Takahiro Oguchi, the acupuncturist and osteopath with "divine hands," discusses the integration of advanced medicine and Oriental medicine, and methods for improving immunity through gut health.

”The story of how Takahiro Oguchi, the acupuncturist and therapist known as "the hand of God," came to be.

Takahiro Oguchi, known as the "God of Hands," has received enthusiastic offers from all over the world and has treated celebrities worldwide as an acupuncturist and therapist. Both of his parents were licensed barbers, and his mother was a licensed barber, beautician, and massage therapist. His older siblings were also acupuncturists, so growing up in an environment where the world of massage and acupuncture treatment was always close at hand, and receiving various forms of gifted education from his brother-in-law who is a doctor, naturally led him down the path to becoming an acupuncturist. Despite being only 33 years old, his skills have been recognized, and his activities have spread both domestically and internationally through word of mouth. In July 2020, he was featured on the Japanese TV program "Another Sky" as the personal acupuncturist of Masato Matsuura, the former CEO of Avex (currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Avex Inc.), which led to a flood of offers and a long waiting list for appointments, making him an overnight sensation. Currently, Dr. Oguchi's treatment fee in Japan is 100,000 yen for 30 minutes, but if it can relieve symptoms that you had given up on curing and pain that you had suffered for many years, then it's not necessarily expensive.

Profile of Takahiro Oguchi, Acupuncturist and Osteopath

Born in Tokyo in 1990. Graduated from Teikyo Heisei University, Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Completed numerous dissections at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine. From the age of 10, he studied acupuncture and osteopathy under his brother-in-law, an orthopedic surgeon, and upon entering high school, he acquired acupuncture and chiropractic techniques based on trigger point and meridian therapy under his older brother. He actively provides treatment overseas, visiting various parts of the world every month, including France, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Guam, and Hawaii. He treats celebrities, billionaires, and royalty in various countries, and this year he was in charge of treating players from the SAMURAI BLUE, the Japanese national team for the FIFA World Cup, and players from the WBC Samurai Japan team who were unwell.

The "Oguchi Method" treatment boasts the largest number of disciples in Japan and delivers highly effective results in a short amount of time.

As a therapist, he wears two hats: acupuncturist and osteopath. He has named his uniquely developed treatment method the "Oguchi Method," and the basic course consists of three themes: "Facial Contouring," "Cosmetic Osteopathy," and "Acupuncture Techniques." The "Oguchi Method Body Tech Osteopathy Association," a general incorporated association, holds seminars, and Mr. Oguchi's direct disciples, known as the "G7," serve as instructors, passing on the techniques and knowledge of the "Oguchi Method" to medical professionals, estheticians, and others involved in beauty and health who aspire to become therapists. It has become a hot topic because it produces high results even with just a 5-minute treatment, and many students gather from all over the country to learn the technique, with the number of disciples already reaching 5,000. Normally, seminars and courses often prohibit photography and video recording, but there are no such restrictions in the "Oguchi Method" seminars, so students can take home the techniques they learned that day as records and review them repeatedly from photos and videos. Since learning is not something that can be achieved overnight, these kinds of learning opportunities are invaluable treasures for those who want to touch people's bodies and approach treatment with the goal of becoming a "true healer."

A new initiative at a membership-based clinic: "Reclaiming a quarter of your life"

CLINIC 9ru (located on the 4th floor of The Peninsula Tokyo Hotel) is a members-only clinic that brings together the world's most advanced knowledge in anti-aging care and regenerative medicine. Here, based on the concept of "treating aging and caring for the future," the clinic offers the latest cosmetic medical treatments. As a new initiative, it combines the clinic's "regenerative medicine" with the "acupuncture treatment" utilizing "Oriental medicine" by acupuncturist and osteopath Takahiro Oguchi."Reducing health age and apparent age by 25% (one-quarter)"They are embarking on the development of a special menu that will be available by referral only, with the aim of achieving this goal. What kind of treatment will this unprecedented, cutting-edge anti-aging care, offered only by referral at a members-only clinic, entail? Let's ask Dr. Oguchi about just a few examples of the treatments offered.

”What is the latest treatment that combines "Oriental medicine" with "regenerative medicine"?

---What kind of new treatments are you working on with Clinic 9ru?

Dr. Oguchi: This is a completely new approach that doubles the effect of acupuncture treatment using traditional Chinese medicine by injecting "human stem cell culture supernatant," a cutting-edge regenerative medicine handled by "Clinic 9ru," along the meridians after the treatment.

---I heard that this special menu includes acupuncture treatment for the scalp?

