Trainers

With over 34 years of experience in the practice of Japanese acupuncture, he is a prolific author of several works and articles.

Dr. Birch has been dedicated to teaching and sharing his vast knowledge in Portugal since 2008. Specialist in Toyohari, Meridian Therapy, Manaka System and Shonishin styles.

Junko Ida is an internationally renowned Japanese acupuncturist, recognized for her expertise and contributions to the practice of Japanese acupuncture. With vast experience and in-depth knowledge, Junko Ida is known for her innovative techniques and unique therapeutic approaches. Her commitment to teaching and her passion for acupuncture have made her an influential figure in the international Japanese acupuncture community.

Alan Jansson is a recognized teacher and practitioner of Japanese Acupuncture, with over 38 years of clinical experience. He is passionate about providing excellence and positive results for his patients.

Ana Sofia Pacheco is an Acupuncture Specialist (IPLuso, 2023) and a therapist with more than two decades of clinical experience. Trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine at ESMTC, with a clinical internship in Nanjing, she deepened her practice in Toyohari Japanese Acupuncture and various contemporary Japanese approaches. She also holds a Master’s degree in Exercise and Well‑Being and has extensive experience teaching Taiji and Qigong. Her path further includes studies in Qigong, Biomagnetism, Macrobiotics, and martial arts, shaping a therapeutic vision that is broad, precise, and deeply rooted in practice.

Kiiko Matsumoto is a prominent figure in Japanese acupuncture, known for developing the Kiiko Matsumoto Style of Acupuncture (KMS). With a career dedicated to clinical practice and teaching, she is internationally recognized for her ability to integrate traditional and modern methods into her therapeutic techniques. The holistic and eclectic approach allows practitioners a wide variety of treatment options, resulting in positive clinical outcomes for a variety of health conditions.

Oran Kivity has over 30 years of practice and a unique approach, Oran is a prominent figure dedicated to improving Japanese therapeutic methods. Discover the vision and innovation behind Wenzhu Therapy and the revolutionary "Ontake Warm Bamboo."

Fernanda Sousa Tavares is a teacher and therapist specializing in Oriental therapies, with more than two decades of experience. She began her Shiatsu training in 2002 and went on to deepen her studies in Zen Shiatsu and Shiatsu Shin Tai, learning from internationally renowned teachers. She further enriched her path with studies in Fascia, Sotai, Moxibustion, Cupping, Reflexology, Reiki, and Zen Meditation, developing a holistic and integrated approach.

As a teacher, she values attentive listening to the body and the practice of conscious touch. As a therapist, she is recognized for her sensitivity, professionalism, and thoughtful support throughout each person’s healing and self‑discovery process.

David Euler is a globally renowned acupuncturist specializing in palpation-based acupuncture, influenced by Japanese masters Nagano, Kiiko Matsumoto, and Kawai. He co-directed and taught Harvard Medical School's Acupuncture for Physicians Course for 17 years and has provided acupuncture training to practitioners worldwide for over two decades.

John Jaarsveld is a reference in Japanese acupuncture, with a career dedicated to clinical practice and the in-depth study of this ancient therapeutic art. With over 1000 hours of training with Kiiko Matsumoto and in Osaka, Japan, he brings a specialized approach and a passion for traditional medicine to his practice in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Dulce, known as Mil Grãos, is a teacher by vocation and shares her knowledge through her lived experience in Macrobiotics, philosophy, cooking, and natural living. She guides people through the transition to a more conscious lifestyle, turning theory into practice through food, self‑care, and reflection. She lives in a small village near the Serra da Estrela, where she cultivates the way of life she teaches. She is the founder of the Mil Grãos School of Integral Health.