Praxis für TCM + Naturheilkunde / Sandra Dünki

Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health depends on a balance between the opposing (and complementary) forces of yin and yang. As long as yin and yang remain in balance, the body and mind are healthy. If one of the forces is excessively strong or too weak, this leads to an imbalance and illness.
The interaction of yin and yang, cold and warm, passive and active, creates a kind of life energy known as qi. Qi flows along clearly recognizable pathways, the meridians, connecting the regions and parts of the body with each other.

Just like Yin and Yang, Qi must also be in harmony: as long as Qi can flow freely throughout the body in sufficient quantities, a person is physically and mentally healthy. Illnesses are caused by disturbed Qi flows. Therefore, the main goal of treatment is always to balance Yin and Yang and ensure the free circulation of Qi.

 

Four classic methods of diagnosis

Questioning

The interview focuses on the patient's symptoms and medical history. This form of TCM diagnosis underscores the holistic nature of Chinese medicine. It also takes into account the patient's family and social situation.

Observation

This involves examining the patient's tongue, skin color, body type, and movement patterns.
The examination of the tongue includes the tongue body and tongue coating, whereby up to 30 different manifestations can be distinguished.

Listening and smelling

When listening, attention is paid to the voice, breathing, smell, and body sounds.

Palpation

TCM pulse diagnosis distinguishes between 25 pulse qualities, which are palpated on both wrists with the index, middle, and ring fingers.

Based on this information, a differentiated pattern of disharmony is established and treatment is tailored to the individual.

 

Treatment methods in TCM and naturopathy

• Acupuncture and moxibustion
• Herbal medicine
• Cupping and Gua Sha
• Nutritional counseling
• Tuina massage
• Qi Gong (meditation in motion)
• Laser acupuncture
• Aku-Taping

Possible applications

Neurological diseases such as
Dizziness, tinnitus, headaches/migraines, etc.

Orthopedic diseases such as
rheumatism, back pain, osteoarthritis, shoulder-arm syndrome, neck pain, etc.

Internal diseases such as
cough, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes mellitus, gout, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, etc.

Gynecology/urology, such as
menstrual disorders, cystitis, sexual and fertility disorders
Pregnancy and childbirth, etc.

Allergies/skin diseases such as
hay fever, asthma, acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc.

Stomach and intestinal disorders, such as
Acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, acute and chronic inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.

Chronic infections such as
inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis), the nasal mucosa (rhinitis), the conjunctiva or cornea (conjunctivitis), the pharyngeal mucosa (pharyngitis), colds, etc.

Other diseases/complaints such as
Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, depression, mental disorders, sleep disorders, nervous exhaustion, etc.
This is a selection of complaints; other diseases can be treated and supported by arrangement.

 

My career

• Several years of experience in the care and support of children, physically and mentally ill people, and in geriatric care
• Three years of training and several years of professional experience as a medical practice assistant
• Four years of study at the School of Classical Naturopathy, certified naturopath
• Four-month internship at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sichuan, China
   
• Since 2002, I have had my own practice, where I work full-time
   
• 2003 Advanced studies in acupuncture, graduating as a certified acupuncturist SBO-TCM 2005
• 2006 Advanced studies in herbal medicine, Lucerne School of Naturopathy
• 2007 Assistant at the Zhong Midwifery School for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care
• Annual continuing education in acupuncture, qi gong, tuina, nutrition, and herbal medicine
• 2013–2015 Advanced studies in five phases of transformation acupuncture, Chiway Winterthur
• Since November 2017: Swiss certified naturopath specializing in traditional Chinese medicine with a focus on acupuncture and Tuina

Health insurance companies and associations

My services are recognized by most health insurance companies and covered by supplementary insurance. Please check with your insurance company for the exact conditions.

• TCM Professional Association Switzerland A membership
• EMR recognition (Federal Medical Register for Health Insurance Recognition)
• NVS-A membership (Association of Naturopaths)
• EGK recognition
• Membership of winti-tcm (Association of Freelance Therapists in Winterthur).

I am also happy to work with your doctor.

Hourly rate: $144/hour