Kiiko Matsumoto's Palpation Diagnosis

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Kiiko Matsumoto's Palpation Diagnosis

$339.00

24/7 access to course material September 5-October 14*

The core of Kiiko Matsumoto’s  style of acupuncture treatment (KMS) is a powerful system of palpation diagnosis. Based on more than 40 years of intensive scholarly and clinical investigation, Kiiko continually refines this system to get faster and more durable outcomes. 

Gain confidence in applying Kiiko’s palpation techniques in your practice. Take your hands-on skills—and your results—to the next level with our unique hybrid format:

  • Clear and concise presentations by Kiiko and her protege Monika Kobylecka via a full showcase of recordings on Vimeo.

  • 15 hours of live Q and A on Zoom (September 19th and October 3rd, 9a - 5p PDT).

  • Opportunity to get video feedback from Monika.**

  • Recent interview with Kiiko discussing her palpation style, and what happens when a tender area is “released.”

  • Handouts specifically developed for this course and a recommended reading assignment from Kiiko’s Clinical Strategies textbook.***

PLUS, four never-seen-before treatment demonstrations that focus on Kiiko’s palpation techniques in the treatment of:

  1. Hyperthyroid with hypothyroid symptoms; family history of thyroid cancer and cardiac.  

  2. Hashimoto's, gall bladder and ovary removal, mild concussion, cardiac symptoms, lower back pain/arthritis. 

  3. History of scoliosis and COVID, back pain, hypertension. 

  4. Upper back and scapula pain since childhood with forearm numbness and tingling, long term use of medication.

You must pass a brief quiz by the deadline in order to receive credit for the class. This class has been approved for::

  • 15 NCCAOM PDAs****

  • 15 California Live CEUs

In addition, all students who enroll in the class are eligible for:15 hours toward 150-hour certificate in Matsumoto-Nagano style acupuncture.*****

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NO REFUNDS or EXTENSIONS are granted for any reason. Please read the detailed emails regarding the course, plan ahead, and begin early to get the most out of the course. Thank you for your effort and understanding.

QUESTIONS? Please write to seminars@turningpointseminars.com. We also recommend that you visit our webpage of Frequently Asked Questions.

*Access to the recordings and quiz is available from 12:01 AM on SEPTEMBER 5 to 11:59 PM on OCTOBER 14, 2025.

**Students can share video clips of themselves palpating key points (e.g., major reflexes of the abdomen, then fire points and/or neck) and Monika will provide feedback during a Q&A session. More details in confirmation email. Submitting a clip is optional, but recommended!

***Kiiko's Clinical Strategies textbooks are highly recommended, but are NOT required for this course. TO ORDER: Contact J & R Graphics: (781) 871-7577 or kiiko@jrgraphics.biz. Please allow one week for delivery.

****Most states and many countries accept NCCAOM PDAs for re-licensure requirements. California and Florida require a separate accreditation process for CEUs. Please contact your board to verify licensing requirements.

*****For more information about the 150-hour certificate, please click here or copy and paste: https://turningpointseminars.com/kiiko-certificate-course

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Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture (KMS) combines ideas and techniques of Kiiko's teachers (including Master Yoshio Manaka, Master Kiyoshi Nagano, and Master Yoshihiro Kawai) with her own clinical ideas and experience. 

KMS is rooted in classical Chinese medicine texts, with interpretations that often make connections with modern biomedical concepts. 

Many of Kiiko's novel point selections are based on her investigation of Chinese point names---and how these characters anticipate contemporary medical insights. She integrates history taking with palpation. Body memories of trauma and other significant history are reflected as tenderness at specific reflexes.

“I continue to study with Kiiko because there are always deeper levels of understanding that I access with every class. When starting, the protocols she has are easy use and extremely effective in clinic.  As my learning progresses, I understand more of the why and can apply these strategies in new ways.  Sometimes I wonder if I have the time or money to apply to taking another class, but every time I am usually saying to myself within the first hour ‘Well, that right there just made this class worth the price of admission.’”—Cheryl Kalsch-Lowrance from Hillsboro, OR