ABOUT YUYAO SOCIETY
"Yuyao" 魚腰 refers to the name of the extra point in the center of the eyebrow which Kiiko Sensei translates as "Fish Waist." Yuyao is a commonly used point in Kiiko Matsumoto Style and among several "fish points" on the body. Students of KMS will know "fish points" to be emblematic of Kiiko Sensei's approach, providing an inspiring glimpse at the harmonic healing abilities of the human body.
"Yuyao" 魚腰 refers to the name of the extra point in the center of the eyebrow which Kiiko Sensei translates as "Fish Waist." Yuyao is a commonly used point in Kiiko Matsumoto Style and among several "fish points" on the body. Students of KMS will know "fish points" to be emblematic of Kiiko Sensei's approach, providing an inspiring glimpse at the harmonic healing abilities of the human body.
Staff
GRACE ROLLINS, MS, LAc
Grace began studying under Kiiko Matsumoto in 2005 at Tristate College of Acupuncture in NYC, and since 2008 she has apprenticed in Kiiko Sensei's clinic regularly, also frequently observing and assisting at grand rounds. Grace has been the international coordinator of the Kiiko Matsumoto Japan Study Seminars since 2012, helping annually to bring Kiiko-style practitioners from around the world to study with Kiiko Sensei and other prominent Japanese masters in Osaka, Japan. Grace has taught KMS courses in Brazil and the US for several years as an approved instructor of KMS. She is the owner of Bridge Acupuncture, located outside of Philadelphia. In addition to KMS, Grace pursues studies in various styles of neurological and sports medicine acupuncture.
Grace began studying under Kiiko Matsumoto in 2005 at Tristate College of Acupuncture in NYC, and since 2008 she has apprenticed in Kiiko Sensei's clinic regularly, also frequently observing and assisting at grand rounds. Grace has been the international coordinator of the Kiiko Matsumoto Japan Study Seminars since 2012, helping annually to bring Kiiko-style practitioners from around the world to study with Kiiko Sensei and other prominent Japanese masters in Osaka, Japan. Grace has taught KMS courses in Brazil and the US for several years as an approved instructor of KMS. She is the owner of Bridge Acupuncture, located outside of Philadelphia. In addition to KMS, Grace pursues studies in various styles of neurological and sports medicine acupuncture.
CHRISTINA CASADO, A.P., DOM
Christina is a Florida-Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Certified Chinese Medical Herbalist. She is a student of master Kiiko Matsumoto and travels annually to Japan and China to hone her skills and learn new techniques. Her credentials include a B.S. in Environmental Science from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts; a M.S. in Biology from the University of Missouri at St. Louis; and an M.B.A. from Florida International University. She lives and practices in Miami at Treehouse Acupuncture. She is the local coordinator of KMS Miami.
Christina is a Florida-Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Certified Chinese Medical Herbalist. She is a student of master Kiiko Matsumoto and travels annually to Japan and China to hone her skills and learn new techniques. Her credentials include a B.S. in Environmental Science from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts; a M.S. in Biology from the University of Missouri at St. Louis; and an M.B.A. from Florida International University. She lives and practices in Miami at Treehouse Acupuncture. She is the local coordinator of KMS Miami.
KATY SILVERSTEIN, LAc
Katy is a 2012 graduate of The New England School of Acupuncture and has been an apprentice of Kiiko Matsumoto since 2010. With a B.A. in chemistry from Wellesley College, she was on her way to medical school when she discovered the effectiveness of the Kiiko Matsumoto Style for treating many conditions Western medicine considers untreatable. She currently practices in Worcester, Massachusetts and manages the Kiiko-in-Boston seminar series at Kiiko's Boston clinic.
Katy is a 2012 graduate of The New England School of Acupuncture and has been an apprentice of Kiiko Matsumoto since 2010. With a B.A. in chemistry from Wellesley College, she was on her way to medical school when she discovered the effectiveness of the Kiiko Matsumoto Style for treating many conditions Western medicine considers untreatable. She currently practices in Worcester, Massachusetts and manages the Kiiko-in-Boston seminar series at Kiiko's Boston clinic.
PAOLO PROPATO, LAc
Paolo began studying Kiiko Matsumoto Style as an apprentice of Grace Rollins in 2010, working at her side full-time even while attending grad school. He completed formal studies under Kiiko Matsumoto and Shiaomei Weingarten at Eastern School of Acupuncture, graduating to a full-time practice at Bridge Acupuncture with Grace. He frequently attends Kiiko's grand rounds and is a co-coordinator of KMS in Philly, assisting with the KMS Basic Skills class. He is also a student of Jeffrey Yuen.
Paolo began studying Kiiko Matsumoto Style as an apprentice of Grace Rollins in 2010, working at her side full-time even while attending grad school. He completed formal studies under Kiiko Matsumoto and Shiaomei Weingarten at Eastern School of Acupuncture, graduating to a full-time practice at Bridge Acupuncture with Grace. He frequently attends Kiiko's grand rounds and is a co-coordinator of KMS in Philly, assisting with the KMS Basic Skills class. He is also a student of Jeffrey Yuen.