NETWORK

The Policlinic opens up a new perspective on health through a combination of Western and Chinese medicine.

LEADING

We lead the way when it comes to integrating both medical systems and supporting patients with high-quality Chinese medicine.

WIDE NETWORK

Our intensive exchange with international experts in various disciplines is the key to successful collaboration.

QUALIFIED

Extensive experience plus continuous training and education make us a competent contact for patients and referring physicians.

Team

BRIDGING THE GAP

Our specialists stand out through their interdisciplinary cooperation and are active in different areas of specialties.

    Head of POLICLINIC

        Dr Thanh Huynh

        Education

        • Physician and Doctor of the University of Bern
        • Specialist in Internal Medicine FMH
        • Acupuncture-TCM ASA
        • Manual Medicine SAMM
        • Sports Medicine SEMS

        Specialization Sports Medicine and TCM

        • Sports Medicine SGSM
        • Sports Physiotherapy
        • Medical Athletic Coach (MAC)
        • Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification Program (M. Callison/B. Lau)
        • Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program (W. Reaves)
        • Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture YNSA (T. Yamamoto)
        • Balance-Acupuncture (R. Tan)

        Specialization Skin and Allergies

        • Diploma in Chinese Medicine Dermatology (M. Al-Khafaji)
        • Former Visiting Physician at TCM University Clinic Guangzhou, China
        • Former Visiting Physician at Dermatology Clinic, University Hospital Zurich
        • Former Physician at Dermatology Practice Professor Trüeb, Wallisellen

        Teaching activities

        • Lecturer at the University of Basel and ETH Zurich

        Memberships

        • FMH, Swiss Medical Association
        • AGZ, Medical Association of the Canton of Zurich
        • SEMS, Sport & Exercise Medicine Switzerland
        • SAMM, Manual Medicine
        • RCHM, Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine, UK

          Deputy Head of POLICLINIC

              Simon Becker, MSc

              Education

              • Licensed Naturopath with a Federal Diploma, Specialization in TCM (Switzerland)
              • Diploma in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Therapy, TCM FVS (Switzerland)
              • Master of Science (MSc), University of Westminster (London, UK)
              • Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (St. Petersburg, FL, USA)

              Specialization: TCM Pediatrics

              • Postgraduate course in TCM Pediatrics with Bob Flaws
              • Clinical internship in TCM Pediatrics, University Hospital of Heilongjiang University, PR China
              • Shonishin training with Stephen Birch

              Publications

              • Clinically Effective Formulas for Pediatric Cough (California Journal of Oriental Medicine, USA, 1999)

              Specialization: TCM Oncology

              • Various advanced trainings with Barbara Kirschbaum and Yair Maimon

              Publications

              • Interactions between Chinese medicines and anticancer drugs: an overview (The European Journal of Oriental Medicine, 2011)
              • Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Potential in Supportive Care (InFo Oncology & Hematology, 2018; Vol. 6, No. 1)

              Specialization: TCM Pregnancy Support

              • Head of training and teaching at the Zhong Institute: Acupuncture and Chinese medicine for pregnancy and Birth

              Publication

              • Acupuncture in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum – A Practical Guide (Bacopa, 2013)

              Other Advanced Trainings

              • Postgraduate course in TCM Dermatology with Mazin Al-Khafaji

              Teaching Activities, Memberships

              • Director and lecturer, Chiway Academy, Winterthur
              • Board member, Organization of the World of Work in Complementary Medicine (OdA AM)
              • Co-President Scientific Committee ASA TCM Congress
              • Member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (MRCHM, UK)

              Selected Additional Publications

              • Chapter “Heart and Circulation” in Guide to Chinese Medicine, 6th edition (Urban and Fischer, 2010)
              • Correcting the Errors in the Forest of Medicine, translation with commentary, co-author (Blue Poppy Press, USA, 2007)
              • The Chinese Medical Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases (Blue Poppy Press, Boulder, USA, 2005)

