Description
Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders
Class description:
Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) of acupuncture is extremely useful when treating patients with digestive disorders. In this two-day, weekend seminar, participants will learn how to identify, prioritize and palpate different abdominal reflex presentations associated with digestive disorders. Through a combination of lecture, case demonstrations and hands-on practice, Monika will demonstrate how to identify and treat the imbalances associated with some of the most common digestive disorders.
In this class we will examine the importance of the autonomic nervous system, the gut-brain connections and autoimmune presentations. Monika will also share Kiiko Matsumoto’s research into the pivotal role of the small-intestine in treating digestive issues and provide clinical strategies for successful treatments of conditions such as: Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, candida overgrowth, gluten intolerance, leaky gut syndrome, small intestine bacterial overgrowth and others. She will discuss diagnosis and treatment of common digestive symptoms including constipation, gas, bloating and much more.
Requirements/rewards:
Intro classes are open to anyone who wants to learn KMS acupuncture or wants a deeper explanation of her techniques.
For beginners, this class will help organize the material so they can start to incorporate Kiiko style into their own practice.
For long time followers of Kiiko, it will provide a more in-depth explanation of her techniques and serve as a great review of material.
The strategies learned in this course will focus on assessing and treating some of the most common digestive disorders and will feature demonstrations on participants that present with digestive symptoms.