Haufman Claire (Estavayer-le-Lac)

DR CLAIRE HAUFMAN General practitioner, Acupuncturist

Following her medical studies, Dr Haufman became interested in other, more natural therapeutic approaches (diet, phytotherapy, naturopathy...), some of which she integrates into her practice, realizing that the prerequisite for healing or well-being is first and foremost to bring about a better balance.

The prospect of treating in this way becomes more attractive. And so it was that she went on to practice in general medicine and medical gynecology. Then, the discovery of acupuncture enriched her considerably in terms of medicine and life.

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a therapeutic method of traditional Chinese medicine that also draws on herbal medicine, massage techniques, dietetics and body practices such as Qi Chong and Taï Qi Chuan.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the human being as a whole, and in relation to the outside world. All levels - physical, psychological and spiritual - are examined.

Treatment Treatment is carried out using very fine, single-use needles. The needles are virtually painless to insert, and only a small quantity is required. Massage may be used in certain cases, as well as moxibustion (application of heat using mugwort cigars).

Indications There are many indications for this method, and here are the main ones:

rheumatic disorders, sciatica, lumbago, arthralgia pain of all locations and causes mental disorders: depression, insomnia, anguish, anxiety circulatory and cardiovascular disorders digestive pathologies nervous system disorders: fatigue, fibromyalgia respiratory and skin allergies functional disorders gynecological disorders