Brain-Based Scalp Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, and stress-related disorders

May 20, 2026

Brain-Based Scalp Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, and stress-related disorders

Yoshifumi Tomita, L.Ac.

Yoshifumi Tomita is a premier Japanese acupuncturist and the Secretary-General of the Japan YNSA Association. As a direct disciple and certified instructor of Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto—the founder of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA)—Tomita has played a pivotal role in the global dissemination of this technique. He has co-authored two definitive YNSA textbooks in Japan alongside Dr. Yamamoto.

With a clinical focus on neurological and functional disorders, Tomita operates a specialized clinic in Osaka, Japan. He has extensive experience treating stroke sequelae, Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, mood disorders, and alopecia areata.

A highly sought-after educator, Tomita is recognized as one of the most active YNSA instructors globally. He has trained thousands of medical professionals, including physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and licensed acupuncturists across Japan, the United States, Taiwan, and Italy. His teaching emphasizes the seamless integration of traditional East Asian medicine with modern neuroscience, focusing on reproducible results and practical clinical excellence.

Key Highlights

In this Presentation (with Japanese Translator) internationally recognized YNSA instructor, Yoshifumi Tomita L.Ac, presents a detailed exploration of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA), one of Japan’s most influential acupuncture systems for neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, autonomic dysfunction, and functional recovery. As a direct disciple of Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto — founder of YNSA — Tomita shares both the philosophy and practical clinical applications of this highly specialized scalp acupuncture method.

The presentation features extensive real-world clinical case studies demonstrating measurable functional improvements in patients with stroke hemiplegia, Parkinson’s disease, chronic neurological deficits, fine motor dysfunction, gait impairment, tremors, chronic pain, and other difficult neurological conditions. Tomita explains how YNSA differs from traditional scalp acupuncture systems through its precise palpation-based diagnostic methods, reproducible treatment protocols, and emphasis on minimal yet highly targeted stimulation.

A major focus of the webinar is neurorehabilitation. Multiple stroke recovery cases are presented, including patients who had been told no further improvement was possible after conventional rehabilitation plateaued. Through before-and-after clinical footage, Tomita demonstrates improvements in gait stability, standing balance, finger extension, shoulder mobility, fine motor recovery, and functional independence following YNSA treatment.

The webinar also explores the application of YNSA in Parkinson’s disease, particularly for tremor reduction, movement improvement, mood support, and chronic pain management. Tomita discusses how YNSA may support neurological recovery by improving cerebral blood flow, enhancing neurofunctional connectivity, modulating neuroinflammation, and supporting neuroplasticity.

The presentation highlights the Japanese acupuncture philosophy underlying YNSA: precision over force. Tomita emphasizes that successful treatment depends not on strong stimulation, but on accurate point location, minimal discomfort, patient feedback, and refined palpatory skill. He explains why Dr. Yamamoto preferred gentle, nearly painless needling techniques using specialized Japanese needles and why hands-on training is considered essential for mastering the system.