Elena Rossi
DemoStudio Rossi
- 4.8(4)
- Lugano
- Languages: it · de
AcupunctureTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)Acupressure
EMR
- Price
- CHF 69–145
- Next appointment
- Available Fri, 16 Oct
Acupressure
In acupressure, specific points on the body are pressed with the fingers, thumb or palm. It uses the same points as acupuncture, but without needles. Many people find it pleasant and relaxing.
- therapists
- 5
- per session
- CHF 105–110
- session length
- 45–60 min
Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor first. Emergency: 144
Origin and approach
Acupressure comes from Chinese and Japanese tradition and is based on the idea of channels through which the life energy qi flows. Pressing the points is meant to release blockages and restore the body’s balance. This model has not been scientifically proven, and there are still few studies on its effects.
What a session is like
Length: 45–60 min- At the start, you talk with the therapist about your complaints and how you are feeling.
- You keep your clothes on and lie on a treatment table or mat; comfortable clothing is ideal.
- The therapist presses selected points one after another, each for a few seconds to a few minutes.
- The pressure can be quite noticeable but should never become unpleasant; say so if it is too much.
- The therapist often shows you a few points you can press yourself at home.
Acupressure: what is it used for?
- Headaches, often alongside other measures.
- Sleep problems and difficulty winding down in the evening.
- Stress and inner tension.
For all of these uses there are still only a few studies, with mixed results.
How well is the effect supported?
Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Some evidence
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Traditional use
- used, but hardly studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Limited evidence
Headache
- Limited evidence
Sleep problems
- Limited evidence
Stress
Therapists: Acupressure
Simone Suter
DemoPraxis Simone Suter
- 4.7(3)
- Schaffhausen
- Languages: de · fr
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)AcupunctureAcupressureEMR- Price
- CHF 69–145
- Next appointment
- Available Thu, 15 Oct
Sara Fontana
DemoStudio Sara Fontana
- 5.0(2)
- Locarno
- Languages: it
AcupunctureTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)AcupressureASCASwiss federal diploma- Price
- CHF 72–150
Costs and health insurance
- Basic insurance
- only with doctors who hold the relevant certificate.
- Supplementary insurance
- often 50–80% with EMR- or ASCA-recognised therapists, often up to an annual maximum.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Price per session
- usually CHF 105–110, median CHF 105 (60 minutes, as stated by the practices)
Good to know
- Often 5 to 10 sessions are planned, at first about once a week.
- Acupressure is well tolerated; you may have mild, temporary muscle soreness or small pressure marks.
- Tell the therapist if you are pregnant or take blood thinners; for new or severe symptoms, see a doctor first.
- Acupressure can complement medical treatment but not replace it.
Training and recognition in Switzerland
In Switzerland, acupressure is usually offered as a complementary therapy method; one route is the federal diploma for complementary therapists. Basic insurance does not pay for it; many supplementary insurance policies contribute, usually only if the therapist is registered with EMR or ASCA.