Centre TaTeTi (Biel/Bienne)

Régine Silvant Traditional Chinese acupuncture and energetics, kinesiology, TfH*, ortho-bionomy**, Naet, massages*.

*ASCA accredited.

** RME approved.

You can reach them at 079/724 78 52.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with pharmacopoeia, dietetics, Tui Na massage and energy exercises (Qi Gong and Tai Chi). It consists of stimulating very precise points of the body, usually with fine needles, in order to rebalance Qi, the vital life energy. In other words, it could be said that it helps to strengthen self-regulation and healing processes when the body is exposed to aggression (caused by a virus, stress, injury, etc.).

Acupuncture is an energetic and holistic approach. For the doctor it is important to treat the cause of the disease and not only the symptoms.

What acupuncture treats Acupuncture is indicated for the prevention or treatment of so-called functional disorders, i.e. related to the functioning of certain organs. Acupuncture is used to treat the musculoskeletal system (arthritis, tendonitis), the respiratory system (bronchitis, allergies, asthma), the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea), the nervous system (depression, stress, phobia), and so on. It also helps to alleviate various common diseases, but it cannot cure certain serious diseases or compensate for genetic deficiencies.

Acupuncture also provides support in connection with smoking cessation, various withdrawal techniques and diets.

Frequency of acupuncture sessions Generally, and depending on the nature of the condition, 2 to 3 sessions are recommended in the first two weeks. Depending on the progress of the treatment, sessions can then be done at intervals of 1 to 2 per week. For chronic conditions, the treatment cycle should be reactivated after 3 or 6 months with a few booster sessions.

The more chronic the disease, the more frequent, longer and repeated the sessions should be.

Other techniques To enhance the effect of the treatment, other techniques can be used, such as moxibustion, which consists in applying a cone or stick of dried mugwort on the needles or over the acupuncture points.

Suction cups applied to a point or area. Massage. And many other techniques.

In each session for the same patient and the same disease, the treatment - selection of points, technique, needles - may be different, taking into account the quality of qi and the condition of the patient at a given time.