Client Testimonials

Dear Shimamura Seitai,

Before I started coming to Shimamura Seitai, I was struggling with swelling on the right side of my body, lower back pain, asthma, and a constant feeling of fatigue. I had been experiencing one problem after another, and I had lost my energy, both physically and mentally.

I began having a session every two weeks, and each time I felt my body becoming lighter. Little by little, I found myself able to do my housework and work again. I became able to forget about my lower back pain and swelling, and I no longer needed to take my usual asthma or cold medicine.

I have also learned how to care for my own body using the warm towels and exercises you taught me. This has helped me become more aware of how I am feeling and understand my physical condition better.

I feel that the energy I have from within is gradually returning, and I am very happy about that.

Thank you, and I look forward to continuing to work with you.

My biggest concern was the progression of the effects of hepatitis B—from cirrhosis to liver cancer. I first developed hepatitis at the age of 28, and even now, in my fifties, I had continued to feel a dull pain around my liver. It was always on my mind, and I often felt low in energy.

Every year, when I had my regular health check-up at work, the doctors would tell me the same thing: “The liver is an organ that does not feel pain, so the pain cannot be coming from the liver.”

Then I met Mr Shimamura, and for the first time I found a form of treatment that understood the pain I was experiencing. In the Imoto method, it is clearly stated that the liver can feel pain, which made sense to me.

After coming to Shimamura Seitai for about a year, I noticed several changes. In the past, when I became tired, I would usually end up with sudden lower back pain, but this no longer happened. I had also always had a rounded posture, but gradually I found myself standing straighter without even thinking about it. I also seem to have naturally become less prone to fatigue.

I feel that the pain around my liver is not as strong as it used to be, either.

One thing I find fascinating about seitai is that I can feel better without taking medicine, changing my diet, or exercising. I have also found it very helpful to learn how to care for my body in ways that suit my individual condition. I believe this will continue to be valuable in maintaining my health.

For my whole family, Shimamura Seitai has become the most trusted place to turn to when we have a problem.

T.N. (Hachioji)

I had three episodes of acute lower back pain in just two years. I had to wear a back brace and go to the hospital every day for electrical therapy and traction. (That was a long time ago.)

While travelling, someone I was sharing a room with told me about a seitai practitioner and where to find him. I went there, but there was no such place. I looked it up in the telephone directory and found a similar name, so I thought I must have misheard. I contacted Tachikawa Seitai (now Shimamura Seitai), and that is how I came to be here today. So, it has been a long time!

The first thing I was taught was how to use a warm towel. I was amazed at how simple and useful it was.

These days, as I get older, it has become harder to keep my body flexible. Sensei often says that the body is at its best in the morning, which makes perfect sense to me. But I am not very good at getting up in the morning, so I do the exercises before going to bed and only stretch my arms a little after I wake up.

To me, Sensei is not just knowledgeable about seitai, but a true scholar with a deep understanding of many things. And, above all, he is kind.

When I open the door, the clean, calm atmosphere of the clinic makes me feel relaxed both physically and mentally. I also appreciate how he points out things about my body that I had not noticed myself.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that I have complete trust in him.

If I had to sum it up in one word: "reliable".

— A long-time resident of Tachikawa

Thank you, as always.

In order to continue doing the work I want to do and live my life as fully and meaningfully as I can, I feel that taking care of my body is essential.

And because I am also rather lazy, I tend to let things slide when I am on my own. Each time I come to see you, you help me become aware of my body again and show me the way forward.

Most of the time, I feel like I am somehow managing to make it through until my next appointment.

It has been almost a year since I started coming to Shimamura Seitai.

Through the hands-on techniques and Jintai Rikigaku exercises, I have learned how to listen to and connect with my own body and mind, and how important this is.

Rather than simply leaving everything to hospitals and medication, I have learned to trust the natural strength within myself to live a better life.

Since childhood, spring has always been a season I dreaded because it meant hay fever. But thanks to the way I have been caring for myself, my symptoms were lighter than ever this spring, and I felt so much better!

Thank you so much, Sensei.

I am deeply grateful to and have great respect for Mr Shimamura, who always listens to and works with my body and mind with such sincerity and dedication.

I look forward to continuing my journey with you.

Sato, Fussa

A blue sky, yellow rapeseed flowers, and a single butterfly flying across the sky — this is the picture on the hanging scroll displayed in the treatment room at Shimamura Seitai today.

I see this cloth painting before each session, and it changes with the seasons. Each time, it catches my eye and touches something in me. Perhaps it is part of the atmosphere of this room itself.

There is no incense burning, yet the air in the room feels clear and refreshing. It also suits Sensei’s simple style — always a white shirt and black trousers — and gives the whole place a fresh, clean feeling.

It is neither like a hospital nor like a massage parlour. I sometimes think that a person who can maintain such a clear atmosphere must be someone who keeps looking ahead, even in the midst of everyday life.

At the moment, I cannot sit comfortably in the traditional Japanese seiza position, and I have difficulty walking. I am also busy with work and do not always take good enough care of my body, so I rely on Sensei’s help once a week. Without his treatment, I would find it difficult to move comfortably through my daily life.

In a way, Sensei is like a guardian of my body. But more than anything, coming to Shimamura Seitai once a week is important to me because it refreshes my mind and makes me feel, “Right, let’s keep going.”

