Fertility, Birth & Beyond
At Sanpodo Acupuncture in Shibuya/Daikanyama, we provide personalized care for women’s health and fertility concerns.
Acupuncture for Women's Health
Your body is always communicating, through fatigue, pain, emotional shifts, and cycles that feel harder than they should.
At Sanpodo Acupuncture, we listen carefully to what your body is telling us, and work with it rather than against it.
Whether you're navigating a diagnosed condition, trying to conceive, or simply feeling out of balance, our treatments are tailored to your constitution, your lifestyle, and where you are right now.
Women's Health & Hormonal Balance
Stress, poor sleep, and the demands of daily life can quietly disrupt hormonal balance, sometimes long before anything shows up on a medical test.
In traditional Chinese medicine, we often see these patterns as blood deficiency, qi deficiency, or qi stagnation: the body's resources running low, or energy that isn't flowing freely.
These imbalances can show up as:
• Severe or painful periods
• Irregular or unpredictable cycles
• Mood changes linked to your cycle
• Abdominal stiffness, back pain, or cold in the lower body
• Persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
• Digestive irregularity or poor sleep
• Conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, ovarian cysts, or uterine fibroids
Treatment at Sanpodo addresses the whole picture — not just the diagnosis. We work to restore balance
across your body so that your cycle becomes something you can move through with ease, not dread.
Acupuncture is also safe to continue alongside fertility clinic treatments, and many clients find it supports and
enhances the work they're already doing with their doctors.
Maternity Acupuncture
Pregnancy is a profound time — and also one where your body is working extraordinarily hard. Gentle, pregnancy-safe acupuncture can help you feel more comfortable, more rested, and more at ease as you move toward birth.
We offer support for:
• Back, shoulder, neck, and hip discomfort
• Leg swelling, heaviness, or cold feet
• Nausea and morning sickness
• Sleep difficulties or anxiety
• Breech or abnormal fetal position (via moxibustion)
• Preparation for a calm, positive birth experience
Sanyinjiao (SP6) Moxibustion
The acupoint SP6, long used in traditional medicine to support women's health, is a cornerstone of our maternity care.
Regular moxibustion here encourages circulation, relaxation, and deep breathing, all of which support a more comfortable labour. We also teach simple home practices so you can continue supporting yourself between sessions.
Good Fit If You...
• Are trying to conceive and want natural support alongside or between clinic treatments
• Experience difficult, painful, or irregular periods
• Are pregnant and looking for gentle, drug-free comfort support
• Have a diagnosed condition such as endometriosis or PCOS
• Want to support your hormonal health through lifestyle changes and regular care
English-Friendly Care in Shibuya
Consultations are available in English. Whether you're a Tokyo resident or visiting from abroad, you're welcome at Sanpodo, we take time to understand your history, your concerns, and your goals before every treatment.
One practitioner. One treatment room. Fully focused on you.
Experience & Memory Services
Couple-friendly Moxibustion Workshop for a Positive Birth
Maternity Mehendi + Photo Service
Outdoor Family Photo Sessions (Omiyamairi, Shichi-Go-San, etc.)