Behandlungsmethoden

 

A trusting relationship between your child and me is the basis for successful treatment.

 

 

Treatment methods

Once I have determined the current energetic state of your child we mutually define a therapy schedule that should be as flexible as the Yang of your child. To me it is important that you as parents and experts of your children are involved in the treatments. My procedures and recommendations are family oriented and suitable for everyday life.

If in specific situations acupuncture, the treatment with needles, is advised, I will discuss this with you and your child. I only use needles, if you and your child are agreed. The needle will be removed immediately after the puncture in the case of children under ten years. Only a brief stimulation is needed and your child is not required to sit or lay still. Although needle tretment is usually well tolerated, there are different methods available to treat your child efficiently.

The needle-free methods are described in detail below.

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Laser acupuncture

An acupuncture laser pen sends focused low-intensity light in the red spectrum onto the acupuncture point, over which it is held. This method is completely painless for the child. The effect of a laser pen is largely the same as that of a needle, without using a needle. In a usual treatment two to eight acupuncture points are stimulated. Each point is treated for approximately 20 seconds. I am using a class 3B laser pen, which does not damage the skin. In over 50 years of research not a single side effect of this method has been reported.

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Moxibustion

If your child suffers from a condition that is energetically cold in terms of Traditional Chinese medicine, I can use the ancient technique of moxibustion as part of the treatment. Moxa includes the warming of an acupuncture point with dried mugwort. There are various methods of how to apply the heat. Which I choose largely depends on the age of your child. The most common method is holding a moxa-cigar close to the acupuncture point without touching the skin. Most children like moxibustion and find it relaxing.

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Tuina - Shonishin

Tuina: Tuina for children is a method from the Chinese manual therapy, adapted for children. It contains a multitude of different techniques, ranging from stroking to tapping and are applied to different body parts. It is important to apply Tuina techniques at home as well. You will be provided with instructions, which I defined for your child specifically.

Shonishin: Shonishin is a very gentle and effective Japanese massage technique. Like in Tuina it involves stroking and tapping, additionally a set of special instruments is used. This gentle method is most suitable for the treatment of newborns and infants.

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Cupping

Cupping is an ancient technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine I use most commonly in acute conditions such as coughing, cold or stomach ache. Also tense and restless children can profit from this method, even when they are older. With cupping glas or silicone cups are set on the child's body with suction. Most children enjoy cupping as fun and even ask for it in subsequent treatments.

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Chinesische herbalistic

Chinesische herbalistic works very well for recurring and chronic diseases. I carefully choose individual herbs for your child and combine them to a harmonic drug formula. There are now various dosage forms that are very well tolerated by children, such as hydrophile concentrates. Is herbalistic advised for your child, I will inform you about it in detail. All substances available and used in Switzerland are registered at Swissmedic and pass a strict quality control. With additional insurance the additional costs are covered partially or completely, depending on the model.

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Nutrition

Nutrition is a very efficient option to optimally support the health and development of your child. Nutritional advice can be part of a treatment. It is a major concern that my nutritional advices are suitable for your daily routine and can be easily integrated in your family life.

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Contact

Gämsenstrasse 5
8006 Zürich

+41 79 292 00 50

info@tcmfrauundkind.ch
natalie.zimmermann@tcm-hin.ch

Opening hours

Monday: 08:45 - 11:30
Tuesday: 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 08:45 - 20:00
Friday: 07:30 - 20:00

 

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