Of course, I need to do the exercises myself too, although I am not always very disciplined about it. I will get there little by little.

I think Sensei’s hands and his way of understanding the body are truly remarkable, and I hope everyone has a chance to experience his work. I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way.

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I think it has been about seven or eight years since I started coming for seitai treatment. Unless I have a particular problem or am feeling unwell, I usually come once every three weeks.

It all started after I bruised my lower back. But now I continue to come even when I have no particular symptoms that I am aware of.

Thanks to this, I cannot quite explain what it is, but my body always feels upright, balanced and refreshed, and I am able to go about my daily life feeling comfortable.

I am convinced that it is because my body is being “put in order”, quite literally, once every three weeks.

Perhaps that very feeling of “I cannot quite explain it” is what makes it different from Western medicine?

I am grateful to have my body cared for while also getting to know the sincere and thoughtful person that Mr Shimamura is.

Woman, 67

I had been experiencing temporomandibular joint disorder for some time. Gradually, I also began to experience headaches, palpitations and shortness of breath, and my blood pressure became elevated. That was when I came to see Mr Shimamura.

Whenever I have questions, he explains the structure and functions of the body in a way that is easy to understand, so I feel comfortable asking him about anything that worries me.

After each session, he also teaches me exercises to do at home. Since then, my jaw symptoms have become easier to manage, and my blood pressure has gradually returned to a normal range.

Now my body feels so much lighter and more comfortable that it is hard to remember how I felt before I started seeing him.

I feel very fortunate to have met Mr Shimamura.

Woman, 57

Dr. Shimamura has helped me with a health problems that I had for many years.

I like the Seitai philosophy oh healing. He is truly gifted and really wants to help others.

M Dorje

During my two-night stay in Amsterdam, I injured my lower back and urgently contacted Mr Shimamura. He kindly came to my hotel to provide a house call.

After the session, the pain was noticeably relieved. I also came to understand that the source of the pain was related to my liver, which made me feel much better both physically and mentally.

As he is a Japanese practitioner, I would especially recommend him to Japanese travellers and visitors staying in the Netherlands.

A true professional with 26 years of experience.

Shotaro Matsumoto

I have been coming to Shimamura Seitai for about four years.

Thanks to Mr Shimamura, not only does my whole body feel more balanced, but my normal body temperature has also increased.

I also really appreciate being taught simple exercises suited to how I am feeling at the time.

Rather than providing only temporary relief, the treatment addresses the underlying causes, which is why I truly recommend it.

Mihoko

He is a really professional of Seitai massage, he knows what actually need and I was able to feel how much I get better. 

Highly recommend it to everyone

Haruka Imanishi

Thanks to Mr Shimamura’s treatment, I have finally been freed from years of chronic fatigue.

I have never experienced seitai treatment in Japan that has made such a noticeable difference. He truly has gifted hands.

He accurately identifies the various problems I am experiencing and guides me towards recovery.

Thank you so much, as always.

Tomoko Arakawa

Through the treatments with Ken, my body has started to remember, how it can heal itself and in this way there is not much sickness affecting me.

He knows exactly what to do to help me balancing my energy.

If there is a need, he suggests also some exercises to improve the situation Grateful to know him.

Dimitra Metaxa 

He provides the right treatment based on my body and symptoms. I am truly grateful to be able to receive this level of treatment in the Netherlands.

Thank you so much!

Akihiro Hara

I was desperately looking for help. I had two herniated discs, spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis. The pain was unbearable.

I could not walk or sleep, and for weeks I could only bend forward.

Then I found Kensaku. After the first treatment, I was able to walk upright. After the third, I could walk my dog again.

Amazing. He reads your body and helps it get better. It sounds so simple, but it is truly remarkable.

He is also very kind and highly professional.

I highly recommend him!

Godiva trotting the globe

I think Kensaku’s treatment is fantastic. I had been suffering from back pain for a long time, but after three or four treatments, I felt much better.

Now I come once a month to keep my body in good condition.

I highly recommend him!

H Mitsu

Mr Shimamura is a practitioner who truly understands the human body, so I feel completely at ease leaving my care in his hands.

I have been coming once a month for over a year as a way of maintaining my body. I started even when I had no particular health problems, and this has helped me notice small changes in my body that I might otherwise have overlooked.

I feel very fortunate to have found a practitioner I can trust while living in a foreign country.

I look forward to continuing to see you.

Kyao Terpstra

He is the best practitioner I have ever been treated by.

I have done a lot of sports and have been a gym instructor for more than 10 years, so I have various issues with my body. I have been treated by more than 30 practitioners in Japan, but he is the best.

He always gives me precise and helpful advice, and usually tells me that my body is becoming more relaxed and free. I really appreciate that.

I am sure my body will continue to improve, and I am very satisfied with his treatment.

If you are looking for a good practitioner, I highly recommend him!

Takashi Yasui

I can recommend Kei to everyone. Ever since I tried the Seitai method, I never went back to any regular Fysiotherapist.

Results are always great, instant relief and very quick in communication even after a visit and I have additional questions!　Thanks.

Semy Khadraoui

He always gives good advice in an easy-to-understand manner. It was very helpful before and after childbirth.

mai ohata

I have seen many different practitioners, but I have never experienced such a significant improvement before.

After suffering from lower back pain for many years, I am now able to work for longer hours without it.

I am truly grateful.

Kimihito TATOO 1825