Praxis für TCM + Naturheilkunde / Sandra Dünki (Winterthur)

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, it leads to imbalance and disease.
The interaction of yin and yang, of cold and warm, of passive and active gives rise to a kind of life energy known as qi. Qi flows along clearly identifiable pathways, the meridians, connecting the regions and parts of the body.

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

Four classical methods of diagnosis

Inquiry

During the questioning, the complaints and medical history are addressed. This form of TCM diagnosis emphasizes the holistic character of Chinese medicine. This includes the family and social situation.

View

The patient's tongue, skin color, body type, and manner of movement are considered.
Viewing the tongue includes the tongue body and tongue coating, and up to 30 different manifestation possibilities can be distinguished.

Hearing and smelling

Listening involves paying attention to the voice, breathing, smell, and body sounds.

Touching

The pulse diagnosis of TCM distinguishes 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 set and the treatment is individually composed.

Treatment methods of TCM and naturopathy.

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

**Possible applications

Neurological diseases such as Dizziness, tinnitus, headache/migraine etc.

Orthopedic diseases like e.g. Rheumatism, back pain, osteoarthritis, shoulder-arm syndrome, neck pain etc.

Internal diseases such as Cough, hypertension, 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 diseases such as e.g. Acidosis of the stomach, constipation, diarrhea, acute and chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa (gastritis), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.

Infections with a chronic background, e.g. Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis), nasal mucosa (rhinitis), conjunctiva or cornea (conjunctivitis), pharyngeal mucosa (pharyngitis), colds, etc.

Other diseases/illnesses such as. Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Depressive states, Mental disorders, Sleep disorders, Nervous exhaustion states etc. This corresponds to a selection of ailments, other diseases can be treated and supported after consultation.

My background

• Several years of experience in the care and support of children, physically and mentally ill people and in the care of the elderly
• Three years of training and several years of work experience as a medical practice assistant
• Four-year study at the School for Classical Naturopathy, Dipl. Naturheilpraktikerin
• Four months internship at the Chengdu University of traditional Chinese Medicin, Sichuan China
• Since 2002 own practice in which I work full-time.
• 2003 Acupuncture advanced studies with diploma as acupuncturist SBO-TCM 2005
• 2006 Advanced studies in Herbal Medicine, School of Naturopathy Lucerne
• 2007 Assitance at the Zhong Midwifery School for Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Care
• Annual training in acupuncture, qi gong, tuina, nutrition and herbal medicine
• 2013 - 2015 Advanced study of five transformational phases acupuncture, Chiway Winterthur.
• Since November 2017: federally certified naturopath with a specialization in traditional Chinese medicine and 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 ask your insurance company about the exact conditions.

• TCM-Fachverband Schweiz A-Membership
• EMR recognition (federal medical register for health insurance recognition)
• NVS-A membership (association of naturopathic physicians)
• EGK recognition
• Membership winti-tcm (association of freelance therapists in Winterthur).

I am also happy to work together with your doctor.

Hourly rate: 132.-/h.