Praxis für Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin TCM

PRACTICE

The Gabi Ferrari Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice is located in a very quiet area in the center of Samedan. Two parking spaces are available for patients.

The practice is about a 5-minute walk from the Post bus stop or a 10-minute walk from Samedan train station.

A cozy atmosphere awaits you, inviting you to relax.

Leave everyday life behind for a while and receive treatment at the same time – that's what awaits you at Gabi Ferrari's traditional Chinese medicine practice.

OFFERS

• Initial consultation, medical history
• Assessment using Chinese tongue and pulse diagnosis
• TCM diagnosis with corresponding disharmony pattern
• Discussion of treatment options and corresponding treatment plan
• Therapies: Acupuncture, TuinaAnmo, Chinese herbal therapy (internal or external application), moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, nutrition according to TCM
• Home exercises, everyday tips
• Psychological care and support; in Chinese medicine, body and soul are one

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Traditional Chinese medicine is several thousand years old. The diagnostic and treatment techniques of Chinese medicine are based on traditions. Complaints, illnesses, and therapies were collected, later written down, and integrated into a philosophical model of thinking.

According to this philosophy, the human organism is represented as a whole, namely as an inseparable unity of body, soul, and spirit.

Treatment with TCM is based on all three aspects and is therefore understood as a holistic therapy system.

In our part of the world, TCM belongs to the field of complementary medicine and, as the name suggests, offers us an additional treatment option to conventional Western medicine.

The focus is always on the patient

As a certified physiotherapist, my basic knowledge lies in Western medicine. I then went on to study Chinese medicine.

Since 1993, I have been working with a wide variety of patients and diagnoses in various fields.

In my practice as a naturopathic practitioner of TCM, I therefore always try to establish a connection between conventional medicine and TCM, as well as to intensify cooperation with conventional medical practitioners.

  THERAPIES 

Acupuncture

The human body consists of a meridian system on which acupuncture points are located. These acupuncture points are pricked with fine needles.

TuinaAnmo

TuinaAnmo massage is a mixture of ancient Chinese healing massage, acupressure, and chiropractic, which has been practiced in China for more than 3,000 years. It is similar to techniques used in physiotherapy.

Moxa

The moxa plant (mugwort) is used to heat certain acupuncture points, creating lasting warmth.

Cupping

Cupping glasses and a vacuum are used to stimulate blood circulation and/or remove pathogenic factors from the body.

Gua Sha

Consists of repeated scraping of oiled skin with a rounded edge. A jade scraper, metal lid, or Chinese porcelain soup spoon is usually used. This increases blood circulation in the skin and also removes pathogenic factors.

Herbal therapy

These are substances tested by Swiss Medic that are taken internally or applied externally in the form of ointments.

Chinese nutritional science

Nutrition according to the 5 elements means applying TCM to our usual Western diet and is also an important part of holistic therapy.

INDICATIONS

Acute illnesses

Colds, sore throats, flu-like infections, bronchitis, bladder infections, sinusitis, arthritis, gout, etc.

Chronic pain

Pain therapy, improved circulation, improved mobility, scar tissue removal, etc.

Pre- or post-operative care

Scar tissue removal, improved circulation, improved mobility, etc.

Rheumatic diseases

Lumbago, sciatica, acute or chronic herniated discs, joint inflammation, osteoarthritis, arthritis, tennis elbow, cervical spine problems, etc.

Allergies

Hay fever, cough, asthma, etc.

Skin

Neurodermatitis, eczema, acne, wound healing disorders, psoriasis, etc.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Hyperacidity of the stomach, gastritis, chronic intestinal complaints, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.

Neurological disorders

Migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis, hemiplegia, etc.

Gynecology and obstetrics

Menstrual problems, infertility, birth preparation, breech and transverse position corrections, induction of labor, breastfeeding problems, endometriosis, incontinence, menopausal symptoms, etc.

Prostate disorders, infertility, potency disorders, incontinence

Depression, burnout

Cardiovascular diseases

High blood pressure, dizziness, palpitations, etc.

Endocrinology

Hypothyroidism, menopausal symptoms, etc.

Tumor diseases

HEALTH INSURANCE

The TCM therapies offered in my practice can be covered by supplementary health insurance.

My practice is EMR and ASCA certified.

The duration and type of therapy are determined together with the patient after the initial consultation.

Various methods can be used in a therapy session, i.e., acupuncture, tuina, cupping, moxa, herbal prescriptions, nutrition, and counseling.