Therapy · Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda – the science of life.
A medical system more than 3,000 years old, looking at body, mind and life circumstances together. Constitution-based diagnostics, individual dietary and lifestyle counselling, gentle phytotherapy and external applications.
"Health is not the absence of disease – it is a living balance."
What is Ayurvedic Medicine?
Ayurveda (Sanskrit: ayur – life, veda – knowledge) is one of the world's oldest documented medical systems. It emerged more than three millennia ago on the Indian subcontinent and is recognized in Switzerland as complementary medicine, covered by health insurers via supplementary policies.
At its core, Ayurveda views health as a dynamic balance between body, mind and life circumstances. Complaints arise when this balance is disturbed – through diet, stress, lack of sleep, life phases or unprocessed stress. Therapy works accordingly: not just on the symptom, but on the conditions that produce it.
The three Doshas
Ayurveda describes three body-mind forces – the Doshas – which are weighted differently in each person and define your individual constitution (Prakriti):
- Vata – movement. Governs breath, nervous system, circulation, mental agility.
- Pitta – transformation. Governs digestion, metabolism, warmth, clarity and decision.
- Kapha – stability. Governs structure, immunity, sleep, rest and consistency.
When the Doshas are in balance, the constitution is stable. When they shift (Vikriti), complaints arise – sometimes subtly over years, sometimes acutely. A central aim of ayurvedic treatment is to recognise this shift and gently correct it.
Four pillars of treatment
- Nutrition – tailored to constitution, time of day, season and life phase.
- Lifestyle (Dinacharya) – daily rhythm, sleep, movement, breath work.
- Phytotherapy – selected herbal remedies, from single herbs to classical formulations.
- External applications – oil massages, forehead pourings (Shirodhara), herbal stamp treatments, sweat applications.
Indications
What is Ayurveda used for?
Ayurveda is particularly effective for complaints connected to diet, lifestyle and stress – the areas where conventional medicine often only addresses the symptom, not the life context that produces it.
Stress & burnout
Effective support with chronic stress, inner restlessness and exhaustion syndromes – through nervous-system regulation, nutrition and daily routines.
Digestion & metabolism
For irritable bowel, chronic bloating, heartburn or unclear functional complaints – by strengthening Agni (the digestive fire).
Hormonal balance
For PMS, cycle irregularities, menopausal symptoms or thyroid issues – with type-appropriate nutrition, routines and herbs.
Back, neck & joint pain
Natural relief for chronic tension and pain via external applications, movement advice and inflammation-modulating nutrition.
Sleep disorders
Calming the nervous system, healthy day-night rhythms and routines that sustainably support falling asleep and staying asleep.
Mental & emotional health
Support with anxiety, overwhelm and mental exhaustion – building resilience through breath work, self-care and phytotherapy.
Skin & allergies
Supportive in atopic eczema, acne, psoriasis and recurring allergies – through detoxification, skin rituals and individually tailored nutrition.
Immunity & prevention
For recurring infections and general weakness – building a stable constitution via Ojas-strengthening measures and seasonal care.
Life transitions
Support during pregnancy, postpartum, midlife and retirement – carried physically and mentally through every transition.
Women's Health
Ayurvedic care through every life phase.
From the first cycle through menopause: we accompany you with individually tailored treatments, routines and herbs – always in coordination with your conventional medical care.
Menstrual cycle
Brings the cycle gently into balance: for PMS, cramps, mood swings, headaches and irregular bleeding. Through adapted nutrition, daily routines and plant support.
Pregnancy
Gentle ayurvedic applications before birth: oil massages, breathing exercises and sleep support – attuned to the trimester and in line with medical care.
Postpartum & breastfeeding
Regeneration after birth with Abhyanga applications, rest rituals and herbs to support healing, stable mood and healthy digestion in the early months.
Menopause
Relieves hot flushes, sleep issues and mood swings in peri-, meno- and postmenopause – through type-appropriate nutrition, routines, herbs and nervous-system regulation.
