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Medical acupuncture: scientific and effective medical treatment

Acupuncture is a treatment derived from traditional Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for preventative and therapeutic purposes.

Medical acupuncture is the use of acupuncture based on a scientific medical diagnosis and treatment approach. It is a well-established and recognized medical treatment for many acute and chronic diseases, for physical health (pain, fertility, integrative oncology, weight loss) as well as mental health (anxiety, stress, burnout, depression).

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A scientific approach to ancient medical practices

Acupuncture is also used as an integrative medicine to support conventional treatment. Acupuncture provides a response to several public health challenges including the aging population, the rise in chronic illnesses and obesity-related conditions, that call for medication-free integrative medical care.

Acupuncture is painless, has no side-effects, no contraindications and is compatible with most drugs. And it is a very cost-effective medical treatment.

Prices and costs

First session

Chiasso: 160 CHF Other locations: 170 CHF
*Administrative fee of CHF 10 included.

Anamnesis, diagnosis and acupuncture treatment between 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
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Follow-up session

Chiasso: 130 CHF Other locations: 150 CHF *Administrative fee of CHF 10 included.
Medical assessment and acupuncture treatment. Between 45 minutes and to 60 minutes.

Health insurance

Reimbursement for medical acupuncture depends on your complementary insurance policy. Financial coverage is specific to your policy, therefore please check in advance with your insurance what the coverage conditions are.
TECHNIQUES WE USE AT SINOMEDICA

Sinomedica uses medical acupuncture techniques to treat pain, inflammation, and functional disorders by improving circulation, regulating the nervous system, and restoring musculoskeletal balance.

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Fire Needle Therapy
Fire needle therapy is a medical acupuncture technique that uses brief thermal stimulation to reduce inflammation and improve local circulation.
It is effective for osteoarthritis, tendinitis, neck pain, muscle spasms, and sports injuries.
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Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy can be performed in two ways: 
•    dry cupping  
•    blood cupping
Both methods help regulate the autonomic nervous system and support the immune system.
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Electroacupuncture (Electrical Stimulation of Needles)
Electroacupuncture stimulates acupuncture needles with low-voltage electrical currents to enhance pain relief and muscle relaxation.
This method is particularly indicated for orthopedic conditions, such as inflammatory osteoarticular pain, lumbar disc herniation, and migraines. It has a strong analgesic effect, promotes muscle relaxation, and improves local microcirculation.
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Herbal Therapy
Herbal therapy is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is used at Sinomedica as a complementary treatment alongside medical acupuncture.
Based on an individual medical assessment, personalized herbal formulas are prescribed to help restore internal balance, regulate hormonal and metabolic functions, support digestion, strengthen the immune system, and manage stress-related conditions.
***Additional services associated with medical acupuncture treatments, such as: moxibustion, laser therapy, Tui Na massage, Auriculotherapy with Vaccaria seeds, could be included in the acupuncture treatment and are available at some of our Sinomedica centers. Please request further details at the time of booking if you are looking for a specific treatment.
UNIQUE MEDICAL APPROACH

Scientific and medical foundations

Sinomedica's unique medical acupuncture treatment approach is built on a wealth of knowledge which combines acupuncture and conventional medicine with the latest scientific findings to deliver effective patient-centered medical care.

Our highly qualified specialists, graduates in both Chinese and conventional medicine, practice the unique Sinomedica approach to deliver effective and innovative medical acupuncture.


Link to scientific studies
Our expertise is based on over:
5,400 controlled studies
40,000 scientific publications
2,200 systematic reviews
1,350 meta-analyses

Treatment duration

For the maximum benefit of the treatment’s effect, it is key to follow our design and ensure regularity of medical sessions. Based on clinical experience and scientific evidence, medical acupuncture is delivering long-term benefits triggered by treatment cumulative effect. It has been demonstrated that patients following treatment guidelines reach their optimal treatment results over time. 

Risks

Thousands of years of acupuncture practice, scientific evidence, patients and medical practitioners confirm that there are no side effects related to medical acupuncture. Very seldom there may be negligible and temporary mild soreness or bruising. With the use of disposable sterile needles there is no risk of diseases transmission nor infection.

Benefits of medical acupuncture

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Risk-free

There are no side effect during and after treatment
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Result oriented

Scientifically proven to deliver effective medical care to a variety of conditions
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Medication-free
Does not expose patients to the side effects that can be associated with chemical substances
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No contraindication
Suitable for all, including pregnant women, children, immunosuppressed patients and those with acute or chronic illness
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Integrative treatment

Maximizes the benefits and improves the result when integrated with other treatments
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Painless
The use of very thin needles delivers usually a pain-free experience for the patient
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Testimonials

Woman (age 65)Overweight problem

The acupuncture sessions helped a lot and I can honestly say that, even during the most restrictive part of the diet, it wasn’t that bad.

Woman (age 42)Restless leg syndrome

After 3 or 4 sessions my legs started to calm down and I was suddenly sleeping 3 to 4 hours in a row! After some further treatment, I reduced the medication. Acupuncture gave me back a quality of life; I wish I had heard about it sooner.

Men (age 65)Overweight problem

I continued, week after week, to progress in weight loss and, after about ten months of dieting, I lost about fifty kilograms! In short, I felt 20 years younger!

CLOSE WHEREVER YOU ARE

Seven medical acupuncture centers in Switzerland

Located in Chiasso, Geneva, Lausanne, Zürich, Basel, Bern and Lucerne. We are one of the largest medical acupuncture providers with highly skilled doctors and therapists dedicated to your health. Select a region: German Switzerland, Ticino, Romandy.

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