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Acupuncture at Sammā — a living cartography of the body

Acupuncture

One of the oldest arts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where millennial wisdom meets contemporary science — a precise stimulation that supports the body's return to its natural balance.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical arts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. At Sammā, this millennia-old heritage meets a contemporary understanding of the body — supporting the nervous system, circulation, digestion, sleep, pain regulation, and emotional balance.

Each consultation is a living cartography. The pulse, tongue, complexion, voice, and lived experience reveal the subtle movement of Qi, Blood, and Shen — the body’s inner landscape.

Today, research increasingly helps us understand how the precise placement of fine needles on specific acupuncture points may stimulate the nervous system, connective tissue, microcirculation, inflammatory pathways, and the body’s own mechanisms of regulation.

Through this subtle stimulation, acupuncture supports the restoration of circulation, the regulation of tension, the calming of the mind, and the body’s return to a more natural physiological balance.

Benefits

Where can acupuncture support you.

  • 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
  • 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

    Each session begins with a complete intake and assessment, alongside the four pillars of diagnosis in Chinese medicine: observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. This includes Chinese pulse reading, tongue observation, and a conversation around your reasons for consulting, symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and overall terrain. During the first consultation, this time is extended to establish a precise and personalised treatment plan.

  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.

The needles used in acupuncture are extremely fine - much thinner than a standard injection needle. With a precise and gentle insertion technique, the treatment is usually painless and often feels surprisingly subtle. You may occasionally feel a light pressure, a brief tingling, warmth, or a sense of heaviness around the point. These sensations are normal and usually short-lived; they simply indicate that the body is responding to the stimulation. Most people find the experience deeply calming once the needles are in place.

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.

Acupuncture practised by a recognised therapist is covered by most Swiss complementary insurances. We invite you to check your contract conditions with your insurer before the first consultation. Sammā issues invoices that meet Swiss complementary-billing standards.

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.