Amatsu, What is it?

Amatsu is a modern adaptation of an ancient Japanese hands-on therapy that can be administered to most musculo-skeletal problems for correction, pain management and rehabilitation. It also addresses the triad of stresses on the body - namely physical, emotional and nutritional factors. It has only be available to study outside of Japan since 1995.

The purpose of Amatsu is to aid in the restoration of health and it is extremely effective because it has this core principle: -

Amatsu has a 3,000 year documented history of effective tactile application. In the modern western world the Science of Biotensegrity offers the best explanation of the physical methodology of this approach.

It’s methodology includes various skills including Anma (push, pull) massage, gentle joint realignment, visceral management and reciprocal cranial to sacrum balancing. These can be used in many different combinations to suit the individual needs of each client.

All ATA Amatsu Practitioners are trained to offer after care life skills advice to clients. These include postural management, Kinetic handling, nutritional guidance and stress management principles. Our minimal treatment protocol in acute cases includes a consultation examination and evaluation; followed by 4 -6 weekly sessions, then re-evaluation, and if required a management or rehabilitation programme. The number of treatments required will also depend on the individual problems.

Amatsu’s breakthrough in the West began when Three Westerners, Dennis Bartram, Christopher Roworth and William Doolan made history as Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi PhD broke with Japanese Tradition in 1995. He granted them full teaching rights of the ancient school of Hi Chi Bu Ku Goshin Jutsu. Now these ancient time tested teachings are available through the development of its Masters both as a Therapy and a movement management system. Our trained Therapists are registered with the British Register of Complimentary Practitioners, the Institute of Complementary Therapists and the Amatsu Therapy Association. We have enjoyed a claim free insurance history since 1995.

Amatsu maintains very close International links to Japan and the Amatsu Association in Ireland. The training schools in England and Ireland are using the same curriculum and training all students to the same standards. Amatsu is headed, in England and Ireland by Dennis Bartram, Amatsu UK Ltd who is our principal researcher and runs his own school.