Takamasa Tsurusaki R.Ac., Dipl. Physiotherapy (Bone-setter) in Japan, Director of The Centre for Japanese Acupuncture
He is a third-generation acupuncturist in his family. After Takamasa graduated from both the Japan Central Acupuncture and Moxabustion College as well as the Japan Physiotherapy College, he practiced under the guidance of his grandfather who was a student of the renown acupuncture master Yoshimizu Uwagawa.
In 1989 he moved to Canada and opened an acupuncture practice in Toronto. His style has been greatly influenced by both Nagano and Kiiko Matsumoto styles. The past 10 years working alongside Dr. Seino he now focuses exclusively on using Seino-system style acupuncture and moxibustion. His patient outcomes have increased with excellent results while also reducing the amount of time required to deliver an effective treatment.
He has also been working as a translator at the workshops and seminars of many prominent practitioners such as Hiromi Matsumoto, Hideo Shinma (from the Fukaya-kyu school), Junko Syuto (from the Taishi school of paediatric acupuncture) and Tsuyoshi Shimamura (from the Nagano school). He also served as an interpreter at The International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques, (ICMART) in Bulgaria and WFAS.
He teaches and has been teaching Japanese acupuncture at several schools in Toronto for nearly twenty years (at Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Academy Toronto, Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, Institute of Traditional Medicine).
With his vast knowledge and expertise Takamasa has been working to promote the practice of Japanese acupuncture and TCM throughout the world.
Shiori Kajiwara, R.Ac. is a graduate from Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine. Shiori’s gentle style of practice is typical of Japanese Acupuncture, which seeks to draw on the body’s natural healing power using only few needles and minimal stimulation.
As a mother of three teenage boys, Shiori has a special interest in providing guidance to new mothers on fertility, prenatal and post natal health as well as child rearing. She believes in the importance of self-care and has a wealth of knowledge to share with patients on maintaining health through simple exercises and life style changes.
Alongside her acupuncture practice, Shiori is also a certified Koji (aspergillus oryzae) specialist. She has been leading vegetarian cooking classes and traditional Japanese fermentation classes (miso, soy sauce, sake, koji, etc.) in Toronto for the past 10 years.
Risa Oishi R.Ac. is our wonderful Clinic Manager. She has been learning and practicing under Takamasa Tsurusaki R.Ac. in both Canada and Japan for more than 10 years and has extensive knowledge caring for and educating people on health care matters.
Having graduated from Toyo Medical College in Japan where she learned Japanese style of AcuMoxa as well as TCM. Risa also studied Health and Sports at Mukogawa Women’s University.
In addition to running the clinic and treating her patients she has also taken on the responsibility of translating and producing video content for global practitioners wanting to access Japanese AcuMoxa techniques.
Asifa Gill R.Ac. blends traditional medicine with contemporary knowledge to provide a holistic approach to health. Her expertise includes cupping, tuina massage, reiki, cosmetic acupuncture, acupuncture, and gua sha. With a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, Asifa is dedicated to addressing the full spectrum of her patients’ health.
A passionate advocate for holistic health and wellness, Asifa’s lifelong fascination with the healing power of nature drives her practice. With over 15 years of experience as a successful medical spa owner and a 15-year background in the pharmaceutical industry, she is deeply committed to wellness.
As a registered acupuncturist extensively trained by Takamasa and Shoiri, Asifa has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve optimal health through natural and integrative therapies. Her mission is to empower her patients to harness their self-healing capacity and guide them towards a state of optimal well-being.