About Us

Providing compassionate, high-quality therapy services to families living in Japan.

ShisaCare was founded in Okinawa in 2021 by speech-language pathologist Marisa Yagi Connelly to bridge a gap: providing accessible, high-quality therapy services that accept U.S. insurance. Living overseas brings unique challenges—especially when a family member has developmental, communication, or emotional needs. What began as a focused speech practice quickly expanded through the expertise of military spouses to include occupational therapy, ABA therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and psychological support. Today, ShisaCare offers both online and in-person services across Japan, with locations in Okinawa, Yokosuka, Yokota, Atsugi-Zama, Iwakuni, Misawa, and Sasebo. We are in-network with most major U.S. insurance providers operating in Japan, ensuring military and civilian families stationed abroad receive compassionate, affordable care as they navigate life in a new country.