Your Questions, Answered

Everything you need to know about Amatsu therapy - what it is, what to expect, and how it might help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amatsu is a gentle, hands-on therapy with its roots in traditional Japanese medicine. It works with the body as a whole, helping to restore balance, ease tension and support natural movement.
We begin with a short conversation about what’s been going on for you. Treatment is carried out with you fully clothed, on a massage plinth/table using gentle techniques to work with the body and support it back towards balance. In Amatsu we treat the whole body and not just the symptom bringing the body back to its homeostasis/zero point. Amatsu never uses force and is considered a very safe therapy.
No - Amatsu is a gentle and non-invasive treatment. Most people find it relaxing, subtle and very pleasant.
Comfortable, loose clothing is best, as treatment is carried out with you fully clothed.
This depends on what’s going on for you. For a specific issue, a course of 3–6 treatments is often recommended. Most people then choose to come for occasional maintenance to keep themselves in balance.
A session usually lasts between 50 minutes and one hour.
Some people notice a change after the first session, while for others it happens more gradually over a few days as the body adjusts.

Yes, Amatsu is suitable for people of all ages: from babies to senior citizens; from very active people to those who have a more sedentary lifestyle. Treatments are always adapted to the individual.
Yes - Amatsu is a gentle therapy that can be very supportive throughout pregnancy. We recommend treatment from the second trimester onwards, though treatment in the first trimester is possible where there is significant discomfort.
It can be particularly helpful for sciatica, back and hip pain, pelvic imbalance, pubic symphysis, and ligament tension.
We also welcome new mothers from six weeks after birth, and treat newborns of any age using gentle cranial work.
Treatments are covered by most major health insurance providers, including VHI, Laya, Aviva, Glo and St. Paul's Garda. If your provider isn't listed here, it's always worth checking directly with them, as cover can vary by plan.
€80 per treatment (€65 for children).
No referral is needed - you can book directly.
Please call/text (087 262 2584) or email (hello@amatsubodyalignmentclinic.com) 24 hours before your appointment. If the required notification isn’t given, you will be charged in full for your appointment.
In Dublin 8, close to Dublin city centre:
8a Merton Park
South Circular Road
Dublin D08 W2C2