Amatsu is an holistic Japanese therapy that has been influenced by Chinese, Korean as well as other Oriental sciences and philosophies.it has grown into its present form through the research and clinical experience of its practitioners. Its philosophies are as appropriate now (if not more so), as they were 2000 years ago.

Amatsu Natural Japanese Medicine emerged in the West due to the efforts of three westerners - Dennis Bartram, William Doolan and Chris Rowarth, studying under the guidance of Dr Masaaki Hatsumi.  In 1995 Dr Hatsumi broke with Japanese tradition and granted them the full teaching rites to the Hichi Buko Goshin Jutsu and Amatsu.

Hichi Buko Goshin Jutsu Ryu is the ancient traditional healing art of Japan, the main purpose of which is the restoration of the body's ability to heal itself through gentle manipulation of the bodies soft tissues -muscles, ligaments etc.  The Hichi Buko Goshin Jutsu tradition holds the secret of the opening of flowers, the very essence of life on our planet.  Dr Hatsumi preaches the importance of understanding the principles underlying the techniques, not just the mechanics.