In a detailed consultation, I gather all the important information together with my patients, or their parents, so that I can subsequently put forward a treatment proposal based on TCM.

I work with

Chinese herbal medicine formulas, which help in acute and chronic infections and inflammation, as well as restlessness, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and states of weakness or exhaustion, and more.

Acupuncture, acupressure, qigong exercises and posture correction, which help with tension, pain and restlessness and more.

Acupressure for babies and young children, which is valuable both as preventive healthcare and as a supportive treatment option in common minor ailments.

Advice on nutrition and daily life organisation, with tips for self-help.

Where needed, I explain conventional medical findings and 'translate' them into every-day language.

I speak German, English, French, Italian and Chinese fluently, I understand Spanish

Practice Address:

Nina Zhao-Seiler
Wilfriedstrasse 8
8032 Zurich

Book an appointment: 
Phone:  044 2511331  or  nina.zhao-seiler@tcm-hin.ch

Find out more: www.tongentangpraxis.org

• Ongoing: Continuing education in TCM and integrative medicine in China and Europe
• 2022: MA, University of Zurich, Sinology (Classical Chinese, history of medicine)
• 2016: Passed the Swiss Higher Professional Examination (HFP) as a Naturopathic Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Established the TCM medicinal plant garden at ZHAW Wädenswil.
• 2015: Diploma continuing education in TCM dermatology with Mazin Al-Khafaji in London
• From 2000: Teaching in TCM herbal therapy, TCM paediatrics, and baby and infant massage
• From 1998: Own TCM practice within the group practice at Wilfriedstrasse, Zurich
• 1988–1998: Studies and clinical internships in TCM in the USA, Europe and China
• From 1985: Studies in Asian martial arts, teaching diploma in qigong and Chen-style taijiquan
• From 1985: Studies and practice in Asian dietetics and nutritional counselling

My interest in health and illness, suffering and wellbeing, and in the question of how people can recover from physical and emotional injuries as sustainably as possible, led me to philosophy and to naturopathy as a young adult. My wish was, and still is, to bring these areas into our medicine and our healthcare system, where they continue to be given too little consideration.

With Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), I discovered a medical system whose sophisticated, gentle methods, and holistic approach to human life, enable me both to treat illnesses and ailments and to help prevent them. During my several years of clinical internship in China, I experienced the integration of this form of naturopathy into a modern healthcare system. I came to see this integration as a highly valuable complement.

In my practice I offer integrative diagnostics and advice on daily life organisation, TCM herbal formulas, acupuncture/tuina, and posture and breathing exercises.