Medicine Body Studio | Acupuncture clinic Amsterdam

Welcome to Medicine Body Studio, a holistic acupuncture clinic in the heart of Amsterdam specializing in women’s health, somatic therapy, fertility support, burnout recovery, and mindful movement.

Ko offers acupuncture, soma acupuncture, Korean herbal medicine, somatic movement therapy, and energy healing. Ko specializes in women’s health treatments such hormonal balance, fertility, pregnancy & postnatal care, and anxiety & burnout recovery.

Kay offers somatic bodywork including soma shiatsu, acupressure, deep tissue massage, helping relieve muscular tension, improve mobility, and regulate stress-related conditions. More info on Kay’s bodywork therapy here.

Our focus is on supporting each client’s energetic connection between body and mind, while promoting a balanced way of living and improving specific health concerns.

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Our practice is registered with the Association Zhong (Nederlandse vereniging voor Traditionele Chinese Geneeskunde), KAB and SCAG.

In partnership with Coure del Sole Retreats & Artist Residency in Northern Italy, we organize retreats that nurture movement awareness and deepen connection with nature.

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Health Insurance Coverage 2026

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Ko’s therapy specializes in women’s health and psychosomatic symptoms, supporting pregnancy & post natal care

Ko Jihae (1979) is a registered acupuncturist, somatic movement therapist, dance artist and researcher based in Amsterdam. She worked as a professional contemporary dancer and choreographer for many years. She brings years of experience and understanding of body knowledge  into her practice.

From her early age, she became familiar with Oriental medicine and Acupuncture through her father who is a TKM (Traditional Korean Medicine) practitioner, known as TCM ( Traditional Chinese Medicine) in the West.

Her work embodies a holistic healing and somatic awareness approach to alternative medicine practice.

She is a cofounder of Medicine Body Studio in Amsterdam.

 

Diplomas &  Trainings

  • Acupuncture (BA) and Western medicine at Shenzhou open university of TCM.
  • Ontario college of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada.
  • Korean Sassang constitutional Acupuncture & Herbalism.
  • Dance Choreography (BA) in Hogeschool voor de kunsten.
  • Contemporary Dance in The School for Toronto Dance theatre.
  • Somatic psychology training Moving Cycle (Phase 1&2)
  • Somatic movement trainings such as Continuum, Authentic movement, Body Mind Centering, Qikung & Co-creation. Ongoing practice of Inquiry & Presence.

Booking & Services

Book online from our therapeutic services rooted in TCM , Acupuncture , energy healing and somatic practice.

Please note

  • Acupuncture  sessions are partially reimbursed by Dutch health  insurance companies  as alternative medicine. Health Insurance Coverage 2026
  • We apply a strict policy of 24hr advance cancelation & rescheduling.
  • For your appointment, please be on time or 5 min before. No need to come earlier.
  • Payment: Pin or Cash in the studio.
  • Reservation only. (Via booking online). Walk-in is not possible.
  • Package validation is for 6 month from the date of purchase.
  • Wear or bring comfortable clothing for your session.

Acupuncture therapy

Soma acupuncture

70min – 100eur

Soma Acupuncture is especially designed for psychosomatic symptoms such as anxiety, migraine, stress syndrome, burnout, depression, trauma, and fibromyalgia.

+Good to know! 3 follow-up sessions for 285 €  

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Acupuncture

70min – 100eur

Acupuncture is a holistic medicine that focuses on both preventive measures to enhance general well-being and targets a wide range of specific health concerns.

Sessions include prenatal, pregnancy and postnatal support.

+Good to know! 3 follow-up sessions for 285 €

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Somatic movement

90min – 125eur

Somatic movement focuses on enhancing awareness, balance, and perception of the body’s internal sensations, movements, and creative processes.

+Good to know! 3 follow-up sessions for 360 € 

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Energy Healing

90min – 125eur

Energy healing is a transformative process that revitalizes and harmonizes the energy body.

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Acupressure Therapy

Soma Shiatsu

By Kay

60min – 95eur

Soma Shiatsu is a bodywork therapy using traditional acupressure and meridian techniques on a futon, integrated with somatic awareness to release tension, improve mobility, and support overall well-being.

+Good to know! 3 follow-up sessions for 270 €   

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Deep Tissue therapy

by Kay

60min – 95eur

A tailored massage therapy using deep tissue and sports medicine techniques to relieve tension, improve mobility, and promote overall well-being. Includes a physical assessment and movement exercises.

+Good to know! 3 follow-up sessions for 270 €   

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Gina L.
Medicine Body Studio has an extraordinary approach combining meditation and mindfulness, somatic healing, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
I really value time with Ko, not just for her expert treatment but as time to explore spirituality and creativity that nurtures mind, body and soul. It’s opened up possibilities, brought hidden things to the surface, shown me new perspectives and has helped me realise that sometimes I must close my eyes to see.
★★★★★


Najla Z.
I believe in the power of acupuncture and Ko proved more that once her mastering in that field. ( I gave birth a few hours after being induced by Ko with acupuncture 40+ weeks pregnant, back pain, shoulder pain and now knee pain) What makes this place special is that you will always leave differently than when you’ve entered, in the best way possible.
★★★★★


Kim S.
An extraordinary place to work on body-mind connection, to explore your inner space, bodily movement, breathing, energy-flows (and blockages), and most important to search for and experiment with our own (hidden) healing capacities. Ko is a very special guide for such a journey. She is very calm and attentive, listen carefully to your problems, expectations and energy. She supports (and directs) very gently into the process of healing, relaxing and extending your body-mind awareness. Definitely recommended for anyone who had an injury (as I had), but also for everyone who wants to take a break from his busy (and sometimes stressful) daily routine to give space and time for his inner-outer self – I recommend it very much! Every session felt like a precious gift for my soul and body:)
★★★★★


Julia L.
I found Ko through her work as an Acupuncturist but soon realized she is so much more than that! The regular sessions turned into a very holistic and therapteutical process and changed me in fundamental ways. Her soft approach creates a very safe environment for pain and emotions to surface without ever feeling judged or misunderstood. But Ko’s studio is not just a place for healing, it is also a place to get to know yourself, a place to access your inner fountain of wisdom and spirituality. And for me, that is priceless.
Next to the Acupuncture I am using the Korean herbal medicine for anxiety and insomnia. I am in my second month of herbal medicine and haven’t felt anxious since and my sleep is almost back to normal. I am excited to keep using the medicine and am so thankful for what is has done for me!

I hope this review gives justice to my experience with Ko’s work because she became such a helping and guiding force in my life and I am very thankful to have crossed paths with her. I highly recommend!
★★★★★