Therapy · Natural Medicine TEN
Natural Medicine TEN – the healing tradition of Europe.
Traditional European Natural Medicine draws on more than two thousand years of medical knowledge – from Hippocrates through Galen and Paracelsus to today. Constitution-based diagnostics, phytotherapy, eliminative procedures and nutrition in one coherent system.
"Nature cures, medicine cares – nature heals, the physician accompanies."
What is Natural Medicine TEN?
TEN stands for Traditional European Natural Medicine – a self-contained medical system whose roots lie in ancient Greek medicine, refined through medieval and monastic medicine into the modern Swiss naturopathic practice. Unlike most complementary medicine methods, TEN is not an imported tradition: it is Europe's own native medicine.
At its core, TEN works with a constitution-based view of health. Each person is seen in their individual balance – physically, emotionally and within their environment. Complaints arise when this balance is disturbed; healing means supporting the body's own regulating force.
The four elements and the humoral doctrine
The diagnostic foundation of TEN is the humoral doctrine according to Hippocrates and Galen. It describes four bodily humors in dynamic balance:
- Blood (sanguis) – stands for warmth and moisture, the sanguine temperament.
- Yellow bile (cholera) – stands for warmth and dryness, the choleric temperament.
- Black bile (melancholia) – stands for cold and dryness, the melancholic temperament.
- Phlegm (phlegma) – stands for cold and moisture, the phlegmatic temperament.
The mixture of these four humors defines your personal constitution. When illness strikes, the balance shifts – treatment aims to clarify, nourish or carefully eliminate the disturbed humor.
Five pillars of therapy
- Phytotherapy – native and European medicinal plants as tea, tincture, ointment or extract.
- Nutrition & daily order – constitution-appropriate, seasonal, suited to daily life.
- Eliminative procedures – cupping, bloodletting, Baunscheidt therapy and other classical methods that stimulate metabolism.
- Hydrotherapy – water applications after Kneipp, wraps, compresses and baths.
- Breath & movement – simple exercises to regulate the autonomic nervous system.
EMR recognition
Natural Medicine TEN is registered in Switzerland with the Erfahrungsmedizinisches Register (EMR) as a recognized complementary medicine method. Treatments by an EMR-recognized therapist are covered by many health insurers via supplementary insurance (complementary medicine). Combined with the federal higher professional examination in naturopathy, TEN is one of the most thoroughly recognized methods in Switzerland.
Indications
What is Natural Medicine TEN used for?
TEN is a medicine of regulation – particularly effective where complaints connect to lifestyle, metabolism or constitution. Instead of quick symptom suppression, it focuses on restoring inner balance.
Stress & burnout
Support with chronic stress and exhaustion through nervous-system regulation, herbal medicine and regenerative therapies.
Digestion & metabolism
Help with bloating, constipation, irritable bowel and digestive complaints through strengthening digestion and optimising metabolism.
Hormonal balance
Support with PMS, cycle disorders, menopause and thyroid topics through individually tailored nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle adaptations.
Back, neck & joint pain
Natural relief from tension, inflammation and chronic pain through manual therapies, cupping and traditional methods.
Sleep disorders
Support for trouble falling asleep and unrestful sleep through calming applications, herbal remedies and regulation of natural rhythms.
Mental & emotional health
Accompaniment with anxiety, low mood and overwhelm through resilience-building and holistic support of the nervous system.
Skin & allergies
Supportive in atopic eczema, acne, psoriasis and recurring allergies – through eliminative procedures, phytotherapy and individually tailored nutrition.
Immunity & prevention
For recurring infections and weakened defences – building a stable constitution through seasonal herbal medicine and daily order.
Chronic conditions
Complementary support for diabetes, hypertension and metabolic disorders – in coordination with your GP-led treatment.
How we accompany you
What to expect with us.
Comprehensive health analysis
Pulse, tongue and iris diagnostics combined with history and – where available – your lab values. We take time for the whole picture.
Individually tailored plan
A bespoke combination of phytotherapy, nutrition, hydrotherapy, cupping and – where indicated – leech therapy. Concrete and suitable for daily life.
Regular follow-ups
Seasonal and situational accompaniment for continuous adjustment of your plan. TEN follows the rhythm of the seasons – your treatment does too.
How does a treatment work?
Initial consultation and history
90 minutes. We take time for your whole story: current complaints, pre-existing conditions, life situation, diet, sleep, previous treatments. A careful anamnesis is the foundation of every TEN diagnosis.
Constitutional diagnostics
Pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, facial and iris diagnosis, observation of stature, skin and metabolic signs. From this we derive your constitutional foundation and the current shift of the humors.
Treatment plan
Individual recommendations on nutrition and daily order, selected medicinal plants and, where indicated, eliminative procedures. We openly discuss what works, what requires patience and where a conventional medical assessment makes sense.
Accompaniment and follow-up sessions
Usually 3 to 6 appointments in the first months, followed by seasonal follow-up – TEN works with the rhythms of the seasons and adapts treatment and plants accordingly.
Which methods are used?
Methods are never an end in themselves – always part of a constitutional plan. We choose them carefully according to complaint and constitution:
- Phytotherapy – European medicinal plants as tea mixtures, tinctures, ointments or plant extracts. From certified Swiss and EU pharmacies.
- Cupping – dry and wet cupping to release tension, stimulate lymphatic flow and eliminate metabolic by-products.
- Baunscheidt therapy – gentle skin-stimulus procedure to activate local circulation and self-healing.
- Bloodletting – a classical procedure used very specifically and only when clearly indicated (e.g. high iron stores).
- Kneipp hydrotherapy – wraps, compresses, water treading, pouring procedures. Simple, everyday applications you can continue at home.
- Nutrition counselling – on constitutional criteria, related to the four qualities warm/cold/moist/dry.
- Breath and movement recommendations – simple exercises to strengthen the autonomic nervous system.
Treatment duration & prices
What a treatment costs.
Our prices are transparent and simply calculated: CHF 14.– 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
Initial consultation & constitutional diagnostics FIRST VISIT
90 minutes · history, pulse/tongue/iris/face diagnosis, treatment plan
Follow-up consultation
60 minutes · review and treatment plan adjustment
Extended follow-up session
90 minutes · in-depth counselling with application
Cupping treatment
45 minutes
Baunscheidt therapy
45 minutes
Hydrotherapy application
60 minutes
Health insurance recognition: Our TEN therapists are EMR-recognised. Swiss supplementary insurances (complementary medicine) usually cover 50–80 % of the cost – the exact terms depend on your policy. Please clarify directly with your insurer by providing the therapist's name or ZSR number. We issue detailed receipts with EMR numbers.
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 TEN therapist.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Natural Medicine TEN.
Book appointment
We take time for you.
Booking via onedoc.ch. Or directly with Thomas Stecher Sharma. Unsure? Book a free 15-minute orientation call.