English-Speaking Sports Physiotherapy in Tokyo
Helping runners, gym-goers, Hyrox athletes, and active professionals overcome pain and return to training.
Located near Roppongi & Hiroo
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Private 1-on-1 sessions
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English support available
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For expats, travelers & residents
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Located near Roppongi & Hiroo 〰️ Private 1-on-1 sessions 〰️ English support available 〰️ For expats, travelers & residents 〰️
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Runner’s knee
Achilles pain
Calf tightness
Hip pain while running
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Shoulder pain during bench press
Hip pinching during squats
Deadlift-related back pain
Wrist pain during push-ups
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Neck stiffness
Lower back pain
Postural tension
Headaches from desk work
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Running gait analysis
Return-to-sport rehab
Mobility limitations
Common Problems We Treat
Yokohama Physio provides one-on-one physiotherapy for people who want more than temporary symptom relief.
Treatment combines hands-on therapy, movement analysis, exercise, and practical strategies you can use immediately in daily life and training.
Instead of only treating painful areas, sessions focus on how the whole body moves during:
Walking
Running
Lifting
Sports
Daily movement
Treatment may include:
Hands-on therapy
Strength exercises
Mobility work
Running assessment
Movement retraining
Return-to-sport planning
A Movement-Based Approach to Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for Expats & International Residents in Tokyo
We work with expats, travelers, military personnel, business professionals, and international athletes living in Tokyo.
The clinic is conveniently located near Roppongi, Hiroo, and central Minato-ku.
English-speaking physiotherapy sessions are available.
Who This Is For
This service is suitable for:
Runners training for marathons
Hyrox athletes
CrossFit athletes
Weightlifters
Desk workers with chronic pain
Business travelers
Expats living in Tokyo
Active adults wanting long-term solutions
Session Information
Initial Session
Includes:
Detailed assessment
Movement analysis
Treatment
Exercise guidance
Explanation of contributing factors
Follow-Up Sessions
Focused treatment and progression based on your goals and response.
Meet Yuji Kitano
Yuji Kitano is a physiotherapist providing English-speaking strength and movement coaching for beginners, active adults, expats, and individuals wanting to improve long-term physical health in Tokyo and Yokohama.
With a background in physiotherapy and movement-based rehabilitation, coaching sessions combine exercise, movement coaching, and strength training with an understanding of pain, injury management, physical limitations, and long-term health.
Unlike general fitness training, sessions are designed for real people with real physical concerns — including pain, stiffness, deconditioning, lack of exercise experience, fear of movement, or health-related movement challenges.
Many clients are starting exercise for the first time in years, returning after injury, or simply wanting support to become healthier and more physically capable in daily life.
Yuji provides English-speaking physiotherapy for:
expats
international professionals
military personnel
travelers
Elite athletes
Physiotherapy Clinic Location in Tokyo
Location
Located within the facilities of Gym Concept Nishi-Azabu near:
Roppongi
Hiroo
Azabu-Juban
Minato-ku
Convenient for:
expats
embassy workers
international professionals
tourists staying in central Tokyo
Service Fee
All services are private-pay only.
You can pay by cash or credit card.
You can often claim your sessions through major international insurance companies; however, we do not accept Japanese National Health Insurance.
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Initial Consultation, Assessment, Treatment, and Exercise Prescription
The first 15–20 minute session focuses on identifying the root cause of your condition. We will also discuss your prognosis—how long recovery may take and what to expect throughout the process.
If we suspect an underlying medical condition or believe that hospital-based care is more appropriate, we will not proceed with treatment and will refer you to the relevant medical professional. In such cases, only the consultation and assessment fee of ¥3,500 (tax included) will apply.
Physiotherapy Treatment and Exercise Prescription
Following the initial assessment, the 40–50 minute treatment session includes:
Targeted hands-on treatment
A customised exercise program to support your recovery
A clear treatment roadmap to help you achieve long-term results
This approach ensures you receive a comprehensive, individualised care plan tailored to your condition and recovery goals.
Fees and Payment
The total cost for the Initial Consultation + Treatment Session is:
¥22,000 (tax included)Payment can be made by credit card or cash.
We also provide all necessary receipts and documentation for private insurance reimbursement, if required.
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Physiotherapy Follow-Up Sessions
Each follow-up session includes 50-60 minutes of tailored physiotherapy treatment and exercise prescription to support your recovery and progress.
Fee: ¥19.800 (inc. tax) per session.
These sessions are designed to build on your initial assessment, addressing your specific needs and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Appointments are available fully in English. The clinic is experienced working with international patients and English-speaking clients in Japan.
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It’s located in Gym Concept in Nishi-Azabu, a few minutes’ walk from Roppongi Hills toward Hiroo.
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No referral is needed.
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Comfortable clothing that you can move in. Shower, rental towels, and shoes are available (no charge).
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Physiotherapy may help improve movement, strength, mobility, and loading strategies contributing to chronic back pain. Treatment focuses on identifying movement patterns and physical factors that may be related to ongoing symptoms.
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Yes. The clinic commonly works with runners, gym athletes, Hyrox athletes, and active adults managing sports injuries, training-related pain, or return-to-sport rehabilitation.
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Yes. Visitors traveling in Tokyo can also book physiotherapy sessions during their stay in Japan.
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Yes. Pain and movement problems are often more complex than simply treating one body part.
Sometimes people have already received treatment focused only on the painful area, without looking at how the entire body moves together during daily activities, work, exercise, walking, running, or sport.
The body is constantly adapting to forces, movement demands, previous injuries, stress, and lifestyle. If certain movements, loads, or environments continue to overload the system, symptoms may continue to return even after temporary relief.
At Yokohama Physio, treatment focuses on understanding how the body moves as a whole and helping individuals improve movement options, strength, adaptability, and confidence through individualized rehabilitation and exercise.
There is currently no online booking for Tokyo sessions.
Please contact us directly to arrange availability.
Let’s Work Together
English-speaking physiotherapist in Tokyo providing private physiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain, headaches, mobility problems, and performance rehabilitation. Tokyo appointments available through Yokohama Physio.