Can osteopathy help with autoimmune conditions?

Osteopathy does not treat autoimmune disease directly or suppress immune activity. It assesses and works on structural, circulatory, and nervous system conditions that may be contributing to symptom burden or limiting the body's capacity for self-regulation. Many patients find that osteopathic care helps with fatigue, pain, digestive symptoms, and general resilience.

Is it safe to have osteopathic treatment while on immunosuppressants or biologics?

Generally yes. We always take a full medication and medical history before treatment. Some medications affect tissue resilience or bone density, which influences the techniques we use. Gentle approaches — cranial, soft tissue, and visceral — are frequently used with patients on complex medication regimens.

How many osteopathy sessions would I need for an autoimmune condition?

This depends on your history and what we find at assessment. For a short visit to Kyoto, one thorough session can provide meaningful insight. For more complex presentations, a course of 4–8 sessions over several weeks tends to be where more significant change occurs. We reassess at every appointment.

Do I need to speak Japanese to visit OQ osteopathy in Kyoto?

No. Yusuke Sakata BSc(Ost) conducts full sessions in English. Sota Omura offers basic English communication with translation tools.

Can I get a receipt for travel insurance?

Yes. A receipt with clinic name, practitioner credentials, treatment date, and amount paid can be provided. Whether your insurer covers osteopathy depends on your policy.

What payment methods are accepted at OQ Kyoto?

Cash (yen), IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, etc.), and major credit cards are accepted.

Visiting Kyoto? | OQ Osteopathy for Travellers & Residents

Visiting Kyoto? We Treat Travellers Too.

You don’t need to be a local patient to come in. A lot of people who visit OQ are passing through Kyoto — tourists, business travellers, people on longer stays. If something’s flaring up and you need hands-on help, just book online and come in. No Japanese required.

Is there an English-speaking osteopath in Kyoto?

Yes. Yusuke Sakata BSc(Ost) conducts sessions fully in English. He’s on the ground floor of our clinic in central Kyoto, a short walk or taxi ride from most of the city’s main areas.

Sota Omura (second floor) has basic English and uses translation tools when needed. He specialises in back pain, hip and knee issues, and rehabilitation.

Frequently asked questions for visitors

Do I need to speak Japanese?

No. Yusuke conducts full sessions in English. If you prefer to see Sota, basic communication is possible with translation tools.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. We don’t take walk-ins. Book online at the link below — it takes about two minutes and no phone call is needed.

I’m only here for a few days. Is one session worth it?

It depends on the problem. For an acute flare-up — something that started recently or got worse during travel — one session can make a real difference. For long-standing issues, we’ll be honest: one visit can help, but it’s unlikely to resolve something that’s been building for years. We’ll tell you what we found and what we’d realistically expect.

Can I get a receipt for my travel insurance?

Yes. We can provide a receipt with the clinic name, practitioner credentials, treatment date, and amount paid. Whether your insurer covers osteopathy is between you and your policy — most travel insurance doesn’t, but some do. Check before you come if it matters to you.

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash (yen), IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, etc.), and major credit cards. No need to carry cash if you don’t have it.

Where is the clinic?

Central Kyoto, close to Nijo Castle. About 10–15 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station. The exact address and a map are on our access page.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing is ideal. You may be asked to remove shoes and an outer layer for the physical assessment. No special preparation needed.

Is osteopathy covered by Japanese health insurance?

No. Osteopathy in Japan is entirely self-pay. We do not accept Japanese public health insurance (kenko hoken).

Fees

Yusuke Sakata BSc(Ost) — Ground Floor — Full English
First visit (60 min): ¥14,300
Follow-up (40 min): ¥11,000

Sota Omura PT, MSc — Second Floor — Basic English
First visit (60 min): ¥11,000
Follow-up (40 min): ¥8,800

Book your appointment online →

No phone call needed. No Japanese required. Just pick a time and come in.

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