What is TCM - Traditional Chinese Medicine

In TCM, every person's health depends on a balance between the opposing forces of Yin and Yang. As long as Yin and Yang remain in balance, the body and mind are healthy. However, if one of the forces is excessively strong or too weak, it leads to imbalance and illness. The interaction of Yin and Yang, cold and warm, passive and active creates a type of life energy known as Qi (pronounced: tschii). Qi flows along clearly recognizable pathways, the meridians or channels, and connects the regions and parts of the body with each other. Just like Yin and Yang, Qi must also be in harmony: as long as sufficient quantities of Qi can flow freely throughout the body, a person is physically and mentally healthy. Dis-eases are caused by disturbed Qi flows. That's why the main goal of the treatment is always to balance Yin and Yang and to ensure free circulation of Qi. 

In addition to acupuncture, the most important forms of treatment in Chinese medicine or TCM are treatment with Herbs, Tui-Na massage (translated: pulling and pushing), Cupping, Moxibustion (burning mugwort on a needle to generate heat), and Qi Gong (cultivation of life energy) and a balanced healthy Nutrition. 

Tariffs & health insurance recognition for TCM

CHF 156.— per treatment hour (CHF 13.— per tariff unit/5 minutes)

In Switzerland, many health insurance companies cover the costs of TCM treatments under supplementary insurance.

• ZSR No. D592461: This recognition number indicates that treatments provided by certified TCM practitioners are covered by health insurance. 

Professional Associations and Certifications 

• NVS Naturopaths Association Switzerland A-Member
• SPAK tested & Oda AM (Alternative Medicine) certified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture/TuiNa), Switzerland 2023 

Summary

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic healthcare system that focuses on maintaining the balance of Yin and Yang and ensuring the free flow of Qi to achieve physical and mental well-being. Through various treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping, moxibustion, Qi Gong, and dietary recommendations, TCM aims to restore balance and promote health.