Practitioner's Background:
Yoko is a qualified acupuncture & shiatsu practitioner originally from Japan and a member of the British Acupuncture Council, UK’s largest professional body for the practitioners of traditional acupuncture.
She became interested in complementary therapies after she had very positive experiences with reflexology and shiatsu when she was stressed out. Both receiving and learning bodywork has helped her feel more relaxed, grounded and focused.
Since 2002, she’s not only worked in complementary health clinics in Central London and Islington areas but also provided home visits for private clients.
Recently, she has been learning and incorporating into her practice “Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture“ (a school of Japanese acupuncture), based on the teachings of Master Nagano, a blind acupuncturist from Japan. The practitioner of this style relies on the receiver’s feedback gained through touch, and during the session, diagnosis through touch and treatment continuously follow each other. This not only makes Kiiko Matsumoto style acupuncture more hands-on and interactive than the style of acupuncture commonly taught/practiced in UK, but also helps the receiver become more aware of any changes they experience during the session.
Qualifications:
- Shiatsu Diploma from European Shiatsu School
- BSc Acupuncture and Tuina Diploma from London College of Traditional Acupuncture
- Thai massage certificate & ITEC Nutrition & Diet from Morley College, London
- Deep tissue massage certificate from London School of Massage
Yoko has been committed to professional development to further her knowledge and skills. She has attended many specialized workshops/seminars such as:
- Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture (Jamie Hedger)
- Hands-on Strategies for Musculo-Skeletal Problems: An Introduction to Acupuncture Bodywork (Phil Macqueen)
- Kiiko Matsumoto Style Japanese Acupuncture (Kiiko Matsumoto & Andy Harrop)
- Diagsosis & Treatment of Gynaecological Conditions Using Palpation-Based Acupuncture (David Euler)
- Acupuncture for Pregnancy & Childbirth (Debra Betts)
- Master Tung’s Magic Points (Susan Johnson)
- Herbs for Everyday Living (College of Naturopathic Medicine)
Professional Membership:
- Registered member of British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
Private Health Insurance:
More and more private health insurance companies are beginning to cover traditional acupuncture. If you have a private health insurance, please check if your policy covers acupuncture before treatment.
