YUMIKO KATAOKAYumiko Kataoka

AUTHOR / SPEAKER / THERAPIST

Supporting circulation,
bringing more smiles
to everyday life.

Yumiko Kataoka, author of 『体調は血流が9割』
Beauty and self-care with a focus on circulation.

Over 20 years of practice and 40,000 cumulative treatment visits.
Sharing everyday ideas for circulation-focused beauty care and well-being.

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Yumiko Kataoka YUMIKO KATAOKA
Yumiko Kataoka
Make self-care part of your day.Yumiko Kataoka / TOKYO — PARIS
20+ yearsYears of hands-on practice
40,000+Cumulative treatment visits in Japan and abroad
100,000+YouTube subscriber milestone
Published by KADOKAWA
『体調は血流が9割』 ↗
BOOK / 2026Front cover of 『体調は血流が9割』, Japanese edition

LATEST BOOK

Everyday discomfort.
A starting point
for understanding your body.

体調は血流が9割

A Japanese guide to spinal self-care, fatigue, feeling cold and age-related concerns.

A Japanese guide to self-care focused on the spine and circulation, beginning with five minutes a day. Drawing on hands-on practice, it brings everyday care into an accessible book.

Weekly ranking achievements at selected bookstoresKinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store:Overall weekly standalone-book ranking No. 1 / March 2–8, 2026
Yurindo Atre Ebisu:Overall No. 1 / March 1–7, 2026
Sanseido Yurakucho:Practical books No. 1 / March 2–8, 2026

Author: Yumiko Kataoka · Supervising contributor: Hitoshi Umeoka
KADOKAWA / Published February 28, 2026 / A5 paperback · 160 pages

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ABOUT YUMIKO

Adults who enjoy life
inspire a brighter future.

I want more adults to enjoy life with a smile, so that the children who see them can feel hopeful about their own future. Through hands-on practice, self-care development, and practitioner education, I work toward a society where those smiles carry on to the next generation.

Yumiko Kataoka Yumiko Kataoka

Representative Director of Life & Energy Co., Ltd. and founder and lead practitioner of Sanitas Tokyo Nakameguro, with its main salon in Nakameguro, Tokyo, and activities in Paris, France. She began studying chiropractic at 18, learning foundational medical subjects including anatomy and physiology. She became independent at 25 and began managing a salon in 2009. A specialist in circulation-focused beauty and health, she has more than 20 years of hands-on experience, with over 40,000 cumulative treatment visits in Japan and abroad. She founded Carbonated Therapy Practitioner® and developed the Bellycle Method, which combines skeletal training with self-care massage. Her YouTube channel, “Wrinkle and Sagging Care from Your 40s,” reached the 100,000-subscriber milestone and received a Silver Creator Award. On February 28, 2026, KADOKAWA published her Japanese-language book 『体調は血流が9割』 (a title meaning “Your Well-Being Is 90% Blood Flow”). Through hands-on practice, writing, videos, and practitioner education, she continues working to help more adults enjoy life with a smile.

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About Yumiko Kataoka

What does Yumiko Kataoka specialize in?

She is a practitioner whose work focuses on circulation, beauty, and health. She leads Sanitas Tokyo Nakameguro, shares self-care through books and videos, and educates Carbonated Therapy Practitioners®.

How is Yumiko Kataoka’s name pronounced and written in English?

Her name is pronounced “Kataoka Yumiko” in Japanese family-name-first order, and written “YUMIKO KATAOKA” in English. Titles and introductions for publication are collected in the Media Profile.

What is the book’s full title and publication date?

The full Japanese title is 『体調は血流が9割 「魔法の背骨ほぐし」で疲れ・冷え・老化が改善!』. It was published by KADOKAWA on February 28, 2026. ISBN: 9784046076984. A5 format, 160 pages.

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SPEAKING & INTERVIEWS

Knowledge for
everyday living.

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Topics for interviews and speaking engagements

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Self-care for enjoying everyday life

Making time for your body in a busy life. Everyday care inspired by the relationship between the spine and circulation.

02

Beauty and well-being after 40

Explore changing beauty and body-care concerns with age, and reflect on everyday posture and habits.

03

Building a salon beyond technique

Treatment skills and client relationships. Drawing on salon management and practitioner education to explore a business built on lasting client value.

NEWS & MEDIA

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Media coverageFeatured in the July 21, 2026 issue of Shukan JoseiMedia coverageBook excerpt published on Toyo Keizai OnlineBookBook reaches No. 1 in weekly rankings at major bookstores

SALON & ACADEMY

Experience. Learn. Share.

Treatment room at Sanitas

SALON

Sanitas Tokyo Nakameguro

Body-alignment and carbonated beauty treatments for women.
Flagship: Nakameguro, Tokyo / Paris, France

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ACADEMY

Carbonated Therapy Practitioner® Academy

Beyond learning a technique: building a salon where value for clients supports satisfaction, trust and a sustainable business.

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YOUTUBE

Wherever you are,
make time for self-care.

“Wrinkle and Sagging Care from Your 40s” (Japanese channel)
Practical self-care ideas, shared through video.

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CONTACT

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COMPANYLife & Energy Co., Ltd.Visit the company website (Japanese) ↗SALONSanitas Tokyo NakameguroVisit the salon website (Japanese) ↗

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