Acupuncture, acupressure and tuina
as medication-free support for numerous acute and chronic illnesses, pain and psychological complaints, and as support during pregnancy and childbirth

Chinese dietetics

Breathing, posture and qigong exercises

Health counselling
as comprehensive advice on lifestyle and health promotion

Areas of practice focus

• Musculoskeletal problems: pain, inflammation, rehabilitation
• TCM gynaecology: menstrual cycle disorders, fertility issues, pregnancy support and birth preparation, menopause
• Support during emotional crises and stressful situations
• Support with allergies and chronically recurring infections

Languages:
Chinese, German, English

Practice Address:

Xiaoyong Schaller-Jia
Certified Naturopathic Practitioner
Wilfriedstrasse 8
8032 Zürich

Phone:      +41 79 433 08 37

Email:  xiaoyong.jia@gmx.ch

Chinese medicine was not something I was born into professionally, yet from childhood I have been familiar with Chinese dietary therapy, ways of living, and approaches to maintaining health and well-being.

As an interpreter for TCM doctors in clinical practices, courses and seminars, as well as in clinical and theoretical training at the teaching hospital of the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I gained extensive insight into both the theory and practice of TCM over many years.

Throughout more than 30 years of working in my own practice, my therapeutic approach has continued to evolve through experience, ongoing professional development, and encounters with different medical traditions. I treat and support people with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including pain of various origins, sleep disorders, states of exhaustion and psychological distress, as well as providing support during pregnancy and childbirth.

Working together with my patients is particularly important to me. I believe that everyone can contribute to improving their own health and quality of life. I aim to support them in this process through TCM dietary advice, as well as instruction and coaching in breathing, posture and Qigong exercises.

Even after many years of therapeutic work, I want to remain curious and continue learning. I continue my studies with different professors of TCM and acupuncture, Qigong and Taiji teachers, and experienced Tuina physicians. Different perspectives, experiences and traditions enrich my work and help me to support each patient individually — while allowing me, too, to keep moving, learning and evolving.

• 1984–1987 Engineering studies in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
• 1991 Moved to Switzerland
• 1992–2003 Interpreter (Chinese, English and German) for TCM physicians in private practices, courses and seminars in Switzerland, as well as in clinical and theoretical training at the teaching hospital of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, Sichuan
• 1992–2003 Training and continuing education in acupuncture and Tuina in China, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany
• 2000 Sabbatical year at the teaching hospital of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, Sichuan
• Since 1993 TCM practitioner at the Wilfriedstrasse practice
• Since 2004 Licensed to practise independently in the Canton of Zurich
• Since 2004 Continuous advanced training in various acupuncture approaches, including Japanese acupuncture, Meridian Therapy, Channel Palpation, acupuncture for sports injuries, and others
• 2016 Completion of the Higher Professional Examination (HFP) and award of the Swiss Federal Diploma as a Naturopath in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), specialising in Acupuncture and Tuina
• Since 2019 Training and advanced studies in Pi Zhen with Prof. Dong Fuhui, as well as further professional training with Prof. Zhang Ying
• Tuina training with Dr. Qi Wei