Acupuncture

Acupuncture is highly effective to cure acute pain. It is also used to restore energy balance and prevent disease even before the first symptoms appear.

 

At our centre in Geneva, the acupuncture is practiced by Chinese Medicine specialists with many years of experience, engaged and passionated by their work.

 

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the pain is considered as an indicator of blockage or stagnation of the Qi flow, the vital energy. Acupuncture helps regulate the Qi circulation in the body and restore any other deficiencies.

 

 

Benefits of acupuncture

 

The many virtues of acupuncture help relieve chronic and acute pain. The positive effects can be felt after a few sessions. The use of acupuncture is recommended for the treatment of:

 

 

And many other symptoms. If you don’t see your health trouble in the list, please contact us. We will explain you in which way acupuncture can help with your needs.

 

 

 

Acupuncture for pregnant women

 

Acupuncture is a natural and effective support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. During pregnancy, acupuncture sessions help relieve nausea, fatigue, pain, discomfort, mood swings. At the end of pregnancy, this treatment can help positioning the baby  properly as well as the gentle and natural stimulation of childbirth. During the postpartum period, acupuncture helps restore balance of the mother body, heal her nervous system, rebalance her hormones, regain energy, relieve residual pain and support her emotional state.

 

For your first acupuncture session at TMed in Geneva, remember to bring your latest gynecological check-up with you as well as the most recent blood test results if possible.

 

 

Curative and preventive acupuncture

 

Preventive uses of acupuncture help increasing your body immune defense and self-healing abilities even before the first symptoms appear.

 

"It is better to prevent disease than to cure it."

 

If the first symptoms have appeared or an illness has already taken hold, acupuncture is effective in the treatment of acute pain. For chronic pain, it is a natural support without side effects that helps reduce the gap and frequency of pain.

 

 

Acupuncture at TMed in Geneva 

  

During the first consultation, the specialist in Chinese medicine will diagnose your condition and learn about your lifestyle and nutrition. The treatment will be suitable for your case and may be accompanied by moxibustion, Chinese therapeutic massage or  vacuum cupping therapy

 

If you have a medical file relating to your health problem (containing for example analyzes or x-rays), do not hesitate to bring it with you. It gives a better overview to our specialists.

 

Acupuncture treatment

 

Following the diagnosis, you will be invited to lie down on the massage table. The acupuncturist will insert very fine and sterilised needles to stimulate your acupuncture reflex points which are selected according to the objectives of your treatment.

 

Once the needles are in place, you can rest for 20-25 minutes with a relaxing music.

 

The number of sessions required is determined during your first consultation. The Chinese Medicine specialist will prescribe for you the medicinal herbs and plants if necessary and will give nutritional and lifestyle advices adapted to your case.

 

 

Recommendation before and after the acupuncture session

 

 

It is recommended to eat a light meal 1h - 1h30 before the session and to not consume alcohol on the day of your appointment.

 

After the session, it is preferable to take a physical and mental break. For this reason, we are always pleased to offer our customer a cup of tea or warm water after an acupuncture session in our center of Geneva.

 

 

Acupuncture, a treatment reimbursed by complementary insurance

 

Acupuncture at TMed is practiced by Traditional Chinese Medicine specialists with many years of practice in this field.

 

Our acupuncturists are approved by ASCA and RME, certifications recognized by most of the complementary insurances and covering up to 90% of care (please consult your insurance for the exact conditions). TMed also invites you to read its insurance guide to get a better understanding of how to process.

 

For any request or to book your acupuncture session in our centre located in the heart of Geneva, please contact us.

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5 Dr Alfred Vincent str. 1st floor, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

+41 22 900 27 27

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