Who We Are

Our Story

We are the Ito family, and we have been calling Australia home since 2003, when we first arrived in Perth to further our studies. We quickly fell in love with the breathtaking beauty of Australian nature, Perth’s beaches, and its laid-back coastal lifestyle. Nearly 20 years later, our journey has brought us to Brisbane — a vibrant, growing city where we are excited to continue sharing our passion for traditional Japanese wellness.As we begin this exciting new chapter in Brisbane, we are delighted to welcome both familiar faces and new community members to reconnect with nature and recapture inner peace and serenity. We are here to support you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and continuing your wellness journey.

About Yugen Clinic

Nagomi Japanese Medicine was founded in 2010, and for over a decade, we have been committed to providing high-quality health care and wellness services to the Australian community. Together with my wife, Suri, we relaunched our new traditional Japanese therapy clinic under the name Yugen Japanese Medicine, now located in Morningside, QLD. Suri is an explorer and world traveller (also known as a petroleum engineer!). Her deep appreciation for Japanese culture and tradition, along with her background in management and marketing, has led her to join the Yugen Japanese Medicine team.

About Minoru

Born and raised in Japan, Minoru brings to Australia broad experience in treating all types of musculoskeletal issues. Prior to coming to Australia, Minoru had worked as a Judo therapist (Physical Rehabilitation Therapist/Bonesetter) and Shiatsu therapist in Orthopaedic clinic in Tokyo for over 10 years. He graduated in Judo therapy 柔道整復術, a tradition bonesetting technique called Seikotsu-jutsu used for treating Japanese Samurais dated back to the 15th century (Warring States period), later days treating Judo and other Japanese traditional sport players. Along with the evolution of judo, Seikotsu-jutsu was also popularized, and evolved into coaptation, bonesetting and osteopathy. Judo therapy is a Japanese national qualification issued under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare which uses conservative method based on traditional Japanese medicine and Western medical knowledge in 1920, the equivalent of Physiotherapists and Osteopath in Australia.

During his study, Minoru achieved a black belt in Judo. This fundamental mastery guides him to become expert in treating wounds and sport injuries with Traditional Japanese Medicine techniques originating from the Warrior class and fighters in feudal Japan. These combination of ancient and modern results in a treatment approach that is well designed to induce the most natural and rapid healing.

Minoru is as well highly trained in Shiatsu and comes from a family lineage of shiatsu specialists. He also uses stretching, Shiatsu massage, mobilisation and modern techniques, moxibustion and homeopathy to treat both acute and chronic problems. He is an accredited remedial massage therapist and Homeopathy with Australian Natural Therapists Association.

Our wishes are for you to get well and stay well. With more than 20 years of professional experience, we will help you to restore and maintain your health, balance and harmony.

- Yugen admin