Medical acupuncture in Lugano

Dr. med. Massimo Fumagalli is the founder of Sinomedica and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field.
Dr. med. Fumagalli has earned several degrees, including a medical degree from the University of Basel and a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York. He has also studied TCM at Zhong Yi Yao university in Beijing.
Dr. med. Fumagalli has worked as a medical acupuncturist doctor at university hospitals in Beijing and in New York. Currently, he is actively working as a medical acupuncturist doctor in Ticino, Switzerland, while assuming the role of Chairman of Sinomedica Holding.
Dr. med. Fumagalli is driving Sinomedica to the forefront of science-based medical acupuncture. Sinomedica's current research focus centers on innovative treatments for obesity, combining a very low carbohydrate diet with acupuncture. He is the co-author of a substantial retrospective study encompassing over 11,000 patients, now published in "Acupuncture in Medicine" and accessible on PubMed. Additionally, he is recognized as a co-author of a comprehensive literature review, now published in "Frontiers in Endocrinology" and also available on PubMed.
He is fluent in several languages, including Italian, German, English, French, and Chinese.

Dr. Landgraaf is a highly passionate and experienced physician with over 15 years of experience in the medical field as a general practitioner and acupuncturist and currently the scientific director of Sinomedica and PhD researcher of the Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC).
Dr Landgraaf has a medical degree from the Amsterdam UMC with specialization in family medicine and has been trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine by the Dutch Medical Acupuncture Association. He also has a master in Economics from the University of Amsterdam.
As scientific director of Sinomedica, Dr. Landgraaf promotes the scientific development of medical acupuncture. The current focus of the research is the treatment of obesity with a combination of very low carbohydrate diet and acupuncture. Under guidance of Dr. Landgraaf a large retrospective study of over 11.000 patients has been performed and is now published in “Acupuncture in Medicine”, a prestigious publication and on PubMed. Dr. Landgraaf is also the author of a literature review now published in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” and on PubMed.
He has worked as a GP and TCM doctor and acupuncturist in the Netherlands, Italy and Switzerland and performed research in Nepal and India. He works as a volunteer for the mountain rescue team in the Italian Alpes and trains Dutch medical doctors in the field of Lifestyle medicine and Integrative medicine. He is fluent in several languages, including Dutch, English, Italian and speaks Spanish, German and French.

Dr. Cui Rui, who graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1987, began her medical career as a neurology/acupuncture specialist at Beijing Hospital of Chinese Medicine. She devoted herself to this role until 2002, when she took on the role of Medical Director at the hospital. Focusing primarily on headaches, cervical spondylosis and various medical conditions, Dr. Cui Rui has honed her expertise through continuing education and fruitful collaborations with eminent figures such as Professor He Puren.
Her commitment to the evolution of acupuncture therapies is demonstrated through notable publications and contributions to renowned medical journals, particularly highlighting his expertise in acupuncture treatment for those facing the fight against cancer. Especially the use of fire acupuncture therapy to treat various difficult and complicated diseases. Additionally, she excels in mastering the use of fire acupuncture therapy to treat various difficult and complicated diseases.
Fluent in Chinese, Italian and English, Dr. Cui Rui is committed to teaching and actively contributes to holistic patient care. Since 2005, she has been practicing as an acupuncturist in Chiasso and Lugano, Switzerland, offering her skills for the overall well-being of her patients.

Dr. med. Francesco Giombini is a Specialist in Anesthesia-Pain Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. He's an expert in Preventive Medicine and Antiaging. He has been practicing acupuncture since 2009. With extensive experience, he worked as a freelance medical practitioner in the Umbria region, serving as an acupuncturist and anesthetist from 2018 to 2021. Previously, he held a long-term position as a Medical Director Level I in Anesthesia and Resuscitation at Città di Castello Hospital. He's currently practicing as an acupuncturist at Sinomedica centers in Locarno and Lugano. He has a diverse educational background, including degrees in Medicine and Surgery, specialization in Anesthesia and Resuscitation, and training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. He is affiliated with various medical organizations in Switzerland. Dr Giombini is also responsible for Sinomedica's scientific editorial content.