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    Specialized Services

    Acupuncture

    Acupuncture is a gentle therapy from Traditional Chinese Medicine. We apply it after careful medical evaluation for various conditions including pain, stress, and chronic complaints.

    • Self-pay
    • ~30 min per session

    What is Acupuncture?

    Acupuncture is an ancient treatment method from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used for thousands of years to treat various conditions and symptoms. In modern primary care practice, it is increasingly used to offer patients a holistic, low-side-effect therapy option.

    The World Health Organization (WHO) published an indication list in 1997 recognizing the effectiveness of acupuncture for various diseases and symptoms. This list is a valuable resource for patients and physicians and can be viewed on our website.

    WHO (World Health Organisation) List for Acupuncture

    Gastrointestinal Disorders

    • Functional gastrointestinal disorders
    • Hiccups, hyperemesis
    • Oesophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis
    • Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer
    • Cholecystitis
    • Hepatitis
    • Constipation, diarrhoea
    • Irritable bowel syndrome
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • Crohn's disease

    Musculoskeletal Disorders

    • Myofascial pain syndromes
    • Radicular syndromes
    • Pseudoradicular syndromes
    • Arthralgia, arthrosis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
    • Cervical spine syndrome, torticollis
    • Thoracic spine syndrome
    • Lumbar spine syndrome, lumbago, sciatica
    • Shoulder-arm syndrome, periarthritis humeroscapularis
    • Epicondylopathies
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Coxarthrosis, coxalgia
    • Gonarthrosis, gonalgia
    • Tendinopathies (tendon disorders, e.g. tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis)

    Skin Disorders

    • Urticaria (hives)
    • Atopic dermatitis

    Bronchopulmonary Disorders

    • Bronchitis
    • Pseudocroup
    • Bronchial hyperreactivity
    • Bronchial asthma

    Cardiovascular Disorders

    • Functional cardiac disorders
    • Cardiac arrhythmias
    • Angina pectoris, coronary heart disease
    • Hypertension
    • Hypotension
    • Circulatory disorders

    Gynaecological Conditions

    • Menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhoea
    • Premenstrual syndrome
    • Menopausal syndrome
    • Mastopathy
    • Fertility disorders, frigidity
    • Birth preparation, labour induction, pain relief in labour
    • Lactation disorders

    Neurological Disorders

    • Migraine
    • Tension headache
    • Trigeminal neuralgia
    • Atypical facial pain
    • Intercostal neuralgia
    • Post-herpetic neuralgia
    • Phantom pain
    • Polyneuropathy, paraesthesias
    • Paralysis, facial palsy
    • Autonomic dysfunction

    Psychological, Psychosomatic and Addictive Disorders

    • Low mood, depression
    • Sleep disorders
    • Exhaustion states
    • Psychovegetative syndrome
    • Restlessness
    • Detoxification treatment and therapy support for addictive disorders
    • Bulimia
    • Obesity

    Urological Disorders

    • Cystitis, prostatitis
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Functional disorders of the urogenital tract, irritable bladder
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Nocturnal enuresis
    • Erectile dysfunction

    Which Forms of Acupuncture Do We Offer?

    • Classical body acupuncture
    • Microsystem acupuncture (ear and scalp)
    • Trigger point acupuncture / dry needling

    COSTS

    Costs & Reimbursement

    Our practice offers acupuncture exclusively as a self-pay service. Costs vary depending on the scope and duration of treatment (from €45 per session).

    Private health insurance: Private insurers often have extended benefits and may cover the costs of acupuncture for a broader range of indications. However, this depends on the individual policy conditions. Please enquire with your private health insurer, as benefits vary from state to state and are subject to ongoing changes.

    HOW A SESSION WORKS

    How an Acupuncture Session Works

    Acupuncture is a gentle method from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We apply it only after thorough medical evaluation.

    1. 1
      Initial Consultation & Assessment

      We discuss your symptoms and develop an individual treatment plan.

      ~20 min

    2. 2
      Preparation

      You settle comfortably on the treatment couch. The insertion points are disinfected.

      ~5 min

    3. 3
      Acupuncture

      Sterile single-use needles are placed at specific acupuncture points.

      ~5 min

    4. 4
      Rest Phase

      You rest with the needles in place — typically 20-30 minutes.

      ~25 min

    PREPARATION & AFTERCARE

    Preparation & Aftercare

    Before the appointment

    • Bring your insurance card

      Please remember your health insurance card and any referral if applicable.

    • Pack previous findings

      Current findings, doctor's letters, or imaging from previous treatments help us provide better care.

    • Medication list

      A current list of your medications (incl. dosage) is very helpful.

    After the appointment

    • Follow your treatment plan

      Stick to the agreed treatment plan and medication intake.

    • Schedule follow-up

      Arrange a follow-up appointment promptly for monitoring.

    • Report worsening symptoms

      Contact us if your symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.

    Costs & insurance

    Private / self-pay

    from €49 per session