YNSA (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture)

YNSA is short for Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, developed by Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, a physician in Miyazaki Prefecture. While still relatively unknown in Japan, it is already a highly regarded treatment practiced by thousands of doctors worldwide, and its outstanding effectiveness is widely recognized internationally.

High effectiveness has been reported across a wide range of conditions — from central nervous system disorders following stroke to low back pain, stiff shoulders, knee pain, numbness, dizziness, and tinnitus. Our clinic director has traveled to Miyazaki City, the birthplace of this treatment, to train directly under Dr. Yamamoto, and offers authentic YNSA.

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A Japan-born Acupuncture Treatment Recognized Worldwide

YNSA — Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture

YNSA is a "Made in Japan" acupuncture method with a consistent theory and proven track record. It has its own reflex zones and diagnostic methods distinct from Chinese scalp acupuncture, and its highly reproducible effects regardless of the practitioner's individual skill are why it is supported by doctors around the world.

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Germany

Doctors across various specialties — orthopedics, anesthesiology, internal medicine, and more — incorporate YNSA into their daily practice.

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Brazil

Recognized at a national level — a hospital bearing Dr. Yamamoto's name was even built with Brazilian government funding.

As the name "scalp acupuncture" suggests, needles are inserted into the scalp, using extremely fine 0.25mm diameter needles. Because the insertion is into the scalp, most people feel almost no pain. YNSA is also a treatment system distinct from conventional acupuncture, which uses meridians and acupoints (so-called "tsubo").

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Theory and Features of YNSA

Theory & Features

Basic YNSA treatment uses nine basic points (reflex zones), labeled A through I, located on the head. These new acupoints discovered by Dr. Yamamoto and his predecessors correspond to conditions throughout the body, and a unique diagnostic method is used to identify the points that need treatment.

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Unique reflex zones: A reflex zone system distinct from Chinese scalp acupuncture, enabling treatment based on a consistent theory.

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Unique diagnostic method: Palpation of the neck and abdomen objectively identifies the points requiring treatment. In some cases, treatment effects can be confirmed on the spot.

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Nearly painless: Because extremely fine 0.25mm needles are used on the scalp, there is almost no pain. Treatment can be done using the scalp alone, without inserting needles into the trunk or limbs.

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Fast-acting: Many patients feel improvement during or immediately after treatment, making it a relatively quick-acting therapy.

Conditions It Is Particularly Effective For Paralysis after cerebral infarction or hemorrhage Parkinson's disease Hemiplegia Treatment-resistant low back pain Stiff shoulders & neck pain Knee pain Numbness Dizziness Tinnitus Cancer pain Sensory abnormalities of the eyes, nose, or mouth Pain that has not improved anywhere else

🌿 Consultation Process

On your first visit, we will carefully ask about your current symptoms, how they developed, and your treatment history. Please feel free to consult us even if you have struggled for years with no improvement anywhere else, or if you would prefer to avoid surgery.

Treatment is by appointment only. Please call to make a reservation before visiting. For your first visit, plan for approximately 60-90 minutes including the consultation and treatment.

Please note that for conditions such as stroke or paralysis, YNSA is intended for patients past the acute phase. If you are currently hospitalized or undergoing acute-phase treatment, please consult your primary physician first.

We also welcome inquiries from those who are unsure whether this treatment is right for them.
Please feel free to contact us by phone first.

📞 088-856-7511

Reception hours: During clinic hours (closed Thursdays, Sundays, and holidays)