How does a treatment work?
Initial consultation and history
90 minutes. We take time for your full story: current complaints, life circumstances, diet, sleep, stress, pre-existing conditions, previous treatments. This thorough anamnesis is the foundation of every ayurvedic diagnosis.
Constitutional assessment
Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha), tongue diagnosis, eye and skin observation, attention to speech and movement. From this we derive your basic constitution and current shift (Vikriti).
Treatment plan
Individual recommendations on nutrition (constitution-appropriate, suited to everyday life), lifestyle (sleep, movement, breath), and – where indicated – herbal remedies and external applications. We discuss openly what works, what requires patience, and what does not help.
Accompaniment and follow-up sessions
Usually 3 to 6 appointments in the first months, then seasonal or situational follow-up. We adapt step by step to your experience and changes.
Consultations
Three paths of ayurvedic consultation.
Every consultation begins with a thorough constitutional assessment – the depth and focus of follow-up sessions adapts to your concern.
Medical consultation
Individual ayurvedic diagnosis with a tailored treatment plan – for specific complaints, chronic imbalances and long-term wellbeing. Integrates pulse diagnosis, history and phytotherapy.
Nutritional counselling
Type- and season-appropriate nutrition to strengthen digestion, energy and the immune system. Concrete advice for your daily life – no dogmatic bans, focused on what you can actually implement.
Lifestyle counselling
Daily and seasonal routines (Dinacharya, Ritucharya), self-care and mind-body practices for more balance, resilience and sleep quality.
Which applications are used?
Applications are never an end in themselves – always part of a plan. We choose them where they fit the complaint and the constitution:
- Abhyanga – harmonising full- or partial-body oil massage; soothes the nervous system, supports detoxification and strengthens immunity.
- Shirodhara – gentle, warm oil forehead pouring for deep relaxation and regeneration of the nervous system; used for inner restlessness, sleep disturbance and mental exhaustion.
- Udvartana – invigorating herbal-powder massage to reduce cellulite, activate the lymphatic system and stimulate metabolism.
- Marma therapy – targeted activation of the energy points (Marmas) to release deep tension and blockages; subtle manual work on a physical-energetic level.
- Pinda Sveda – herbal stamp treatment for tension, rheumatic complaints and chronic pain.
- Nasya – gentle application in the forehead and nasal area, helpful for sinusitis, headaches and allergies.
- Plant therapy – single herbs and classical formulations, sourced from certified Swiss and EU pharmacies.
Treatment duration & prices
What a treatment costs.
Our prices are transparent and simply calculated: CHF 13.– per 5 minutes of treatment. You pay exactly for the time your treatment actually takes – no surcharges, no hidden flat fees.
Free orientation call NO COMMITMENT
15 minutes · phone or in person · to find the right path for you
First consultation & constitutional assessment FIRST VISIT
90 minutes · history, pulse diagnosis, treatment plan
Follow-up consultation
60 minutes · constitutional and lifestyle counselling
Extended follow-up session
75 minutes · in-depth counselling with application
Consultation with application
90 minutes · in-depth counselling with full treatment
Abhyanga – full-body oil massage
60 or 90 minutes
Shirodhara – forehead pouring
60 minutes pure treatment time · incl. oil, setup & preparation
Udvartana – herbal-powder massage
60 minutes · lymph & metabolism activation
Marma therapy
60 minutes · energy-point work
Pinda Sveda – herbal stamp
60 minutes
Health insurance recognition: Our therapists are EMR-recognised. Many Swiss supplementary insurances (complementary medicine) cover a share – often 50-80 % of the cost. Please clarify the conditions of your policy directly with your insurer by providing the therapist's name or ZSR number. We are happy to assist with receipts and reports.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel or reschedule your appointment free of charge up to 24 hours before. Later cancellations are charged at the full rate.
Who treats?
Our Ayurveda therapists.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ayurveda.
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Booking runs via onedoc.ch. Or directly with one of our therapists. Unsure? Book a free 15-minute orientation call.
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