Medical acupuncture in Zurich
Sinomedica Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse 81
8001 Zurich
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 44 800 82 82
Email: zurich@sinomedica.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:30
Sat - Sun Closed
How to reach us
At a 3-minute walk from the railway station, Sinomedica Zurich is well connected to all public transportation lines in the city.








The specialists of Sinomedica Zurich
A qualified team in continuous learning and constant updating on the latest developments and evolution of various therapeutic approaches. A 100% medical approach to acupuncture according to Sinomedica's own treatment. This is what is waiting for you at Sinomedica Zurich.Dr. Zhu holds accreditations from the Register for Empirical Medicine (RME), and Swiss Foundation for Complementary Medicine (ASCA), and is proficient in German, English and Chinese.
Tin Yan Yip, also known as Gwyneth Yip, BMed (CN), obtained a dual degree in Chinese Medicine and Biomedical Science from the Hong Kong Baptist University.
During her academic journey, she completed a year-long internship at a renowned hospital in Guangzhou, which significantly enriched her practical experience.
Following her education, she spent five years dedicating herself to professional work in Hong Kong before eventually relocating to Switzerland. Her primary focus centered on effectively treating various cases of infertility, along with active involvement in medical cosmetic treatments.
Throughout her 12-year tenure in Switzerland, she adeptly managed a diverse array of health concerns, ranging from hay fever, sports injuries, and bodily pain to mental health issues such as depression and insomnia.
Her commitment to patient well-being is evident through her position at Sinomedica since 2019, where she ardently promotes the integration of Sinomedica's weight treatment methodologies with the Shou Shen diet. This integration not only facilitates weight loss but also fosters overall well-being and holistic health improvements for the patients.
Gwyneth Yip is a member of several esteemed professional associations, including ASCA, EMR, NVS, EGK, and TCM Fachverband Schweiz, reflecting her unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare and continual professional development.
She is fluent in English, German, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Dr. med. Chrysanthi Wagner joined Sinomedica Zurich in September 2023. She is an FH-certified specialist in orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal traumatology.
Dr. Wagner's commitment to integrative complementary medicine is evident in her certifications in Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Chinese Phytotherapy and Hypnosis. In addition, she holds the " Preclinical Emergency Medicine" credential. Dr. Wagner has many years of experience in aesthetic medicine.
She studied at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University in Germany and was licensed (2006). In 2011, she received her PhD from the University of Cologne on the topic of "Evaluation of Lysis Therapy in Occluded Peripheral Vascular Reconstructions."
With a lot of professional experience, Dr. Wagner moved from Frankfurt to Zurich in 2020. She worked as a senior physician at the Institut für Komplementäre und Integrative Medizin at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and at the Center for Integrative Complementary Medicine and TCM at the Zollikerberg Hospital.
Dr. Wagner is specialized in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicinal Therapy and certified by the German Medical Association for Acupuncture and the Association of Swiss Medical Associations for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (ASA).
Speaks fluent German, English and Greek.
Dr. Christoph Doenitz holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and a Master's degree from the London School of Economics. He then studied medicine in Munich with stays abroad in the UK, USA, Mexico, China and Switzerland.
Already in the first semester of his medical studies, he devoted himself to Chinese medicine, as he was fascinated by the possibilities and effects of complementary medical approaches.
Under the guidance of Professor Johannes Greten, he played a central role in the establishment of the first European Master's program in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the University of Porto, Portugal. He was also actively involved in several important studies on the clinical effects of TCM.
Dr. Doenitz completed his residency in internal medicine at a teaching hospital of the Charité in Berlin. Dr. Doenitz then worked for five years as a senior physician for internal medicine and complementary medicine at the Seeklinik Brunnen, specializing in burnout/depression, sleep disorders and pain treatment.
Dr. Doenitz combines the advantages of internal medicine with TCM as true integrative medicine for the benefit of his patients.
The specialist of Sinomedica Zurich
A qualified team in continuous learning and constant updating on the latest developments and evolution of various therapeutic approaches. A 100% medical approach to acupuncture according to Sinomedica's own treatment. This is what is waiting for you at Sinomedica Zurich.
Dr. Zhu is a certified traditional Chinese physician who obtained his degree from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been practicing at Sinomedica since 2017. He adopts an integrative and complementary approach to conventional medicine, utilizing medical acupuncture that is customized to each patient based on solid scientific evidence. This approach has proven effective in treating a diverse range of conditions, both acute and chronic, allowing patients to manage their ailments, enhance their overall health, and restore their well-being. In addition, Dr. Zhu implements the Sinomedica Shou Shen® program to help patients attain their weight loss objectives and sustain their ideal weight.
Dr. Zhu holds accreditations from the Register for Empirical Medicine (RME), and Swiss Foundation for Complementary Medicine (ASCA), and is proficient in German, English and Chinese.
Dr. med. Bagaglia is a physician who graduated from the University of Brescia (Italy). A specialist in pain therapy, he joined Sinomedica in 2018.
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Our patients testify
Which pathologies are treated by medical acupuncture?
Overweight and obesity
Acupuncture restores the body's natural balance by exerting an influence on the endocrine systems that regulate it, and helps reduce feelings of hunger. More than 20 years of research and scientific studies have demonstrated that the Sinomedica Shou Shen® program, combining weekly acupuncture sessions and a diet, is effective in helping patients to reach their ideal weight without feeling hungry.
Stress, anxiety and burnout
In cases of stress-related symptoms like sleep disorders, anxiety and concentration problems, but also when it comes to serious conditions such as burnout and depression, acupuncture helps significantly reduce symptoms and bring better balance. In general, it makes one feel better and uplifted, improving quality of life.
Pain
Acupuncture acts as a natural pain reliever without side effects. It is effective in treating many chronic pain conditions: postoperative pain, headaches and migraines, neck pain, chronic low back pain, dysmenorrhea, gonarthrosis, cancer pain, childbirth pain, acute low back pain, fibromyalgia, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Integrated oncology
As a supportive treatment for cancer diseases, acupuncture reduces chemotherapy and radiation therapy side effects (nausea, vomiting, pain, anxiety, and fatigue), helps to better cope with a difficult situation psychologically, and to regain mental and physical balance.
Women's health
Acupuncture is useful in improving women's living conditions at every stage, bringing benefits in menstrual pain, irregular cycle, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, problems during pregnancy, postpartum depression, and menopausal disorders.
Others
Supportive treatment to: gastroenterology, otolaryngology (ENT) and respiratory tract disorders, circulatory disorders, rheumatology and musculoskeletal disorders, dermatology, endocrinology and metabolic and nutritional disorders, urology and sexual dysfunction, pediatrics, surgery, and cardiology.