Dr. Oguchi: In short, acupuncture is a treatment method of Oriental medicine that uses needles to stimulate acupoints (meridian points) scattered throughout the body, and utilizes this mechanism to change autonomic nervous system activity, thereby improving blood vessel regulation and organ function, regulating blood pressure, adjusting hormone balance, activating the immune system, and improving physical ailments. Muscles and fascia become old and rusty due to stress and aging, and the muscles of the head, in particular, sag due to aging and gravity, etc., and are the closest to the brain, so it is important to improve blood flow to prevent various problems from developing. Acupuncture treatment of the scalp is expected to activate brain nerve cells and promote the normal secretion of brain hormones (such as dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and growth hormone), and is considered effective for a wide variety of diseases and symptoms, including headaches, alopecia areata, gray hair, neurosis, dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss, Meniere's syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, facial neuralgia (facial nerve paralysis), cerebrovascular disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia, epilepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, bronchial asthma, high and low blood pressure, stomach pain, irritable bowel syndrome, polyneuritis, enuresis, lower back pain, neuralgia, dermatitis, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), irregular menstruation, functional uterine bleeding, and impotence (ED).

---Why did you decide to incorporate regenerative medicine into acupuncture treatment?

Dr. Oguchi: By combining acupuncture with regenerative medicine's "human stem cell culture supernatant," the acupuncture creates meridian routes, allowing the neurotransmitters in the "human stem cell culture supernatant" to travel along the meridians and be captured by receptors. This will be highly effective not only for anti-aging and preventative care, but also for depression and diabetes. I believe that depression is more likely to occur when the balance of electrical signals is disrupted, so by creating meridian routes with acupuncture, we first regulate the flow of electrical signals from the neck up, connecting the signals to the brain, and causing the brain to consciously try to heal itself. I believe this combination can definitely be expected to accelerate the healing process.

Boosting immunity through "gut health" to enhance natural healing power

---Please tell me if there are any easy ways to boost my own immunity.

Dr. Oguchi: Acupuncture and moxibustion, which enhance the body's natural healing power by regulating the flow of vital energy, play an important role in boosting "immunity." However, as an easy way for anyone to improve immunity on a daily basis, I am focusing on "gut health" and recommend the intake of plant-based lactic acid bacteria. This is because it leads to the activation of the immune system. In acupuncture treatment, pressing on acupoints such as Zhongwan and Tianshu can regulate the function of the gastrointestinal tract. When the gastrointestinal tract functions normally, the absorption of nutrients from food containing plant-based lactic acid bacteria is promoted, resulting in a synergistic effect for boosting "immunity." Plant-based lactic acid bacteria have the effect of boosting "immunity" by improving the intestinal environment. They can increase the number of good bacteria and decrease the number of bad bacteria in the intestines and activate the function of immune cells. In addition, plant-based lactic acid bacteria are known to produce short-chain fatty acids, which play an important role in regulating the immune system, and this can boost "immunity." Acupuncture and moxibustion and plant-based lactic acid bacteria can boost "immunity" through different approaches, and they play a complementary role to each other. Acupuncture and plant-based lactic acid bacteria are very effective against factors that weaken the immune system, such as stress and irregular lifestyles. I believe it is desirable to incorporate both acupuncture and plant-based lactic acid bacteria to boost "immunity." Since I travel abroad frequently for work, I make sure to take supplements containing live plant-based lactic acid bacteria that I can easily take anytime. Animal-based lactic acid bacteria are sensitive to heat and acid and are sterilized in the first place, so in order to deliver live plant-based lactic acid bacteria to the intestines, it is desirable to take live lactic acid bacteria, so-called "plant-based live lactic acid bacteria."

The "Hand of God" that played a vital role behind the scenes of the WBC, which created a wave of emotion around the world.”

Behind the scenes of this year's World Baseball Classic (WBC), which ended with a supremely dramatic conclusion like the climax of a movie and created a wave of emotion around the world, the meticulous medical support of Dr. Oguchi, known as the "God of Healing," was undoubtedly at the forefront. He treated and maintained the bodies of some players, including Sosuke Genda, who unfortunately injured his right hand during the Japan-Korea game. When we brought up the topic with Dr. Oguchi at the end of our interview, he smiled brightest that day and said, "Watching Genda play made my heart swell with emotion." Dr. Oguchi himself posted on his official Instagram about his joy when Genda came to see him first thing after returning home from the final game, clutching his gold medal. Not only in baseball, but also in soccer, martial arts, and the Olympics, he constantly receives offers from professional athletes. Behind the scenes, as a superhuman supporter for the athletes who shine on the big stage, he stands at the heart of the scene, and the "God of Healing" that everyone seeks is undoubtedly healing someone somewhere in the world today.