About Ruthie Moss L.Ac

The Bladder Channel, internally connecting to the fetus

The Bladder channel with its internal branch connecting to the fetus

Growing up I was an investigator. I chose to question, challenge and experiment, coming up with my own understandings. I was curious and as a result, never bored. In my life as a grownup I continue with my investigative mind.  I find this trait very valuable in my practice. I choose to work with styles of acupuncture that emphasizes exploring the patient’s body and continually cross-checking the treatment with the body’s response.

In my twenties I found myself struggling with health conditions and western medicine offered little relief.  I had digestive problems and bad menstrual pains. I depended on pain medication most of the month.  I was constantly bloated, gassy and miserable.  I tried several treatment options and diets and finally I found an alternative healer who worked with a style of Tibetan medicine. She gave me acupuncture and I drank her herbs. Surprisingly to me, her treatments worked and they sparked my curiousity.  My digestion patterns gradually cleared and my endometriosis shrank, then disappeared (to date).  A year later I was pain free and spending my time researching alternative medicine schools for my own studies.

the spleen channel

The Spleen Channel

I pick my doctors based on my relationship with them. I look for doctors that listen to my observations and don’t dismiss my experience. I trust doctors that base their diagnosis on sufficient objective information and that are willing to ‘think out of the box’. Likewise, I try and listen to my patients, hear their unique experience and trust their intuition and judgment. I base my diagnoses and treatment plans on sufficient objective physical findings. If needed, I research treatment strategies, and consult with colleges to maximize the effectiveness of my treatments.

My investigative mind enjoys challenges. Do you have an unresolved issue I can help you with? I invite you to come by, meet me and share your story


Work –

    • Private Practice –  My private practice focuses on women’s health, pain management and internal medicine. I combine several styles of acupuncture, Japanese styles (primarily Kiiko Matsumoto Style – KMS) and musculoskeletal needling styles for pain management (such as trigger point therapy). I routinely use Chinese herbal medicine and dietary modifications.
      • Clinical Supervisor at ICAOM – ICAOM (Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) offers a Masters degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. ICAOM is located in Honolulu and has an auxiliary classroom in Waimea.
  • Owner of KMS Seminars Hawaii – KMS Seminars Hawaii offeres seminars in Kiiko Matsumoto Style (KMS) acupuncture, from introductory levels to clinical proficiency. See full information at www.kmshawaii.com

Education –

    • Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM), OCOM (Oregon College of Oriental Medicine) – 2009
    • Acu-Detox Specialist, NADA Certification (National Acupunctre Detox Association) – 2009
    • Board certification in Chinese Herbal Medicine,  NCCAOM Certification (National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) – 2009

Licensed Acupuncture in the State of Hawaii – License # ACU1054

Ruthie Moss LAc LLC   *   Kaikodo Building – 64 Keawe St. Suite 303, Hilo, HI 96720   *   808 – 969 – 3989