by ashleyflores | Nov 9, 2018 | Conditions, Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Etiology “In general there are many reasons that patients develop acute and/or chronic sinusitis including allergies, head colds deviated septum, exposure to chemicals and pollutants (including cocaine), etc.” (Vol. 2, Pg. 87) “For the discussion...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2018 | Fertility, Protocols
Phases of IVF Pre-treatment (suppression or down regulation; GnRH) Long protocol Short protocol Ovarian Stimulation Final Egg Maturation (trigger) Egg Retrieval Fertilization in lab if IVF Culture Embryos Transfer Luteal Phase (aka 2 wk wait) Pre-Treatment: Long GnRH...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2018 | Back Pain, Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Sphenoid and pelvis are mirror images of one another. Diagnosis: Pressure pain at REN5, REN6 Pressure pain at ASIS, inguinal attachment Pressure pain at TH17 Symptoms: Sleeping disorders, TMJ dysfunction, jaw pain, ear problems, temporal headache, dental issues,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 8, 2016 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Common Symptoms: include neck pain, back spasm, low back problems, headache, chronic constipation, depression, restlessness, and gynecological symptoms. Diagnosis: Pressure pain at the coccyx and in the region of DU2 Pressure pain at right ST26-ST27 Treatment: For...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2015 | Points
Location: 0.5 cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx. Kiiko: This point on the left is used to clear Oketsu, especially if the reflex is still active after treating left LV4 and left LU5.
by ashleyflores | Sep 21, 2015 | Points
Spirit Path Jing-River and Metal point of the Heart channel Summary: Calms the mind: sadness, fear, anxiety, mental restlessness Subdues rebellious Qi: retching, redness and swelling of the eyes Relaxes the sinews: contraction of the elbow and...