MTC Armonia (Orselina)

Nora Sommer - De Bernardis

• Diplomate in traditional Chinese medicine SBO-MTC
• CRS-certified physiotherapist
• Metabolic balance® consultant

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to call me. I will be happy to welcome you to my office.

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Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture: Qi energy is present throughout the universe in two different aspects in contrast and in inseparable union with each other: yang energy and yin energy (also referred to as "male energy" and "female energy," or day/night, hot/cold). The harmonious flow of life depends on the balanced presence of both energy forms, such that in the absence of either one, death occurs.

Qi energy flows in the meridians (energy channels along the body) that are connected to various organs, such as the nervous system, heart, lungs, reproductive system, etc.

When a person is healthy, energy and blood flow in the meridians nourishing and protecting the body tissues and organs and maintaining their proper functioning.

The points of acupuncture are areas on the meridians where the vital energy is most superficial, thus more easily reached from the outside and modifiable in a positive/activating or negative/relaxing direction by needle insertion.

Such points function as switches that reestablish the flow of energy and blood so as to bring about healing or at least reduce painful symptoms.
Acupuncture also has a preventive action, as it can be used not only to cure, but also to prevent the onset of disease by activating defensive energies

Therapeutic methods:

• Acupuncture
• Auriculotherapy
• Moxibustion
• Cupping
• Gua Sha
• Nutrition according to the 5 elements
• Phytotherapy
• Massage

Costs / Health insuranceA traditional Chinese medicine session lasts one hour and costs Fr. 120.

My therapies are covered, with supplementary insurance for natural medicine, by all insurances, up to 75%.

Frequent symptoms treatable with acupuncture Many people are plagued by chronic problems that are the manifestation of a body imbalance. With TCM, one of the world's oldest medicines, many ailments can be alleviated.

• stress
• asthma / hay fever
• migraines
• witch's stroke
• insomnia / strangeness
• constipation / diarrhea / bloating
• arthrosis / arthritis
• anxious states / exam anxiety
• difficulty concentrating
• smoking addiction
• dermatological diseases
• cystitis / incontinence
• tennis elbow
• sports injuries
• painful scars
• menstrual disorders / menopause
• hyperactivity
• pains of all kinds

**Metabolic balance:**In 2001 German internist and dietitian Dr. Wolf Funfack, together with nutrition technician Silvia Bürkle, developed the Metabolic balance program. The focus of their studies was human metabolism.
The aim of this program is to optimize overall well-being through a conscious and lasting change in diet. People suffering from chronic overweight achieve, without fasting, their ideal weight as a logical consequence of the type of diet causing a desired side effect. People who adhere to the sometimes strict 10 rules achieve physical and mental well-being, a healthy and vital appearance, and an increased ability to concentrate. The consequence of this is greater emotional balance and increased physical and mental effectiveness.

Metabolic balance is the ideal program recommended for all those who want to rebalance their metabolism, or who are faced with serious problems: diabetes, cholesterol, excess weight, arthritis joint pain, dermatosis.

Step 1: Preparation So that the change in diet does not become a shock to the metabolism, very light meals are eaten during these first two days to accustom the body to a simpler and healthier diet.

Phase 2: Two weeks of rigor Here we are at the rendezvous with the most difficult phase that requires rigorous application. The personal diet begins, which must be followed strictly as the few rules of the program, lasting 14 days. During these you give up all oils and fats.
This is the time the metabolism needs to regulate itself. The more precise the patient is and sticks to the rules, the more easily the pounds disappear.

Step 3: The optimal personal diet Once the ideal weight has been reached, the foods that had been eliminated can be included again, little by little. Reactions, positive or negative on well-being and weight are documented. At this stage, the right measure must be found, in which carbohydrates and sweets also regain their place. If there should be a relapse and the weight tends to increase again, one must reduce the foods that are not on the list, avoiding those that are not optimal for one's metabolism.

Phase 4: Maintenance This is a maintenance phase of unlimited duration that one can safely follow for a lifetime. Once you have reached your ideal fitness weight and found the dietary balance of phase 3, you will need to consistently adhere to the now well-known 10 rules.

The whole program lasts from a minimum of 3 weeks to a maximum of 6 months. Of course, even after that, we are always available to our patients to answer any questions. In the beginning, meetings are very frequent to provide all relevant explanations and accompany the individual application of the program until the set goals are achieved.