ALTER PHYSIO & ACUPUNCTURE
Alter Physio & Acupuncture
AlterPhysio Amsterdam clinic
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Heal the root.Not justthe pain.

Physiotherapy and acupuncture in Amsterdam.Western precision. Eastern depth. One practice.

How It Works
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THE APPROACH

Further than the symptom.

01

Grounded in science.

Every decision draws from current clinical evidence. Nothing more, nothing less.

02

Nothing in isolation.

Pain points elsewhere. We follow it — tracing tension, movement, and stress back to their origin.

03

Built to hold.

Not a temporary fix. A change that remains when the sessions end.

WHERE TO START

Two paths.
One body.

Begin where it makes sense. Both disciplines are available — separately, or together.

01Western Medicine

Physiotherapy

For what hurts when you move.

  • Acute and chronic pain
  • Sports injuries & rehab
  • Restricted movement
  • Athletic performance
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With Hide Kuwabara

02Eastern Medicine

Acupuncture

For what lingers beneath the surface.

  • Stress & nervous system
  • Sleep and fatigue
  • Internal imbalance
  • Chronic tension
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With Haruki Sakai or Soichiro Funo

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WHAT WE TREAT

Concerns we support

YOUR FIRST VISIT

What happens
when you arrive.

01

Listen & assess.

Your history, your pattern, your concern — understood in full before treatment begins.

02

See the wider picture.

Beyond the painful area. We trace the source — through movement, tension, and context.

03

Treat with precision.

Physiotherapy, acupuncture, or both — selected for what your body needs that day.

04

Leave with clarity.

What we found, what we did, and what comes next. No ambiguity.

COLLABORATIONIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RECOVER FACTORY

Deeper recovery.
Myofascial Massage Therapy.

In partnership with The Recover Factory — specialized muscle recovery available alongside your treatment at Alter Physio.

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"The body keeps score.
We help it settle."

THE PRACTITIONERS

Who you will see.

Movement. Internal medicine. Clinical precision.
Three specialisms — available together when needed.

Hide Kuwabara
PHYSIOTHERAPY

Hide Kuwabara

Physiotherapist & Founder

Movement · Performance · East–West

Amsterdam Zuid daily · Amstelveen Friday mornings

Movement is his language. Hide combines Western physiotherapy with Eastern medicine to trace pain back to its origin — and correct how the body moves, not just where it hurts.

Meet Hide →
Haruki Sakai
ACUPUNCTURE

Haruki Sakai

Acupuncturist — Internal Medicine & Moxibustion

Internal · Moxibustion · Constitution

Amsterdam Zuid only

Haruki works where tension runs deepest. Trained in traditional Japanese acupuncture with a focus on internal medicine, he uses moxibustion and needle work to restore balance in the organs, nervous system, and constitution.

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Soichiro Funo
ACUPUNCTURE

Soichiro Funo

Acupuncturist — Orthopaedic & Clinical

Orthopaedic · Ultrasound · Clinical

Amsterdam Zuid daily · Amstelveen Friday afternoons

Soichiro brings clinical precision to acupuncture. With a background in orthopaedic medicine and training in ultrasound-guided needling, he bridges the language of Western diagnosis with the depth of Japanese acupuncture.

Meet Soichiro →

IN THEIR WORDS

Results that
speak plainly.

Hide kijkt op een andere manier als normale fysiotherapeuten. Hij zoekt naar de oorzaak van je klacht in plaats van alleen de symptomen te behandelen. Ik ben super tevreden en zou Hide zeker aanbevelen!
Sanne van Dijke
Sanne van Dijke
BRONZE MEDALIST · JUDO · TOKYO 2020
★★★★★
I had been struggling with persistent heaviness and pain around my ankle for a long time. Instead of just focusing on the painful area, the treatment took a whole-body approach, addressing balance and connections throughout my body. Not only did I experience immediate relief, but I was also given clear guidance on exercises to manage any future pain.
Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER · K.A.A. GENT
★★★★★
Na maanden van rugpijn en een armblessure door Padel, bezocht ik Hide's praktijk. De professionele, vriendelijke sfeer viel direct op. Hide analyseerde mijn klachten grondig en stelde een op maat gemaakte behandeling voor. Na enkele sessies was de pijn volledig verdwenen.
Martin Gussinklo
Martin Gussinklo
SENIOR EXECUTIVE · AMSTERDAM
★★★★★
JOURNAL

From the practice.

AlterPhysio treatment room
FIRST VISIT

Your first visit,
clearly explained.

What to expect

Your first session, insurance, costs, and how it all works — answered before you arrive.

Read the FAQ →

Care in English

All sessions available in English. Insurance guidance included for those new to the Dutch system.

For international patients →
AlterPhysio clinic interior
LOCATION

Arent Janszoon Ernststraat 665A
1082 LG Amsterdam

Mon – Fri8:00 – 20:00
Saturday8:00 – 18:00
Sunday8:00 – 18:00
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CONTACT+31 6 4006 6580@alterphysioandacupuncure

Also at Amstelveen

Inside Fysio Quality

Heemraadschapslaan 102 L
1181 VC Amstelveen

Parking available

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Fridays only
Hide Kuwabara8:00 – 13:00
Soichiro Funo14:00 – 20:00
WHEN YOU'RE READY

One session.
A different understanding.

The first session is for listening — your history, your pattern, your goal. Treatment begins the same day.

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