Founder & Lead Practitioner
Ryunosuke Shiba is the founder and lead practitioner of Japan
Acupuncture & Shiatsu Massage Clinic. Born in Osaka, Japan, he has spent over 25 years studying and practising Traditional Japanese acupuncture, shiatsu, and hands-on therapy.
His work is rooted in careful palpation, quiet observation, and a deep respect for the body’s natural ability to restore balance. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, he listens to how the body holds tension, stress, and fatigue,
helping each person return to a more natural sense of ease within the body.
Professional Background
Ryunosuke graduated from a Traditional Japanese medical college in Tokyo in 2003 and received national certification in acupuncture and moxibustion in Japan. During and after his formal training, he studied under respected Japanese practitioners, including Mitsuhiro Honda in Kanagawa. He later continued advanced clinical training in orthopedics, rheumatology, and gynecology at Tokyo Hospital.
A major turning point in his career came when he moved to Kochi Prefecture to study with Tetsuo Shiomi, a renowned blind acupuncturist and master of traditional Japanese acupuncture. This period deeply shaped his clinical approach, refining his sensitivity, palpation skills, and understanding of classical Japanese treatment methods.
International Experience
With a vision to bring Japanese acupuncture to a wider international audience, Ryunosuke moved to London in 2011, where he established the Japan Integrative Acupuncture Clinic with sponsorship support. There, he introduced Traditional Japanese therapeutic methods to a diverse patient base, focusing on chronic pain, stress relief, preventive care, and anti-aging treatment.
In 2016, he expanded his practice to the Netherlands, opening a clinic in Amsterdam and later extending to Amstelveen and Rotterdam. Through treatment, workshops, and public events, he has continued to share the value of Japanese acupuncture with local and international communities.
Areas of Expertise
Ryunosuke’s clinical work covers a wide range of concerns, including musculoskeletal pain, stress-related conditions, women’s health, internal medicine, and hormonal balance. His treatments combine traditional Japanese techniques with individualized care, aiming not only to relieve symptoms but also to support the body as a whole.
His approach is especially valued by those seeking a gentle, refined, and deeply attentive form of acupuncture rooted in authentic Japanese tradition.
.jpg)