Athletic Trainer × Acupuncturist

For athletes and everyday aches.Expert hands,
real care.

Certified athletic trainer and licensed acupuncturist from Japan. From pro athletes to everyday aches, everyone gets the same standard of care. Feel free to reach out in English or Japanese.

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Ryota Suzuki
Ryota SuzukiBased in Belgium · Across Europe

Service

What I can do for you

Session Flow

How a session works

  1. 01

    Consultation

    I listen to your pain, your daily routine and your sport.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    I check posture, movement and muscles to find the cause.

  3. 03

    Treatment

    Acupuncture and manual therapy, tailored to how you are.

  4. 04

    Self-care

    Stretches and movement tips you can do at home.

  5. 05

    Follow-up

    I check in by DM and plan your next session.

Athletes & Clubs

For professional athletes and clubs

  • Conditioning
  • Injury assessment and rehabilitation through return to play
  • Matchday and travel support
  • Recovery with acupuncture
  • Care in Japanese for Japanese players abroad

Club contracts / individual players / one-off support

Companies & Individuals

For companies and individuals

  • Acupuncture and body care for stiff shoulders, back pain, headaches, eye strain and more
  • Posture care for desk work, with self-care guidance
  • On-site sessions at your office

Individuals / companies (employee wellbeing)

Approach

How I work

Professional standards
For years I managed players' condition every day in Japanese pro football. Pro or not, I look at your body with the same standards.
Assess the movement, then needle
I assess how you move, then use acupuncture to release muscle tension. You leave with self-care to keep it from coming back.
Care in your language
Explaining what hurts in a second language is hard. I work in English, and in Japanese for those who feel more at home with it.

Education

Teaching the next
generation, too.

Ryota Suzuki demonstrating a technique to students Ryota Suzuki talking with students in class

Passing on what I learned
at the pitchside.

I have taught classes and hands-on sessions for future athletic trainers. Putting field know-how into clear words also helps me explain things to athletes and clients.

  • Part-time lecturer (2023–2026)
    Hokkaido Medical & Sports College / Hokkaido High-Technology College
  • Hands-on teaching: taping, conditioning, physical assessment

Profile

About me

Ryota Suzuki鈴木 亮太

Born in 1995 in Japan. Played basketball through high school, then studied sports and acupuncture at Hokkaido Medical & Sports College (now Hokkaido High-Technology College), qualifying as an athletic trainer and acupuncturist. From 2017, spent nine seasons with three pro football clubs in Japan, handling treatment, rehab and performance data. Freelance since 2026, based in Belgium.

Licenses

  • Japan Sport Association Certified Athletic Trainer (JSPO-AT)

    日本スポーツ協会公認 アスレティックトレーナー

  • Japanese National License in Acupuncture and Moxibustion

    はり師・きゅう師（日本の国家資格）

Career

  1. 2014

    Graduated from Kitahiroshima High School, HokkaidoPlayed basketball through high school

  2. 2016

    Graduated in sports, Hokkaido Medical & Sports CollegeNow Hokkaido High-Technology CollegeCertified as a JSPO athletic trainer

  3. 2017

    Graduated in acupuncture, same collegeLicensed in acupuncture and moxibustion

  4. 2017– 2020

    Trainer, Kataller ToyamaAcademy (2017), first team (2018–2020)

  5. 2021– 2024

    First-team trainer, V-Varen NagasakiLed rehab and performance data. Attended every match in 2024

  6. 2025

    First-team trainer, Júbilo IwataTreatment and rehab for short-term injuries

  7. 2026– Now

    Went freelance and moved to Europe

Recent Activity

What I've been up to

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Contact

Get in touch by Instagram DM.

I'll share prices and availability by DM, one person at a time.
Just want to give it a try? That's more than welcome.

What I can help with

  • Everyday aches: neck, shoulders, lower back, headaches
  • Sports injuries and rehab back to play
  • Conditioning and recovery around matches
  • Advice on posture and how you move
  • Support for clubs and players, including travel

What your first message could look like

Hi! I work at a desk all day and get stiff shoulders and headaches. I live in Belgium and would like to try a session on a weekday evening. How much does it cost?

I play football in Belgium and I'm coming back from a hamstring strain. Could you help with my rehab?

It helps to mention what's bothering you, where you are, when suits you, and your language (English or Japanese).

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