Masahiro Takakura ND, LAc, DC
Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Chiropractic
Special interests: Naturopathic Primary Care, Physical Medicine, Acupuncture, CranioSacral
Dr. Takakura is a Naturopathic Physician, Chiropractor, and a licensed acupuncturist. He graduated with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's of Acupuncture from Bastyr University, and received his Doctorate degree of Chiropractic Medicine from National University of Health Science in Lombard, Illinois.
Dr. Takakura is a licensed primary care provider in Washington State.
Dr. Takakura has learned the medicine from various practitioners such as Dr Viola M. Frymann, Dr Dan Bensky, Dr Alain Gehin, Dr Nancy Soliven, Dr David W. Leaf, Dr Kurt Larson, Dr Kenzo Kase, Drs from Gonsted seminar, Sensei Shudo Denmei, and Sensei Stephan Brown.
Dr. Takakura has specialized training in CranioSacral Therapy, Cranio Osteopathy, Sacro-Occipital technique, Gonstead technique, Motion Palpation technique, Cox Decompression Technique (Certified), Applied kinesiology (Certified), Kinesio Taping (Certified Instructor), Visceral Manipulation (Teaching Assistant with Upledger Institute), Japanese Acupuncture, and Sotai.
Dr. Takakura focuses on combining science with nature providing an integrated approach to health. He provides support on multiple levels from prevention to chronic diseases. From the initial visit, Dr. Takakura teaches his patients to understand their bodies and treatments to assist healing.
Dr. Takakura truly embodies one of the basic naturopathic principles "Doctor as Teacher." He is also an assistant professor for physical medicine department at Bastyr University. Goal "True wellness is achieved by what you do everyday and not what happens during the visit. My job is to remove road blocks to health and to empower people to take charge of their health."
Dr. Takakura believes in the least invasive, most individualized treatment for your body. Specific chiropractic techniques, visceral manipulation, Craniosacral therapy or Cranio Osteopathy technique, acupuncture, homeopathy, flower essence, and emotional integration technique are all utilized by Dr. Takakura to facilitate your bodyÕs self-healing capabilities.
Dr. Takakura is currently accepting new patients in his practice. He is a preferred provider for most insurance companies. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Takakura, please call 206-729-1175.
Dr. Takakura is native Japanese and accepts Japanese speaking patients. Dr. Takakura enjoys being back in the Northwest where he feels that nature supports healing of the body, mind, and spirit. He enjoys hiking, camping, playing tennis, and taking his son to the zoo.
Dr. Takakura is a preferred provider with the following insurance:
- Premera
- Regence
- Lifewise
- Aetna
- Cigna
- First Choice
- Uniform Medical
- PIP
- L and I claims.