Kokoro Seitai-in Group Renews Nishifunabashi Clinic on May 25, Introducing Evidence-Based 'GIFT Method'

Kokoro Seitai-in Group, which operates 125 clinics in Japan and 2 overseas with approximately 800,000 annual visits, is pleased to announce the renewal and name change of its 'Kokoro Karada Medical Seitai-in Nishifunabashi' in Funabashi City, Chiba, to 'Sekai no Kokoro Seitai-in Nishifunabashi' starting May 25, 2026. This initiative is part of a group-wide brand unification as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Located just a one-minute walk from Nishifunabashi Station, which serves six major lines including JR and Tokyo Metro, the clinic primarily serves office workers commuting to central Tokyo. To address issues like desk-work fatigue, the clinic remains open until 7:40 PM on weekdays. A commemorative experience campaign for local residents will launch on May 25. Details are available on the official website.

Key Highlights: - Renewal and renaming of the Nishifunabashi clinic to 'Sekai no Kokoro Seitai-in' starting May 25, 2026. - Operated by givers Co., Ltd., this move is part of a brand consolidation for the group's 20th anniversary in 2026. - Limited-time commemorative experience campaign starts on the renewal date (prior reservation required). - Providing 'givers method GIFT' and AI posture analysis, applying findings from joint research with Toa University published in 'PLOS ONE'. - Approx. 65% of patients are office workers using major transit lines.

Background of Brand Unification: Since founding in February 2006, the group has expanded to 125 clinics. For its 20th anniversary, the group is unifying its brand names to ensure clarity for patients. The renewal involves only a name change; location, contact information, hours, and medical staff remain the same. The group operates under the philosophy of 'nurturing good therapists,' offering a full refund guarantee for the first visit and a no-hard-sell policy.

Renewal Commemorative Campaign: Starting May 25, residents of the Chiba and Nishifunabashi areas can experience a 60-minute session featuring the GIFT method and AI posture analysis, identical to the standard treatment course.

About givers method GIFT and AI Posture Analysis: 'Sekai no Kokoro Seitai-in Nishifunabashi' continues to offer the 'givers method GIFT' and 'AI Posture Analysis.' The GIFT method is a proprietary physical therapy developed and improved through joint research with Toa University (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315596). The AI system visualizes physical conditions based on data from 800,000 annual visits, practicing evidence-based healthcare.