Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) Acupuncture

KMS acupuncture is a truly holistic treatment. It focuses on the entire body and is tailored to your individual needs. A unique strength of this style is its ability to easily identify any underlying structural and/or constitutional imbalances which may be preventing your current symptoms from healing fully. This is mainly achieved through the use of a sophisticated system of palpation, where tenderness at specific points on your body helps identify the root of your problem. Testing treatment points to see if these tender areas reduce ensures that you get the most appropriate treatment which helps us to resolve your issue with you.

Possibly the greatest strength of KMS acupuncture is the ability to pull all the strands of a person’s health together into a cohesive whole. Kiiko’s ability to integrate current understandings of physiology and pathology with ancient Chinese knowledge of how the body works together as a unified whole is what she is most revered for. Her ability to translate this knowledge into powerful and effective clinical strategies is her genius.

Focusing on the underlying causes of a disorder not only results in relief from symptoms but it often leads to effective, long-lasting clinical results leaving the patient in better health and with a better understanding of why symptoms occurred and what they can do to manage their own health better in future.

It is this holistic approach which makes this style of acupuncture a suitable option for a wide range of conditions – even the most complex ones.

Click here to find out more about Kiiko Matsumoto, the founder of this remarkable style of acupuncture.

What to Expect

Your first consultation We begin with a thorough review of your medical history, current symptoms and general health — including digestion, sleep and energy levels. Past health incidents, however long ago, can sometimes be relevant, as can lifestyle factors such as stress, diet or posture.

Diagnosis Diagnosis looks at the whole body, not just a single symptom. Using palpation — gathering information through touch — we identify active reflexes that point to the root of your condition and the most appropriate treatment approach. Both you and your practitioner can feel these reflexes change during treatment, which many new patients find both surprising and encouraging.

Treatment Accurate differential diagnosis is the foundation of a correct and effective treatment plan. The goal is always optimal health — whether that means resolving your current problem or, in more chronic cases, helping you manage your condition better, giving you the physical and mental resources to build resilience and strength, so you can enjoy life to the fullest.

KMS acupuncture uses very fine needles, inserted shallowly with minimal stimulation, making it gentle, relaxing and virtually pain-free.

A flexible and creative approach is taken in each treatment. We are all unique, one size certainly does not fit all. Every session is adapted to your individual needs and may incorporate moxibustion, magnets, diode rings or other techniques as appropriate.

After your treatment Where helpful, we may suggest dietary advice, exercises or relaxation techniques to support your progress between sessions. Press tacks or ear seeds can also be provided as part of a take-home plan. Supporting you outside the clinic is an important part of achieving the best possible results to give you the best chance of achieving good health and optimal well-being.

Get in touch To find out more or book a KMS acupuncture treatment in London: Primrose Hill NW1 or Fleet Street EC4, click below to get started.