Menu & Fees
Clinical Menu & Fee Schedule
Initial WHO-Standard Chiropractic (Assessment + Full-Body Treatment)
Duration: approx. 60 min (Consultation & Exam + Adjustment + Self-Care)
- ✓ Complimentary clean treatment attire provided
- ✓ Yoshihiko Sugiyama personally manages your care from start to finish
- ✓ Major Credit Cards & IC Transit Cards accepted
Follow-up Visits (Maintenance & Realignment)
Duration: approx. 35 min
Special Tier: Video Recording Model (Initial ¥12,000) Details
Duration: approx. 70 min. Special discounted rate for clients consenting to session video recording for social media (YouTube/Instagram).
Multi-Session Package Passes (5, 8, & 15 Sessions)
Cost-Effective SavingsPackage passes (5, 8, and 15 visits) are available at the front desk for regular maintenance. No aggressive sales or pushy promotions.
5 Steps from Arrival to Departure
Arrival & Health Questionnaire (approx. 5 min)
You will complete a brief intake form regarding your symptoms, daily habits, and work environment. Clean, comfortable treatment wear is provided free of charge, so you can visit directly in suits, dresses, or casual clothes.
In-Depth Consultation & Biomechanical Exam (approx. 15 min)
We perform static posture analysis, joint range of motion (ROM) tests, orthopedic safety evaluations, and neurological reflex tests. Rather than focusing solely on painful spots, we pinpoint the true structural origin of your symptoms.
Rooton Comprehensive Treatment (approx. 25-30 min)
Combining WHO-standard chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release, and neural reflex balancing, we release chronic tension without excessive force, guiding your body into genuine lightness.
Before/After Evaluation & Your "Body Manual" Guide (approx. 10 min)
We re-evaluate your joint mobility, spinal balance, and breathing ease together. You receive personalized, realistic self-care exercises tailored to your daily desk work or lifestyle habits.
Payment & Optional Future Planning (approx. 5 min)
Payment is completed via Cash, Credit Cards, IC Cards, or iD. Follow-up scheduling is based on your pace and personal goals—we never force future bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1
Does the spinal adjustment hurt? What causes the popping sound?
It does not hurt at all. The popping sound is never bones breaking or grinding. When the internal pressure of the joint capsule changes, nitrogen gas dissolved in synovial fluid rapidly vaporizes and forms tiny bubbles (cavitation), creating a harmless acoustic popping sound. While gentle manual adjustments are standard, gentle non-cracking instrument methods (Activator) are always available for sensitive clients.
Q2
I dislike cracking sounds. Can you treat without them? What is instrument care?
Yes, absolutely. Rooton provides zero-cracking instrument care using the FDA/medical-grade Activator instrument, delivering high-speed micro-vibrations to reset neurological joint receptors without manual twisting. We also utilize medical-grade IASTM fascia tools. This is highly popular for osteoporosis tendencies, seniors, and anyone who prefers completely relaxing, gentle care.
Q3
What is the crucial difference between chiropractic and regular massage or osteopathy?
Unlike temporary symptomatic rubdowns or generic massage, Rooton operates under WHO (World Health Organization) international standards (representing the top 2% of accredited practitioners in Japan). We analyze skeletal alignment, fascial tension lines, and neurological signaling as an integrated whole to resolve the authentic root causes of chronic dysfunction.
Q4
How many sessions are recommended to feel lasting lightness and posture improvement?
Most clients notice significant lightness, deeper breathing, and expanded joint mobility immediately following their first session. To help chronic postural habits and fascial memory settle into lasting comfort, we typically recommend an initial series of concentrated sessions paired with daily customized self-care.
Q5
Where is the clinic located, and how do I make a reservation?
Yoshihiko Sugiyama's clinical sessions are hosted inside AC Chiropractic Nakameguro (partner clinic), a 5-minute walk from Nakameguro Station. Reservations are available 24/7 online. Please select Mr. Sugiyama's Initial Consultation calendar.
Q6
What payment methods are accepted? Can I use mobile QR apps?
We accept Cash, major Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club), Japanese Transit IC Cards (Suica, PASMO), and iD. Please note that barcode/QR-code apps (PayPay, Rakuten Pay) are not accepted.
Q7
Are multi-session packages (ticket passes) available? Do they offer savings?
Yes. We offer 5-session, 8-session, and 15-session prepaid packages. They reduce the per-session cost compared to single visits. They are offered strictly at the reception upon client request, with zero pressure or forced sales.
Q8
Can I receive treatment if I have severe stiffness, scoliosis, or a past herniated disc?
Yes, absolutely. Because Yoshihiko Sugiyama holds a WHO-standard B.C.Sc. chiropractic degree, he conducts rigorous orthopedic and neurological safety assessments prior to any physical intervention. If manual adjustments are contraindicated, gentle instrument-assisted and fascial methods will be carefully selected.
Q9
Can I visit directly after work? Do I need to bring a change of clothes?
Yes, you are warmly welcome to visit after work. Clean, comfortable treatment wear (tops and bottoms) is provided free of charge, so you can arrive in business suits, skirts, or casual outfits without any need to carry extra clothes.
Q10
Do you accept international visitors and provide English consultation?
Yes, international clients and foreign residents are warmly welcomed. In addition to direct English communication, we utilize Google's state-of-the-art AI translation system (Gemini) for over 100 languages, allowing precise consultation on intricate pain sensations. Credit card payments and free treatment wear are fully prepared.