic palpation skills.
- Perform assessment of palpatory findings.
- Be familiar with the application of Western pathophysiology and Chinese medical principles.
- Able to develop treatment protocol based on patient symptoms, medical history and palpatory findings.
- Know the appropriate acupuncture point combinations based on Japanese Masters and clinical findings of Kiiko Matsumoto.
- Understand of the application of shinko, pure moxa, and Japanese style applications such as patchi patchi and diode chains to treat a wide variety of conditions.
- Able to develop treatment plan and protocol using the style of Kiiko Matsumoto.
Program Description by Module
Module I: 30 hours
Introduction to Kiiko Matsumoto Style
September 19, 2010
An overview of the principles of Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style, the use of medical history and palpation for diagnosis. Introduction of "first injury" concept, and common treatments: adrenal, immune, oketsu, lack of Stomach qi, autonomic nervous system disorders. Students will learn how to diagnose and confirm diagnosis through palpation, and to identify reflex areas and treatment points. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Learning the Basic Constitutions
October 10, 2010
Continuation of the basics. This class will develop the understanding of the 5 Zang organs in this style: symptoms, palpatory findings and treatment options for Lung, Liver, Spleen, and Heart types. Diagnosis of the back will be introduced, as well as the connection and differences between front and back treatment principles. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Musculoskeletal and Pain Disorders
November 14, 2010
Pain and structural disorders are the most common complaints in most acupuncture clinics. This class will discuss etiology, findings and treatment strategies for back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain, demonstrating the relationship between one's constitution and current complaint. General principles for observing musculature disorders such as twisting (Dai Mai) ptosis, ankle or inner thigh weakness, scalene tightness, etc., will be outlined in detail. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Gynecological Disorders
December 5, 2010
The second most common patient complaint will be used both to facilitate better understanding and treatment of these disorders, and as a way to further deepen the understanding and connectivity of the Kiiko Matsumoto technique. Menstrual problems, fertility issues, uterine fibroids, cysts, hormonal disorders, etc. will be discussed and will expand the vocabulary of the definition of constitution. The reflex areas and treatment points for each disorder will be discussed and demonstrated. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Module II: 30 hours
Neurological and Endocrinological Disorders
February 13, 2011
Introduction to neurological and endocrinological disorders. Students will learn to understand the origin of the diseases, reflex areas and treatment points. Students will begin to experience the range and method of the Kiiko Matsumoto technique in these complex diseases. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Autoimmune, Respiratory and Digestive Disorders
March 13, 2011
Introduction to autoimmune, respiratory and digestive disorders. Students will learn to identify the root of the diseases, making treatment choices in the clinic and forming a prognosis to treatment. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Structural Disorders and Pain; Use of Diode Ring, Chain, and Other Implements
May 8, 2011
Continuation of structural disorders and musculoskeletal pain. With musculoskeletal disorders students will learn to obtain instant feedback not only on the clearing of the abdominal findings, but also the reward of clearing the symptom in a demonstrable manner. This will allow the students to feel confidence in and apply the technique more freely. Students will learn the use of diode ring, chain, and other implements. Ms. Matsumoto will utilize live patients to demonstrate the material. Students will have opportunity for hands-on palpation and needling with partners.
Case Studies: Approaching a Case Using Kiiko Matsumoto Style
June 19, 2011
Ms. Matsumoto will discuss case studies, highlighting principles and techniques she has discussed throughout the course as well as new clinical findings.
Clinic
Clinic will run for 2 weeks, 5 hours/day, 3 days/week in August 2011. Exact dates TBD
Under the supervision of Kiiko Matsumoto, students will work directly with patients in a clinic setting. Students will evaluate patients' medical history, diagnose using palpatory findings, carry out the treatment and assess progress of the treatment. During follow-up visits, students will assess changes in the patients' conditions as well as prognoses. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts, knowledge and skills explored in Module I and Module II directly into the real time of a clinic setting.
Kiiko Matsumoto, LicAc, founder of the Kiiko Matsumoto Acupuncture Style, is internationally known for her scholarly work on Acupuncture and the interpretation of Chinese Classic texts. She has published several fundamental texts on Acupuncture in the U.S. She is regularly publishing articles in the Ido-No-Nippon acupuncture magazine in Japan and made two video series for this company. Kiiko is mostly known for her ability to integrate the work of very important Japanese Masters among them Master Nagano, Master Kawai and Dr. Manaka into a coherent clinically effective style. Kiiko is regularly teaching acupuncturists around the world and the United States. Her vast clinical experience and powerful teaching style are her trademark. When she is not traveling or teaching, Kiiko is at her home in Newton, MA available for patient visits.
Assessment and Program Completion Requirements:
For each module there will be at least one written quiz. Students are required to pass any quizzes before the start of the next module or clinic.
- Students completing Module I only must attend all classes and pass quiz to earn Certificate.
- Students completing Module II only must attend all classes and pass quiz to earn Certificate.
- Students completing Module I & Module II must attend all classes and pass quiz to earn Certificate.
- Students completing Module I & Module II and Clinic must attend all classes and pass quiz to earn Certificate.
Licensure, Malpractice Insurance and Registration/Application
Only Licensed Acupuncturists (and Registered Acupuncturists for Canadian residents, or acupuncturists appropriately credentialed per their country of practice) are eligible to participate in this program.
Licensure: The state of Massachusetts requires that only permanently or temporarily licensed acupuncturists in MA may needle in the state unless they are enrolled in an acupuncture training program such as this Post-Graduate Certificate Program.
Malpractice Insurance: Students in any part of this program will need to have malpractice insurance. This can be either your existing policy where you are covered in Massachusetts and name NESA as an additional insured, or for you to be covered directly under NESA's policy. Either way is simple and at extremely low cost.
Please see the three categories below to see which fits your licensure and malpractice status. Submitting your registration or application is simple and takes just a few minutes. Contact us if you have any questions and we can easily assist you!
If you hold a current MA acupuncture license and HAVE malpractice insurance in MA: Register as you would for any other CE program; you do not need to complete an application form. For malpractice insurance, you can either add NESA as an additional insured on your malpractice policy (contact your malpractice insurance carrier and they will add NESA for a very low fee - the American Acupuncture Council charges 5% of your premium, not to exceed $35) or we can add you onto NESA's malpractice insurance for a fee of $20. Please submit a copy of an endorsement from your insurance company that shows NESA as an additional insured, or the $20 fee to be added directly to NESA's policy with your regular CE registration and a copy of your current MA acupuncture license.
If you hold a current MA acupuncture license and DO NOT HAVE have malpractice insurance in MA: Register as you would for any other CE program; you do not need to complete an application form. We will need to add you to NESA's malpractice insurance for a fee of $20. Please submit this fee with your regular CE registration and a copy of your current MA acupuncture license.
If you do not hold a current MA acupuncture license: You will need to complete a brief application form instead of a regular CE registration form. Because of MA requirements, we must enroll you in our Post-Graduate Certificate Program to allow you to needle (this will also give you NESA library privileges). We will need to add you to NESA's malpractice insurance for a fee of $20. Please submit this fee with your application and a copy of your current acupuncture license or registration from your state or country. Click here for application.
Financial Aid and Discounts
Financial aid and discounts are not available for Post-Graduate Certificate Programs.
Questions regarding the program can be directed to Amy Hull.
Newton, MA 02458