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Acupuncture at Sammā — a living cartography of the body

Acupuncture

Ancient wisdom. Modern understanding. Your body, in focus.

Ancient wisdom meets contemporary science: an individualised approach to pain, stress, sleep, and digestion, helping your body regulate, recover, and thrive.

Acupuncture has long understood health as more than the absence of illness. At Sammā, this ancient art meets contemporary science in an individualised approach to pain, stress, sleep, and digestion.

Your body tells a story. We know how to listen.

Research shows how fine needles at precise points influence the nervous system and circulation. Many points lie along the connective tissue linking every muscle, organ, and nerve. A gently turned needle sends signals cells translate into biological change. Nerve stimulation can ease pain and shift the body from stress towards rest and repair. The ancient channels become a map of the body's communication.

The intention? To release tension, restore balance, and help your body regulate, recover, and thrive.

Benefits

How acupuncture can help.

  • Therapeutic support for stress, anxiety, and states of exhaustion.
  • Support of sleep and deep recovery
  • Relief from chronic pain and muscular tension
  • Optimisation of digestion and metabolism
  • Support of fertility and hormonal cycles
  • Support of the immune system and overall vitality
  • Seasonal support of immunity and overall vitality
  • Early regulation of tension, sleep and digestion before they become patterns
  • Maintenance of nervous-system balance in demanding periods
  • Support of long-term energy, recovery and resilience
  • A regular check-in with your terrain, read through pulse and tongue
  • Calming of the Shen (mind) to ease anxiety, rumination and low mood
  • Regulation of the stress response that amplifies emotional reactivity
  • Support through periods of grief, transition or emotional exhaustion
  • Greater stability and clarity between sessions
  • A gentle, body-based complement to psychological support
  • Regulation of the autonomic nervous system, out of permanent alert mode
  • Shift from fight-or-flight towards rest, digestion and repair
  • Reduction of hypervigilance, palpitations and stress-related tension
  • Improved heart-rate variability and resilience to daily pressure
  • Deeper, more restorative sleep as the system settles
  • Modulation of the inflammatory response and relief of flare-related pain
  • Regulation of the nervous system, a key factor in autoimmune activity
  • Support of digestion and the gut–immune axis
  • Improvement of fatigue, sleep and overall resilience
  • A complementary approach alongside your medical treatment, never a substitute
  • Regulation of the hormonal axes through the nervous and endocrine systems
  • Support through menstrual irregularities, perimenopause and menopause
  • Calming of stress-driven cortisol patterns that disturb hormonal rhythm
  • Support of thyroid and adrenal balance alongside medical follow-up
  • Restoration of energy, sleep and mood across hormonal transitions
  • Gradual restoration of deep energy, without forcing an already exhausted body
  • Regulation of sleep to recover truly restorative rest
  • Calming of an overloaded nervous system and reduction of hypervigilance
  • Improved concentration and dissipation of mental fog
  • Reduction of chronic fatigue that persists despite rest
  • Emotional support through the phases of reconstruction with more stability
  • Release of muscular tension accumulated in the neck, shoulders and back
  • Regulation of the autonomic nervous system, out of permanent alert mode
  • Reduction of anxiety and mental rumination from the first sessions
  • Better sleep quality, often disturbed by stress
  • Rebalancing of digestive function, often impacted by nervous tension
  • Relief from chronic pain (low-back, neck, migraine)
  • Reduction of local inflammation through circulation
  • Gradual decrease of dependency on painkillers
  • Targeted action on deep muscular tension and joint blockages
  • A holistic approach that treats the cause, not just the symptom
  • Natural ease of falling asleep, without medication dependency
  • Fewer nocturnal awakenings and less fragmented sleep
  • Calming of ruminations that keep the mind from settling
  • Restoration of a stable, regular wake-sleep rhythm
  • Improved deep-sleep quality and physical recovery
  • Regulation of menstrual cycles and support of ovulation
  • Improved blood flow to the reproductive organs
  • Reduction of stress, a direct factor in conception
  • Complementary support during assisted reproduction (IVF, IUI)
  • Creation of a hormonal terrain favourable to conception and implantation
  • Reduction of bloating, gas and abdominal discomfort
  • Regulation of transit (constipation, diarrhoea, alternation)
  • Relief from acid reflux and heartburn
  • Improved nutrient absorption and post-meal energy
  • Support of the gut–brain axis to reduce the impact of stress on digestion
  • Regulation of menstrual cycles, easing painful or irregular periods from the root
  • Support through the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause
  • Relief from pelvic tension, bloating and premenstrual discomfort
  • Nourishment of the deeper energetic reserves that sustain hormonal rhythm
  • Restoration of emotional equilibrium across the phases of the cycle
  • Support of prostate health and urinary function through improved pelvic circulation
  • Rebalancing of testosterone and adrenal output depleted by chronic stress
  • Restoration of deep vitality and physical stamina over successive sessions
  • Improvement of reproductive health, including sperm quality and libido
  • Regulation of the nervous system to counter the effects of sustained performance pressure
  • Accelerated muscle recovery by promoting circulation and reducing lactic acid accumulation
  • Prevention of recurring injuries through targeted release of fascial and tendon tension
  • Reduction of local and systemic inflammation following intense training
  • Optimisation of neuromuscular coordination and range of motion
  • Support of restful sleep and nervous system recovery between performance cycles
  • Stimulation of the body's innate repair mechanisms and cellular vitality
  • Strengthening of immune resilience and adaptive capacity over time
  • Slowing of premature ageing by nourishing Qi, blood and essence
  • Deepening of restorative sleep, the cornerstone of long-term recovery
  • Harmonisation of organ systems to sustain vitality across the decades
  • Regulation of blood sugar levels through improved pancreatic and hepatic function
  • Support of a balanced metabolism, addressing sluggishness at its energetic root
  • Reduction of cravings and appetite dysregulation linked to nervous system imbalance
  • Optimisation of lipid balance and cardiovascular markers over successive sessions
  • Restoration of the Spleen–Stomach axis, central to weight management in Chinese medicine
Pricing

