The origin of disease

Traditional Chinese medicine attaches great importance to identifying the causes of symptoms. This is why diagnosis plays an essential role in every consultation. I always ask myself about the origin of the illness, and that also means taking the time at the beginning of each consultation to discuss it with the patient.

Prevention

This approach is fundamentally preventive. It is often said that in ancient China, a patient would only pay his doctor if he fell ill, which would mean that the doctor had failed to maintain his health. This is precisely how I see my practice: I help patients to improve their overall health.

Personalized care

No two treatments are the same. No two people with headaches will receive the same treatment, because their causes, lifestyle and mental health differ. Traditional Chinese medicine takes all these aspects into account when treating an illness. I attach great importance to the holistic approach of Chinese medicine, which is why I focus on the patient as a whole, rather than just on the symptom.

Homeostasis

In holistic medicine, we often talk about the principle of homeostasis, which is the body’s ability to regulate itself. I often tell my patients that I’m only a guide: it’s up to them to draw on their own resources to heal themselves. I only show the way, and then it’s up to the body, mind and soul to move towards healing.

The free circulation of Qi

We can compare the body to an ecosystem. When river water flows freely, all parts of the earth are properly irrigated. A blockage, on the other hand, can lead to drought, affecting villages and land. This image is a good illustration of traditional Chinese medicine: rivers represent energy meridians, acupuncture points are like lakes, veins are like oceans, and muscles are like forests. If a blockage occurs in a meridian, none of these elements can be properly supplied, leading to the appearance of the first symptoms.