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Japanese shiatsu-acupressure therapy for physical pain | Japanse shiatsu-acupressuurtherapie voor lichamelijke pijn

Effective Relief for Everyday Physical Pain & Tension

Gentle Japanese acupuncture and shiatsu for drug-free pain relief in Amsterdam and Amstelveen.

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We combine ultra-fine, near-painless Japanese acupuncture with precise shiatsu and gentle bodywork to help ease pain, stiffness, and physical tension while supporting the body’s natural recovery.

How treatment addresses pain throughout the body

Our Japanese acupuncture and shiatsu approach does not focus only on the area where pain is felt. Depending on the pattern of tension and imbalance in the body, treatment may also work through related areas such as the hips, back, abdomen, neck, arms, or legs.

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This whole-body approach allows us to support not only local discomfort, but also the deeper muscular, circulatory, and nervous system patterns that may be contributing to pain.

This pain and tension approach is rooted in our

core Japanese acupuncture and shiatsu method, using refined palpation, ultra-fine needling, and gentle bodywork to understand how the whole body is holding tension.

1. Head, Neck & Facial Discomfort

2. Back, Hip & Lower Body Pain

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Neck pain

  • Shoulder stiffness

  • Jaw tension and TMJ-related discomfort

  • Headaches from eye strain

  • Tinnitus or Ménière’s-related headaches

  • Toothache-related facial tension

  • Lower back pain

  • Acute lumbar sprain

  • Sciatica

  • Knee pain

  • Perinatal or postpartum pain

3. Muscle, Joint & Sports Injury Support

  • Muscular and joint pain

  • Sports injuries

  • Pain from falls, trips, or sprains

  • Elbow pain, including tennis elbow

  • Arthritic or inflammation-related pain

  • Postoperative pain

4. Internal, Circulatory & Whole-Body Discomfort

  • Gastrointestinal or abdominal pain

  • Pain related to poor circulation

  • Cold intolerance-related discomfort

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THE CONNECTED BODY

A Traditional Practice, Described in Modern Language


For thousands of years, acupuncture has developed through careful observation of the body — how pain moves, how tension is held, and how the body responds to touch and gentle stimulation.

Today, modern research is beginning to describe some of these effects through the nervous system, connective tissue, fascia, circulation and the body’s natural repair response.

This does not replace the traditional understanding of acupuncture. It gives modern language to what Japanese acupuncture and shiatsu have long observed.

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Pain is often part of a connected body system,
not only one painful spot.

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We gently work with the whole pattern behind the pain.

Experience the benefits of authentic Japanese acupuncture.

Choose your preferred clinic

For your first visit, we recommend a 90-minute session.
If you cannot find a suitable 90-minute slot, you may also begin with 60 minutes.

Prefer a shorter first visit? View 60 min option

Prefer a shorter first visit? View 60 min option

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