Philosophy
Unwinding the Root Causes of Pain and Discomfort
We are dedicated to addressing each patient’s symptoms with care and providing personalized treatment tailored to their needs.
Often, the root cause of pain or discomfort lies in old injuries that patients themselves may have forgotten, such as past accidents, surgeries, or scars. Our goal is to unwind these underlying issues and provide treatments that resolve them fundamentally.
Guided by the principles of acupuncture medicine, we classify conditions into three key pathologies: Blood Stasis Syndrome (Oketsu-sho), Muscle Paralysis Syndrome (Kinpi-sho), and Bone Paralysis Syndrome (Kotsuhi-sho). We take great care in selecting the appropriate tools and techniques for each affected area, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
(Please visit, Treatment – How We Treat, for details)
Before becoming an acupuncturist, the director Kenichi Inada gained experience in the manufacturing industry. As a new graduate, he joined Itochu Corporation and was responsible for exporting equipment for thermal power plants. He find it fascinating that both thermal power generation and acupuncture rely on metal and fire as tools of civilization. Sharing the charm and benefits of acupuncture has become his new mission.
During his four years in Thailand working in the nameplate industry, he contributed to the design and specification of identification labels, such as QR code stickers for machine parts. This experience has proven invaluable in managing and utilizing the diverse array of acupuncture needles at Kobe Kitano Acupuncture Clinic today.
Inspired by this connection, our practice focuses on the precise use of gold and silver needles, adhering to techniques rooted in tradition:
“Gold needles are best, silver needles are dull, and iron needles are the least desirable.”
—From Shinkyu Juhoki (Hongo Masatoyo, 1718, Kyoto University Library)
Treatment Features and Tools
Gold and Silver Needles
We prioritize the use of gold and silver needles due to their exceptional biocompatibility, flexibility, and ability to integrate seamlessly with the body. These qualities allow for effective treatments with minimal discomfort. Our selection includes:
- Custom-Designed Needles: Ranging from 1.5cm to 9.0cm in length and 0.12mm to 0.38mm in thickness, with over 30 variations available.
- Pediatric Acupuncture Needles: Non-insertive needles made from gold, silver, iron, and titanium, with over 20 varieties to suit different needs.
Moxibustion
Each moxa cone is hand-twisted and tailored to the patient’s symptoms. We use:
- Coarse to fine moxa, stick moxa, and box moxa.
- Additional options like mugwort steaming therapy (yomogi mushi) for enhanced relaxation and healing.
Cupping Therapy
We offer a range of glass cupping tools in various sizes for effective suction therapy.
Complementary Therapies
Tok Sen (Wooden Mallet Therapy): A specialized technique using gentle tapping to release tension and promote recovery.
Thai Traditional Massage (Stretching): Ideal for relieving joint blockages and improving flexibility.