                Senior Practitioner of Chinese Medicine Gynecology

                    Young-Ju Becker, MSc

                    Education

                    • Licensed Naturopath with Federal Diploma, Specialization in TCM (Switzerland)
                    • Diploma in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, TCM FVS (Switzerland
                    • Master of Science (MSc), Samra University of Oriental Medicine (Los Angeles, USA)
                    • Bachelor in Chinese History, Yonsei University (Seoul, Korea)

                    Specialization in TCM Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine

                    • Internship in TCM Gynecology, University Hospital of Heilongjiang TCM University, PR China
                    • Postgraduate Training in TCM Gynecology with Prof. Dr. Wu Yuning
                    • Specialist Training in TCM Reproductive Medicine, Zhong Institute, Switzerland

                    Additional Training

                    • Continuing education in Korean Acupuncture with Dr. Tae-Cheong Choo
                    • Internship in Traditional Korean Medicine, Kyunghee University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea

                    Teaching Activities and Memberships

                    • Lecturer in TCM Gynecology, Chiway Academy, Winterthur
                    • Swiss Representative in the Gynecology Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies

                    Publications

                    • "The Treatment of Ovarian Cysts with Chinese Medicine", Yin Yang – Professional Journal of SBO-TCM, No. 4, 2013

                      Senior Practitioner of Musculoskeletal Health and Sports Acupuncture

                      NHP TCM with federal diploma

                          David Mück, MSc

                          Education

                          • MSc in TCM (Danube University, Krems)
                          • Swiss Certified Naturopath TCM
                          • Certified Acupuncturist TCM-FVS
                          • Certified Chinese Herbalist (Biomedica Zurich)
                          • Studies in Chinese Medicine (Biomedica Zurich)
                          • Fascia Specialist
                          • Certified Nurse AKP

                          Specialization Sports Medicine and TCM

                          • Certificate in Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture YNSA (T. Yamamoto)
                          • Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program (W. Reaves)
                          • Balance Acupuncture (R. Tan)
                          • Fascial Distortion Model Typaldos (EFDMA/AIM)
                          • Fascial Manipulation (A. Stecco)
                          • Myofascial Release Techniques

                          Teaching Activities

                          • Lecturer for Acupuncture and Pain Therapy at various institutions

                              Charlotte Andersen, Dipl. Physician

                              Education

                              • Physician of the University of Zurich
                              • Assistant in Surgery, Urology, Interdisciplinary Emergency, Tumor Pathology
                              • Assistant in Oral Surgery Practice
                              • Diploma Course in Acupuncture and Tuina (Chiway, Winterthur)

                              Specialization Sports Medicine and  TCM

                              • Sports Acupuncture and Soft Tissue Treatment at POLICLINIC
                              • Internship in Trauma Surgery, See-Spital
                              • Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program (W. Reaves)
                              • Fascial Manipulation (A. Stecco)
                              • Sports Injuries Apprenticeship (University College London)

                                Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist TCM-FVS

                                Specialist in Chinese Medicine, Midwife

                                    Nina Dändliker

                                    Education

                                    • Diploma in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Therapy TCM-FVS (CH)
                                    • Studies in Chinese Medicine (CH)
                                    • Certified Midwife BSc
                                    • Diploma in Nursing DN II

                                    Specialization in TCM Gynecology and Obstetrics

                                    • Postgraduate Course in TCM Gynecology, Prof. Dr. Wu Yuning
                                    • Training Course in TCM for Midwives in Obstetrics, Zhong Institute
                                    • Fertility Disorders – Desire to Have Children from the Perspective of TCM, Dr. med. Morell Noemi

                                    Additional Training

                                    • Training Course in Pediatric Tuina with Nina Zhao-Seiler
                                    • Taping Course for Pregnancy and Postpartum
                                    • Tuina – Advanced Training for Acupuncturists (CH)

                                      Acupuncturist and Tuina therapist with OdA AM certificate

                                      Acupuncturist

                                          Jennifer Jud

                                          Education

                                          • BSc Physiotherapy
                                          • Studies in Chinese Medicine (Biomedica Zurich)

