Clinical Acupuncturist · Amsterdam
When conventional
treatment reaches its limit.
Ultrasound-guided clinical acupuncture for complex, chronic,
and hard-to-diagnose conditions.
🏥 🏥 Hospital‑trained · 🔬 Ultrasound‑guided · 🌍 International cases · Orthopedics & Internal Medicine
The Method
Science and tradition — working together.
Hybrid Assessment
Manual palpation combined with ultrasound imaging. By visualizing muscles, fascia, and nerves directly, Soichiro identifies the precise cause behind your pain — not an educated guess.
Japanese Precision
Ultra-fine needles with a signature gentle touch. Unlike standard dry needling, this technique is essentially painless — and works on the autonomic nervous system as well as the tissue itself.
Functional Recovery
The goal is full return to function — not temporary relief. With a physio-informed mindset, Soichiro targets deep-tissue triggers that massage and stretching alone cannot reach.
Is Soichiro Right for You?
Choose Soichiro when you need a specialist —
not just another treatment.
- You want a scientific explanation for your pain — not guesswork.
- Nerve-related issues, internal health (IBS, hormonal), or complex pathologies.
- Fast recovery from sports injuries or post-operative stiffness.
- A condition that has left multiple specialists — at home or abroad — without answers.
Soichiro Funo
Clinical Specialist · Orthopedics & Internal Medicine
A veteran clinician with hospital-based experience and a track record of treating complex cases across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Soichiro is analytical, precise, and results-oriented — the specialist you see when other treatments have reached their limit.
He treats the body as an integrated structure — balancing internal health, the nervous system, and musculoskeletal alignment in every session.
Conditions Treated
From acute injury to complex chronic conditions.
Orthopedic & Sports
- Chronic back, neck & shoulder pain
- Osteoarthritis (knee / hip)
- Frozen shoulder
- Sports injuries & rehabilitation
Neurological & Intractable
- Facial nerve palsy
- Glossodynia (chronic facial pain)
- Sudden hearing loss & dizziness
- Alopecia areata
Internal & Autonomic
- IBS & acid reflux
- Menopausal symptoms
- Sleep disturbances
- Autonomic nervous system
FAQ
Common questions.
Do you use ultrasound in every session?
It is used as a diagnostic tool when visual confirmation of deep tissue, nerves, or inflammation is necessary. Not every case requires it, but when it does, it ensures the highest level of precision and safety.
How is this different from dry needling at a physio?
While the anatomical focus is similar, Japanese technique uses significantly finer needles and is essentially painless. It also addresses the autonomic nervous system and internal organs — dimensions that standard dry needling often overlooks.
I’ve had this condition for years. Is it too late?
Many patients come to Soichiro after years without answers. His holistic yet clinical approach is designed specifically to find the root cause of long-standing conditions — including those that have puzzled other practitioners.
Book a session with Soichiro
Initial Consultation (60–90 min) — €120
Follow-up (45 min) — €90 · Focused (30 min) — €65
Extended (90 min) — €150
Independent practitioner — financial transactions handled directly with Soichiro.
