AHPRA – AACMA registered
Japanese AcupunctureMoxibustionShiatsu in Kewarra Beach, Cairns
About Hideshi
Trained in Tokyo, practising in Cairns
Hideshi Takesako is a Japanese acupuncturist, moxibustionist and shiatsu practitioner based in Kewarra Beach, Cairns. He trained at Eisei Gakuen in Tokyo and has practised for more than thirty years, from Sydney's northern beaches to the Parrot Cay resort, Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. He is AHPRA registered and treats patients in both English and Japanese.
Japanese acupuncture is known for its gentle approach, using finer needles and shallower insertions than other styles. This makes treatment comfortable for first-time patients and for anyone sensitive to needling. Each session is shaped around what your body needs, drawing on acupuncture, moxibustion and shiatsu massage as appropriate.
30+
Years Experience
3
Countries Practiced
Conditions
Common conditions Hideshi treats
Lower back pain and sciatica
Relief from chronic and acute lower back pain, sciatic nerve pain and disc-related discomfort.
Headaches and migraines
Treatment for tension headaches, chronic migraines and stress-related head pain.
Fertility and IVF support
Support for natural conception, IVF cycles, hormonal balance and reproductive health.
Pregnancy discomfort
Treatment for morning sickness, pelvic and lower back pain in pregnancy and breech presentation.
Stress, anxiety and insomnia
Treatment for anxiety, sleep difficulties, chronic stress and nervous system regulation.
Hormonal imbalances, endometriosis and menopause
Support for endometriosis pain, PCOS, irregular cycles and perimenopausal symptoms.
Sports injuries, chronic pain and recovery
Recovery from muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendonitis and chronic overuse injuries.
Digestive issues
Treatment for IBS, chronic bloating, indigestion and functional gut issues.
Hay fever and allergic rhinitis
Relief from seasonal hay fever, chronic allergic rhinitis, sinus congestion and dust allergies.
Joint conditions
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and inflammatory joint conditions.
If your concern isn't listed, please call or text. Japanese acupuncture treats a broader range of conditions than most people expect.
Acupuncture
Moxibustion
Shiatsu
Modalities
How sessions work
Japanese acupuncture works through subtle, precise stimulation. Hideshi uses very fine needles, typically 0.16 to 0.20mm, thinner than those used in Chinese acupuncture, inserted through a small guide tube so most patients feel little to nothing.
A typical session blends acupuncture, moxibustion (warming the acupoints with mugwort) and shiatsu massage, chosen to suit what each patient needs throughout the course of treatment. Diagnosis includes pulse reading and abdominal palpation, methods Japanese practitioners have refined over centuries.
Get In Touch
Book your appointment
Text Hideshi to book a session. Practising Japanese acupuncture, moxibustion and shiatsu for over 30 years, now in Kewarra Beach, Cairns.
Location
27 Poolwood Road
Kewarra Beach QLD 4879
Phone
0405 493 575
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: Closed