
Acupuncturist · Amsterdam
Rare Japanese Acupuncture —
where ancient precision meets
your body’s need to heal.
One of the few certified Japanese-style acupuncturists in the Netherlands
Trained in Tokyo · Tea ceremony shihan (master) · Visceral treatment specialist
What Makes It Rare
Ancient precision, modern understanding.
Ultra-fine Needles
Japanese needles are finer than those used in most Western acupuncture. The insertion is gentle, almost imperceptible — even for those who are needle-sensitive.
Hand-crafted Moxa
Traditional moxibustion uses carefully refined mugwort, shaped by hand. The warmth penetrates deeply, stimulating circulation and supporting the body’s natural recovery.
Pulse & Posture Reading
Diagnosis goes beyond symptoms. Pulse quality, posture, breathing, and emotional patterns all inform each treatment — an art of reading what lies beneath the surface.

Haruki Sakai
Acupuncturist · Tokyo-trained
Born in a Buddhist temple in Japan, I grew up with a deep respect for the body’s natural rhythms. I trained intensively in Tokyo, learning to read the body not only through symptoms but through pulse, posture, and emotional patterns.
For over 20 years I have also studied the Japanese tea ceremony, holding the rank of shihan (master). The values of stillness, attentiveness, and precision from that practice shape every treatment I give.
Conditions Treated
Treating the root, not just the symptom.
- Chronic pain & musculoskeletal conditions
- Sleep problems & fatigue
- Stress & autonomic nervous system
- Digestive & hormonal balance
- Immunity & seasonal resilience
- Cosmetic acupuncture & skin vitality
Book a session with Haruki
First appointment (60–90 min) — €120
Follow-up (45 min) — €90 | Extended (90 min) — €150