Rates.

Initial consultation Full assessment · 60 min CHF 170
Follow-up consultation 45 min CHF 150
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Inside a session

How a session unfolds.

First consultation 60 minutes; follow-up sessions 45 minutes.

  1. 01

    Listening & Diagnosis

    The session begins with a Chinese medicine assessment, using observation, listening, questioning and palpation to understand your individual pattern. Your health history, current concerns and overall context are also taken into account to build a more complete picture.

  2. 02

    Placement of the Needles

    Acupuncture points are selected according to the diagnosis. The needles - sterile, single-use, and extremely fine - are placed with precision along specific points and meridians. Their insertion is usually painless.

  3. 03

    A Time of Rest

    The needles remain in place for 30 minutes. This quiet time allows the Qi to circulate and the body to enter a deep state of regulation and restoration. According to your preference, you may rest in silence, listen to music, or be guided through a short meditation.

  4. 04

    Removal & Guidance

    The needles are gently removed, and we take a moment to exchange about your sensations. Your practitioner will guide you on the next steps of your treatment plan and, when appropriate, may recommend lifestyle adjustments, nutrition, breathing, movement, or herbal support to prolong the benefits of the session.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions we often hear.

Acupuncture is a very gentle experience. The filiform single-use needles are extremely fine, and with a careful insertion technique, most people barely notice when they are placed. The treatment is typically painless.

Once the needles are in position, you may occasionally feel a mild tingling, warmth, pressure or heaviness around a point. These sensations are usually brief and comfortable. Many people are surprised by how subtle the treatment feels and often find the session deeply relaxing.

There is no single answer. A recent imbalance may evolve favourably in 3 to 5 sessions. A deeper or more complex terrain often asks for 8 to 12 sessions, spaced according to need. Your practitioner reassesses the protocol at each consultation, adjusting to the rhythm of each person.

At Sammā, all our acupuncture practitioners are recognised by ASCA and RME and are covered by most Swiss complementary insurance plans. We recommend checking the specific conditions of your policy with your insurer before your first consultation. Sammā provides invoices that meet Swiss complementary-medicine billing requirements.

The initial consultation lasts 60 minutes, allowing time for a full assessment, intake, and Chinese medicine diagnosis. Follow-up acupuncture sessions last 45 minutes. We recommend allowing a calm moment after the session, so the body can integrate the treatment before returning to the rhythm of the day.