                                          Specialization Sports Medicine and TCM

                                          • Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture
                                          • Fascial Acupuncture
                                          • Myofascial Release in Training
                                          • Movement Control Dysfunction LWS, HWS, and Movement Analysis
                                          • Dry Needling (Top 30, Upper Advance, and Refresher)
                                          • FDM (Module 1&2)
                                          • Nutritionist TCM
                                          • Auricular Acupuncture Nogier
                                          • Medical Qi-Gong 1 & 2
                                          • Western Pharmaceuticals in Practice

                                            Head of Sports Physiotherapy

                                                Matthaeus Sliwa

                                                Education

                                                • Certified Physiotherapist
                                                • Sports Physiotherapist SPT
                                                • MSc Sports Physiotherapy (University of Salzburg)
                                                • Acupuncture and Tuina in Training (Biomedica Zurich)

                                                Specialization Sports Medicine and TCM

                                                • Manual Therapy (FOMT)
                                                • Dry Needling TOP 30 (DGSA)
                                                • Kinesiotaping
                                                • Manual Lymph Drainage (FÖLDI)
                                                • Specialist for Dizziness and Balance Disorders (IBITA, FOMT)
                                                • Vestibular Therapist
                                                • Bobath Concept for Neurology (IBITA, FOMT)
                                                • Craniomandibular Dysfunction (FOMT)
                                                • Fall Risk Management (ZPP, FOMT)

                                                Membership

                                                • Swiss Association for Sports Physiotherapy Accreditation Level B

                                                  Sports Physiotherapist

                                                      Roman Baumgartner

                                                      Education

                                                      • BSc Physiotherapy (SUPSI Landquart)
                                                      • Master of Business Administration (Florida National University)
                                                      • MSc Sports Physiotherapy in progress (University of Salzburg)

                                                      Specialization in Sports Medicine and TCM

                                                      • Dry Needling (Top 30 DGSA)
                                                      • GLA:D Switzerland Osteoarthritis

                                                        Sports Physiotherapist

                                                            Marko Grujo

                                                            Education

                                                            • BSc Physiotherapy (Thim van der Laan Landquart)

                                                              Sports Physiotherapist

                                                                  Celine Schlumpf

                                                                  Education

                                                                  • BSc Physiotherapy (Thim van der Laan Landquart)

                                                                  SPORTS

                                                                  MOVING WITHOUT PAIN IN EVERYDAY LIFE AND DURING SPORTS

                                                                  From the perspective of Chinese medicine, an injury is always due to a local blockage of the free flow of Qi and blood, giving rise to pain, swelling and impaired movement. The therapeutic strategy of Chinese medicine is targeted at removing the blockage.

                                                                  HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

                                                                  Our specialists offer highly effective therapies focusing on relieving pain and improving mobility.

                                                                  RECOVER

                                                                  In sports, they contribute to faster recovery after injury while optimising performance.

                                                                  COMPREHENSIVE

                                                                  With the reCOVER Programme, the Policlinic offers the entire line of treatment on the highest level, all the way to the ‘return to sports’.

                                                                  CHINESE MEDICINE IS PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL FOR THESE CONDITIONS

                                                                  Musculoskeletal system in general
                                                                  • In the event of pain, swelling and impaired movement
                                                                  • Degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis
                                                                  • Neurological diseases: paralysis of any kind, especially acute peripheral facial nerve paralysis
                                                                  Our effective Sportsmed reCOVER Programme
                                                                  • For complaints regarding muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia such as sprains, strains, bruises, inflammations, tension, imbalances and joint complaints
                                                                  • Recovery programme following injuries and surgery

                                                                  OUR SPECIALISTS

                                                                  SKIN

                                                                  TREAT EXTERNAL SYMPTOMS FROM THE INSIDE

                                                                  The use of Chinese medicine to alleviate and stabilise acute and chronic skin diseases, allergies and inflammatory conditions is rooted in a tradition dating back thousands of years.

