DVD Review - Kiiko Matsumoto (Part 1)
Things You Didnt Know, TCM Style
I was lucky enough today to have some time with a Kiiko Matsumoto DVD. For those of you who know who Matsumoto Sensei is, you know already know how great this must have been. For those of you who dont, it was!
Matsumoto Sensei is a Japanese acupuncture practitioner who studied under very famous teachers such as Yoshio Manaka, and at this point, is a master herself. Her system of acupuncture, as she practices it, has a strong Japanese bent. Although it is based off of the classics of Shan Han Lun, Nan Jing, Nei Jing and the Su Wen. Its well known that Matsumoto loves oriental medicine theory, but she is famous (like many Japanese practitioners), for her very hands on practical approach. In her DVD, this was immediatly apperant. (She has a great sense of humor as well!).
I thought I would mention just first about the first 1/3rd of the DVD while it was still fresh in my mind.
The DVD is titled "Introduction to Constitutional Treatments and Gynecology". It is avaliable from Pro-D Seminars , distance education courses.
While it is titled Constitutional Treatments and Gynecology, the first 1/3rd is mostly about:
- post surgery
- post cancer
- thyroid disease
- treatment of scars
- abdomenal diagnosis.
- the immune system
For anyone who is treating any of these conditions, I couldnt reccomend this DVD more. This is also a DVD for those looking to introduce a few of the basics of abdomen diagnosis into there treatment style. This DVD only works, as a DVD. What I mean by that, is that you have to see to believe it, or see to learn how to do it. By book or audio only, is really not enough. Kiiko keeps everything as hands on as possible, so you can learn the treatment as she goes.
My only complaint about this video, is that at times, it can be a little hard to follow for those who are not fimilar with her system of treatment. Making sure that you know your 5 element points before watching will probably help. (Ie, what is the water point of the Bladder meridian, etc). However, if you keep your eyes, ears and mostly importantly your mind, there is alot to be learned here.
One last goody in the first 1/3rd is what Matsumoto calls the "the gummy point" or "gum point". This is more commenly known in the west as "The Naganos Points". These points are located right between the Large Intestine meridian and the TB meridian around LI 10 and LI 11. Again, seeing the video can really help clear up some conception about the location and use of these points. Some sources talk about there being four specific points, but Matsumoto treats them more as a reflex area, looking for the most reactive point within the area itself.
As I get farther into the DVD, ill post another update.
Eric
Eric, If you ever have any
Eric,
If you ever have any questions about Kiiko's style of acupuncture, feel free to ask me. I graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture where she taught. I spent a full year studying with her husband, David Euler - and I have spent more than 8 years now putting her style of acupuncture into extensive use every day in my clinic. So I am happy to help out if you have any questions about putting it all together in practice.
Daniel
Buying the video now.. Maybe..
I'm a Kiiko-style wannabe from Australia. I haven't managed to study with her, but I did get a copy of "Kiiko Matsumoto's Clinical Strategies.." which I use all the time. I've been applying the treatments described for about three years now and have found them to be absolutely fantastic.
I am very keen to talk with anyone who has an interest in, or has studied, Ms. Matsumoto's treatment style - I would like to get some of her DVD's for my Continuing Education requirements.. I have a question, though - I know the basic Oketsu, Immune, Adrenal Exhaustion, Thyroid and Trauma treatments - all the primary things in the book - Is this video set the best choice for a not-total beginner, or would some other video be better?
Thanks for posting the review..
Tim..
Diagnosis is Treatment; Treatment is Diagnosis
Kiiko Matsumoto training
Hi Tim
Came across this blog whilst surfing the web..... I have studied and practised KM style acupuncture for about 4 yrs now and completed her 1 yr intensive foundation course in the UK with her UK senior teacher and have also attended most of her seminars
in London. I have the dvd and don't really rate it, which is a shame but the sound quality is'nt very good, there's no voice over to describe whats being said in the background, or a run through of a patients diagnosis so one is just left watching Kiiko treat.
This would be difficult for a beginner to understand what's going on...basically it's just a copy of a seminar and not really professionally done. The book, her seminars and proper foundational training are more important and useful for a practising acupuncturist.
Go to her seminars or her husbands and you'll learn more than any dvd....thats my experience anyway.
Gudday mate!
Simon
Seminar
Seems like she and her husband will be here in Vancouver some time in the near future doing a seminar. It was just announced by http://www.prodseminars.com/ that something is in the works. I think her books are a good place to start to. I really enjoyed 5 elements 10 stems. Alot to think about there.
Eric
Kiiko teaching live Dec 6&7 2008
Kiiko Matsumodo
Style of Acupuncture for Treating Menopause and Endometriosis
December 6 & 7, 2008
Vancouver, BC
check out www.prodseminars.com
Also, we have her DVD
Eric, If you ever have any
Eric,
If you ever have any questions about Kiiko's style of acupuncture, feel free to ask me. I graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture where she taught. I spent a full year studying with her husband, David Euler - and I have spent more than 8 years now putting her style of acupuncture into extensive use every day in my clinic. So I am happy to help out if you have any questions about putting it all together in practice.
Daniel