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Polarity

Polarity is a bodywork therapy that combines gentle touch with conversation, movement exercises and suggestions about diet. It sees a person as a unity of body, emotions and energy. The touch ranges from light holding to deeper pressure.

therapists
2
session length
60–90 min

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Origin and approach

Polarity was developed in the mid-20th century by the Austrian-American osteopath and chiropractor Randolph Stone (1890–1981). He combined ideas from Ayurveda, osteopathy and other healing traditions. At its core is the idea of a flow of energy that touch is meant to bring back into balance.

What a session is like

Length: 60–90 min
  1. You begin by talking about how you are and what is on your mind.
  2. You lie clothed on a table while the therapist holds different areas with their hands or applies gentle pressure.
  3. During the treatment you can notice and talk about what you feel.
  4. Sometimes you are given simple movement exercises or dietary suggestions to take home.

Polarity: what is it used for?

  • People often come because of stress and a wish to relax.
  • Many experience the calm touch as a break from everyday life.
  • Some people use Polarity to become more aware of their body and emotions.

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?
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.

Therapists: Polarity

  • Patrick Wyss

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    Polarity Wyss

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    • 4.7(3)
    • St. Gallen
    • Languages: de · en
    • Online
    PolarityAlexander technique
    EGK therapist register
    Price
    CHF 54–120
    Next appointment
    Available Thu, 15 Oct

  • Andrea Weber

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    Polarity Weber

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    • 4.7(3)
    • Chur
    • Languages: de · en · fr
    PolarityFeldenkrais method
    EGK therapist register
    Price
    CHF 60–130
    Next appointment
    No new patients

Costs and health insurance

Basic insurance
usually not.
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
Practices set their own prices; you can see them in each profile.
Recognitions explained →

Good to know

  • There are hardly any scientific studies on Polarity; the method rests on tradition and experience.
  • Many people come for 4 to 8 sessions, often one to three weeks apart.
  • Polarity does not replace medical or psychotherapeutic treatment; if symptoms are severe or persistent, see a doctor first.

Training and recognition in Switzerland

Polarity is a method within complementary therapy with Federal Diploma (OdA KT); training takes several years part-time. Supplementary insurance usually requires registration with EMR or ASCA before it contributes.

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