Japanese Integrated Medicine
Acupuncture & Acupressure
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Head to Toe Body Realignment
Tired of feeling out of balance?
Is your body asking for something deeper than pills?
Ready for real, lasting relief — naturally?
Welcome to Kenko Clinic
At Kenko Clinic, Alison offers deeply personalised healing, that combines traditional Japanese techniques with modern physical treatments.
With a truly integrated approach to health and healing, blended Japanese medicine treatments are combined with personalised fitness and natural nutrition guidance. Through techniques like Amatsu, massage, acupuncture, cupping and far infrared lamp therapy, she works to restore balance in both body and mind. This integrated approach supports your physical and emotional well-being in a calm, supportive space.
Why Kenko Clinic?
Blended treatments for deeper, long-lasting results
Treatments tailored to you
A calm, safe space to heal.
Testimonials
Gillian
I have been taking treatments from Alison over the past year or so and have found them to be beneficial for my sciatica. The massage has helped my stiff back, pain, and numbness. The needles are very relaxing and the whole experience has been so lovely. Alison is a very positive and knowledgeable person who has helped me to cope through a difficult time in my life.
Keira
From the moment I arrived Alison made me feel very welcome & comfortable. I’m a fellow group exercise instructor with Alison & I enjoyed the mobility movements along with the massage & stretches.
I felt extremely relaxed afterwards. I was surprised with the internal pressure as it felt different but relieving. I admire Alison’s knowledge & dedication.
Steve
I have now been seeing Alison for 1 year for back issues. I was somewhat sceptical before first going!
I had no reason to worry. Alison is thorough professional and uses her skills to hone into the right areas to relieve symptoms.
JIM works for me as an overall health benefit
Services and Events
Explore Our Holistic Treatments for Mind, Body, and Spirit Harmony.
ACUPUNCTURE & ACUPRESSURE
Gentle yet powerful techniques for restoring balance
At Kenko Clinic, I use a style of acupuncture that’s a little different to what most people expect. Japanese acupuncture is known for being gentler, more precise, and highly tailored to the individual.
Instead of deep or forceful needling, the Japanese approach is subtle, refined, and responsive — often using just a few very fine needles to create powerful effects. For sensitive clients or those new to acupuncture, this style feels reassuring, safe, and deeply calming
SEKKOTSU BODY REALIGNMENT
At Kenko Clinic, we don’t just treat pain — we look at how the whole body moves, aligns, and supports itself. That’s why we use Sekkotsu, a traditional Japanese manual therapy that focuses on realigning bones and joints, restoring natural posture, and encouraging proper movement patterns.
Sekkotsu (pronounced “seck-kot-su”) literally means “bone setting”, and was originally practiced by martial arts healers in Japan to treat injuries, strains, and dislocations. Today, it’s evolved into a powerful hands-on method for rebalancing the body — especially the spine, pelvis, hips, shoulders, and neck.
ANMA MASSAGE
At Kenko Clinic, Anma Massage is a core part of how we support your body’s natural ability to heal. Anma (pronounced “An-mah”) is one of the oldest forms of traditional Japanese massage, practiced for over 1,500 years.
Rooted in the wisdom of Eastern medicine, Anma focuses on stimulating energy pathways
(meridians), releasing tension, improving circulation, and calming the nervous system — all
without the need for oils.
But here at Kenko Clinic, I’ve taken it a step further.
JAPANESE MOVING CUPPING
At Kenko Clinic, we offer a deeply relaxing and restorative therapy called Japanese Moving Cupping — a traditional practice with modern benefits. Rooted in centuries of Japanese healing wisdom, this technique combines gentle suction with smooth, flowing movements to encourage your body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance.
GUA SHA
Release tension. Boost circulation. Restore vitality.
At Kenko Clinic, I sometimes include Gua Sha (pronounced gwa-sha) as part of your treatment — a simple, yet powerful technique that helps release muscle tension, fascia restriction, and stagnant circulation.
Using a smooth-edged jade Gua Sha tool, I gently “scrape” along the skin in long, flowing strokes to stimulate blood flow and lymphatic drainage, breaking down blockages and easing tight or painful areas.
MET (MUSCULAR ENERGY TRANSFER)
Muscular Energy Transfer (MET) is a gentle, yet highly effective technique used to improve muscle function, joint mobility, and overall balance. It works by using your own muscle energy—through carefully guided contractions and releases—to reset tension, lengthen muscles, and realign joints.
During an MET session, your practitioner will guide you to gently contract specific muscles while in a precise position. This contraction, combined with subtle stretching and controlled release, helps your muscles and joints move more freely and restores natural balance.
FAR INFRARED LAMP THERAPY
At Kenko Clinic, we use a special therapeutic device called the TDP Far Infrared Heat Lamp — often described by our clients as "like being warmed by the sun, from the inside out." This gentle yet deeply effective therapy supports healing at a cellular level and is a wonderful complement to acupuncture, massage, or used on its own.
HEALTH & NUTRITION
At Kenko Clinic, we believe that what you eat plays a vital role in how your body feels, moves, and recovers. Alison Williams-Smith, Nutrition & Lifestyle Advisor at Kenko Clinic, provides practical, personalized guidance to support your overall wellness.
What you can expect:
Practical, Whole-Food Advice
Support for Your Lifestyle & Goals
Understanding Your Choices
Safe & Accessible Guidance
Ampuku & Visceral Massage
Included as part of your full Japanese Integrated Medicine session, Ampuku gently works the abdomen to support internal organ function, improve circulation, and release tension. This traditional therapy helps balance energy, ease digestive or pelvic discomfort, and complements other holistic treatments for whole-body wellbeing.
FAQs
Answers to Your Holistic Health Queries at Kenko Clinic
What is the Kenko Clinic approach?
Each session is a unique combination of therapies, personalised to where you are on your healing journey.
What makes our method unique?
We integrate methods from acupuncture, physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic care, and massage. This fusion helps realign the body and support long-term results.
Each session is a unique combination of therapies, personalised to where you are on your healing journey. It will move at a relaxed pace – you will be heard supported and never rushed.
What are your Professional Certifications?
1. Registered Japanese Integrated Medicine Practitioner (UK & Japan certified)
2. Natural Health & Nutrition Advisor
3. Pilates Instructor
4. Personal Trainer | Strength & Conditioning Coach
What are the benefits to my body?
1. Improves posture and flexibility of the body
2. Corrects and improves joint mobility
3. Relieves chronic pain
4. Eases and reduces back pain
5. Reduces degenerative joint disease
6. Reduces muscle tension and tightness
7. Stimulates the blood and lymph flow
8. Increases lymphatic drainage
9. Improves organ functions
10. Increases health of the immune system
11. Balances the body for improved health
12. Eases constipation
13. Nutritional & digestive advice and treatment
What are the benefits to my mind?
1. Reduces stress and anxiety
2. Helps with nervous disorders
3. Eases migraine & headache symptoms
4. Harmonises both the nervous system and the energy meridian systems
5. Creates a state of deep relaxation, calm & peace
What is the Kenko Clinic's vision?
To empower individuals with the tools and support needed to live a life of harmony, strength and wellness.
