One of the most important treatment methods of Chinese medicine is the Traditional Acupuncture, which is a regulation therapy. Acupuncture is based on the doctrine of the meridians. According to the perception of Traditional Chinese Medicine, “Qi” is flowing in these meridians.

I am choosing acupuncture points using the 5 Chinese diagnostic methods in the assessment of the patient: Asking, listening, looking, smelling and touching.

Pulse and tongue diagnosis are a key part of the Chinese Medicine diagnistic. When needling these points, I influence the “Qi”-circulation in the meridians, which can eliminate “Qi”-congestion (this it what causes pain). With the help of acupuncture, I can soothe a nervous patient, strengthen his/her “Qi”-flow and so help discharge morbid factors (e.g. bacteria) and strengthen the immune system.

Around 360 acupuncture points are located directly on the meridians. However, there are about 1500 more acupuncture points, known as the extra points.

People interested in scientific facts of acupuncture can have a read here. For history interested people, here some historical data about Chinese Medicine.

The basis for Chinese medicine is the principle of Yin and Yang, the theory of the five elements and the teachings of the meridians.
Health is equivalent  to sustaining and preserving the ability to maintain the inner harmony.
Disease is understood as an expression of the imbalance of “Qi”-distribution such as “Qi”-stagnation, between Yin and Yang and the Five Elements.

With the offered treatment methods, I am encouraging and activating the body-system, whereby the self-regulation and healing is activated. Thus, you are able to find your own way back into your individual normal state of health.