Welcome to Acupuncture Lausanne!
I’m Jonathan Shubs, a Canadian-Swiss Acupuncturist / Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Naturopath with over 18 years of experience.
I believe in activating the body’s self-healing mechanisms by treating emotional, psychological, and physical imbalances to achieve health and well-being.
I work across a wide range of problems: Emotional struggles, acute or chronic pain, seasonal or environmental allergies, support for medical treatments or chronic disease and women’s health.
I am also a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner – a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté. I combine Compassionate Inquiry with Acupuncture to address not just physical and energetic imbalances, but also emotional and psychological ones.
What disorders does acupuncture treat?
- Mental Health
Burn-out, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation (either personal or professional) are all symptoms of a mental health crisis. Acupuncture and my methods of integrating different fields of therapy can help to bring you back to balance
Read more - Pain
All types of pain. From Back (sciatica, lumbago) to headaches, to all muscles, joints, and bone pain. Simple effective treatments with immediate relief is what acupuncture can offer.
- Allergies
Whether seasonal or environmental, acupuncture acts on the symptoms (nose, eyes, breathing, skin) and on the underlying issues. This two-pronged approach brings immediate relief and long-lasting effects.
- Women’s Health
Periods should not be painful, and suffering is not normal. Acupuncture helps promote regular periods and reduce premenstrual symptoms and pain. A healthy cycle is an important factor in fertility.
About me
Jonathan Shubs
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I have earned the highest title available in Switzerland for Acupuncturists: Naturopathic Practitioner in TCM with Advanced Swiss Federal Diploma – Specialization in Acupuncture. My sessions are reimbursed by most supplementary health insurance providers.
I am also a published author and have been an international teacher of Acupuncture since 2012. I have completed Dr Gabor Maté’s psychotherapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, which
provides a unique way of working with trauma and other forms of psychological distress and am a certified practitioner.
My acupuncture adventure started when I was 12 years old. Having seen my parents undergo three hip operations, two cancer treatments, and being diagnosed as diabetic in a period of three
years I was confronted, at this early age, with the need to find a better way to help people live a healthy and full life.
Acupuncture; one of the world’s oldest forms of healing…
With its origins dating back more than 5,000 years to ancient China, acupuncture continues to be a primary method of medical treatment today.
Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. The focus of acupuncture is on improving the overall well-being of the patient, rather than only the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy, known as Qi, moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin.
Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities—Yin and Yang—and when these become unbalanced, illness may result. By inserting hair-thin needles into specific points on the body, acupuncture stimulates the body’s own healing response and helps restore its natural balance. The flow of Qi can be disturbed by a number of factors, including poor nutrition, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infection, poisons, trauma, and emotional states such as anxiety, stress, anger, fear, and grief.
The principal aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person is to restore the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Compassionate Inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry is a psychotherapeutic approach
developed by Dr. Gabor Maté.
By combining Compassionate Inquiry with acupuncture, clients experience a more comprehensive healing process, addressing the interconnected layers of emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.
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What People Say
Let me put this simply, Jonathan is close to a miracle worker. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!
Bertrand C.Jonathan’s approach is professional and friendly, but rather than words, just go and try…
Rodolphe D.I am probably the most reticent person when it comes to anything that would approach needles, but with Jonathan, it’s simple.
Corinne W.
What is meant by holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine is a system that examines the patient’s complete pattern of illness. This includes lifestyle, emotions, diet, the balance of internal organs, and so forth. Holistic medicine does not treat only the symptoms of illness; it treats causes as well.
Does acupuncture hurt? Is it safe?
Generally speaking, no. Most people feel very little discomfort. However, we all respond differently to sensory stimulation and some people may experience mild numbness, heaviness, distension, and soreness. Acupuncture is extremely safe when practiced properly. In addition, acupuncture can work along with, as well as enhance, your other medical treatments.
Why should I try acupuncture?
If you are interested in your overall well-being, or are suffering from an acute ailment or chronic disease, and are looking for a method of treatment that does not require prescription medication, or you’ve tried other methods of treatment and they have not worked, acupuncture may be right for you.
For practitioners:
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