How to reach us
Sinomedica Lausanne is a 5-minute walk from the railway station, and it is also easily accessible by subway: getting off at the Lausanne-Flon station, the distance is 290 m.
The specialists of Sinomedica Lausanne
Highly qualified in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, Sinomedica Lausanne specialists, some of whom also hold degrees in Western medicine, possess a unique set of skills and expertise in medical acupuncture.
Patrick Hegi is a traditional Chinese physician with degrees from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as well as the Swiss University of TCM. A practitioner at Sinomedica since 2017, he has adopted an integrative and complementary approach to conventional medicine treatments to effectively treat many conditions, both acute and chronic. His method is based on solid scientific evidence and customized for each patient. As a specialist in the accompaniment of high level athletes, Patrick Hegi has helped many athletes achieve their goals through his integrative approach. His goal is to optimize sports performance while minimizing the risk of injury. His innovative and integrative therapeutic method can be used to treat chronic or acute pain, sports injuries or mental health disorders. It allows patients to treat their ailments, improve their overall health and regain well-being.
Fernand Masquelin is an in-traditional Chinese physician specializing in medical acupuncture. His journey began with an eight-year deep immersion in China, where he studied between 2012 and 2017 at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He obtained a Bachelor's degree with a specialization in acupuncture, Tuina and Moxibustion.
His professional career is marked by significant clinical experiences, including a year of clinical practice at Shanghai Hospital integrating TCM and Western medicine in 2017-2018. He has also completed rotations in various medical departments at West & East ShuGuang Hospital, treating cases ranging from cardiology to gastroenterology, gynecology and rehabilitation. In 2016, he deepened his acupuncture and Tuina skills at the Shanghai Municipal Hospital of TCM. Fernand Masquelin also played an active role in a major study on the efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia, the results of which were published on PubMed.He joined Sinomedica in 2018.
Fernand Masquelin is fluent in French, Mandarin and English, enabling him to interact effectively with an international clientele. He is also affiliated with renowned institutions such as the Swiss Foundation for Complementary Medicine (ASCA) and the Register of Empirical Medicine (RME).
Albane Thorn obtained her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of Technology Sydney (Australia). After spending 7 years abroad and completing a several-month internship at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, she returned to Switzerland. In 2020, she joined the team at Sinomedica.
Her journey has allowed her to gain a comprehensive understanding of health and the human body. She embraces an integrative approach, aiming to utilize all available tools to help her patients regain balance.
During her studies, Albane developed a particular interest in women's health. She specialized in areas such as fertility, pregnancy, and hormonal disorders. Her goal is to support her patients through all stages of their lives, improving their quality of life and helping them overcome specific health challenges that women may face.