Thursday Morning Qi Gong
Qigong is a series of movements designed to cultivate and regulate Qi to support healing and resilience. Drawing from classical Chinese practices, participants will join together in community with veteran Pacific Symposium instructors by the ocean in qigong exercises that can lead to reduced stress, emotional balance, and increased energy.
Neck and Shoulder Pain
In this focused introductory session, Kiiko Matsumoto presents the foundational principles of Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS), a clinically-driven system of acupuncture rooted in palpation, immediate feedback, and functional diagnosis. Participants will be introduced to the core diagnostic method of KMS: identifying reflex zones on the neck and shoulder that correspond to systemic imbalances and pain […]
Dizziness Demystified
Dizziness is not just about “wind”. This course presents a clinically-grounded approach to dizziness through the integration of Chinese medicine and Western neurological frameworks based on Dr. Shiu’s extensive knowledge and experience. Emphasis will be placed on autonomic nervous system reflexes, including vestibular function and vagus nerve involvement, as well as their relationship to concerns […]
Recovery, Resilience, and the 8 Extras
When life throws you a curveball, you can let it derail you or you can make the most of a bad situation. Whether it’s recovery from chronic illness, surgery, or an accident, we need to access resources for healing to “come back”. The 8 Extras can help us to access the resources, awareness, and will […]
The Whole Health Revolution
* California-approved Law and Ethics Healthcare is undergoing a fundamental shift from a system focused on managing disease to one designed to create health. This session introduces the “Whole Health” approach, a model that has been implemented at scale within the Veterans Health Administration and is reshaping how care is delivered, experienced, and […]
Thursday Afternoon Qi Gong
Qigong is a series of movements designed to cultivate and regulate Qi to support healing and resilience. Drawing from classical Chinese practices, participants will join together in community with veteran Pacific Symposium instructors by the ocean in qigong exercises that can lead to reduced stress, emotional balance, and increased energy.
Evolutionary Stress: How Surgery and Chronic Illness Can Bring Clarity or Derail Life
The doctor tells you that you need surgery to heal or that you have a chronic condition that will require life-long management… what’s next? Is it possible to find meaning and purpose after life-altering surgery or a diagnosis of chronic degenerative illness? The 8 Extras give us a blueprint for embracing curriculum, managing our mental-emotional […]
Vertigo and Tinnitus: Not All Just In Your Head—But the Brain May Be the Key
Vertigo and tinnitus are commonly seen in clinical practice, yet are often complex and frustratingly difficult to treat successfully. These conditions are frequently attributed to structures of the ear, but this course expands the lens to examine the critical role of brain neurology—particularly deeper brain centers—as key drivers. Drawing from both Western and Chinese medical […]
Neck and Shoulder Pain B
In this extended workshop, including treating neck and shoulder pain, Kiiko Matsumoto guides participants through advanced applications of Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture, focusing on the integration of palpatory diagnosis with effective, immediately testable treatment strategies featuring clinical pearls drawn from decades of practice and lineage teachings. Attendance of part 1 is not required to participate […]
Transforming Healthcare: Practical Steps That Work
* California-approved Law and Ethics Transforming healthcare is no longer a theoretical goal: it is an operational necessity. Many well-intentioned efforts stall, however, when they encounter the realities of complex systems, entrenched cultures, and competing priorities. This session moves beyond vision to implementation, offering a clear, experience-based roadmap for meaningful change. Drawing on […]