                                                                  CHINESE MEDICINE IS PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL FOR THESE CONDITIONS

                                                                  Skin
                                                                  • Atopic dermatitis
                                                                  • Psoriasis (plaque, guttate, pustular)
                                                                  • Eczema
                                                                  • Acne, perioral dermatitis
                                                                  • Rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis
                                                                  • Lichen planus
                                                                  • Skin infections
                                                                  • Pruritus, dry skin
                                                                  • Excessive sweating
                                                                  Allergies
                                                                  • Hay fever
                                                                  • Allergic asthma
                                                                  • Food allergies
                                                                  Inflammatory bowel disease
                                                                  • Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease

                                                                  OUR SPECIALIST

                                                                  CHILDREN

                                                                  HERBS, LASER TREATMENT, ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHILDREN, MASSAGE AND HEALTHY EATING

                                                                  Paediatrics has been a speciality of Chinese medicine for around 1,000 years. It offers forms of treatment that enable gentle, child-friendly and relaxed therapy for young patients.

                                                                  CHINESE MEDICINE IS PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL FOR THESE CONDITIONS

                                                                  • Allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis and hay fever
                                                                  • Digestive disorders, such as colic, non-specific abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, constipation
                                                                  • Chronic and recurrent infections
                                                                  • Cough, bronchitis, asthma
                                                                  • Sore throat, common cold and fever
                                                                  • Ear infections
                                                                  • Sleep disorders, restlessness, regulation disorders (cry babies)
                                                                  • Concentration disorders, learning difficulties, anxiety
                                                                  • Bedwetting

                                                                  OUR SPECIALIST

                                                                  WOMEN

                                                                  MENSTRUATION, FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND MENOPAUSE

                                                                  The free flow of Qi (life energy) and blood is highly important when it comes to women’s health. Blockages or deficiencies can lead to menstrual or menopausal problems or infertility. Treatment of such disorders with acupuncture and Chinese medicines is gentle and effective. During pregnancy and labour, acupuncture is a gentle approach for alleviating numerous complaints.

                                                                  CHINESE MEDICINE IS PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL FOR THESE CONDITIONS

                                                                  Gynaecological disorders
                                                                  • Complaints related to menstruation and the menstrual cycle
                                                                  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
                                                                  • Ovarian cysts, fibroids and polyps
                                                                  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
                                                                  • Menopausal complaints
                                                                  • Fertility, for women and men
                                                                  • IVF support through all stages
                                                                  Pregnancy complaints
                                                                  • Morning sickness
                                                                  • Pain conditions
                                                                  • Insomnia, fatigue and exhaustion
                                                                  • Water retention, carpal tunnel syndrome
                                                                  • Braxton Hicks contractions
                                                                  • Preparation for labour
                                                                  • Acupuncture for induction of labour

                                                                  OUR SPECIALISTS

                                                                  CANCER

                                                                  STRENGTHENING THE BODY AND MIND, ALLEVIATING SIDE-EFFECTS

                                                                  Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy often weaken the body and commonly lead to side-effects. Chinese medicine and acupuncture are well suited to counteracting these side-effects and helping to improve quality of life.

                                                                  CHINESE MEDICINE IS PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL FOR THESE CONDITIONS

                                                                  • Nausea and vomiting
                                                                  • Diarrhoea, constipation
                                                                  • Fatigue and exhaustion
                                                                  • Dry mouth (xerostomia)
                                                                  • Hot flushes, chills
                                                                  • Pain
                                                                  • Peripheral neuropathy
                                                                  • Depression, anxiety
                                                                  • Insomnia
                                                                  • Immunodeficiency
                                                                  • Bone marrow depression

                                                                  OUR SPECIALIST

                                                                  CONTACT

                                                                  CONTACT

                                                                  Our commitment serves a common goal: achieving a healthy life for patients.

                                                                  Policlinic

                                                                  ADDRESS

                                                                  Policlinic
                                                                  Spitalweg 2
                                                                  CH‌-8810 Horgen
                                                                  CONTACT

                                                                  T +41 44 728 18 18
                                                                  F +41 44 728 18 29
                                                                  E info@policlinic.ch
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