TCM for Back Pain in Basel:
Acupressure & Tuina Massage

Gentle relief for back pain – targeted treatment helps relieve tension and promote the body’s natural healing processes.

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How TCM can help with back pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints in everyday life. It is often caused by prolonged sitting, physical strain, stress, or tension in the back and shoulder area.

Traditional Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers such complaints not only as individual symptoms, but in the context of the body, emotions, lifestyle, and external stresses. It also takes into account which meridians—functional pathways that connect different areas of the body— are involved and where the balance in the body is disturbed.

With my mindful 4-step method from TCM, including Qi Gong, acupressure, and Tuina massage, I will guide you in releasing tension in your back, supporting blood circulation, and promoting natural mobility again.

This helps the body regain its balance more easily and can reduce back pain in the long term.

Typical back pain that I treat

  • Lower back pain – pulling, stabbing, or dull pain in the lower back

  • Tension in the upper back / between the shoulder blades

  • Blockages along the spine – limited mobility, stiffness

  • Back pain caused by uneven strain —e.g., sitting, carrying, breastfeeding

  • Emotional tension in the back – "the back is carrying too much"

How the 4-step method supports you

Each treatment follows a clear structure that guides the body step by step into deeper regulation.

Acupressure Tuina massage preliminary talk

1 | Initial Consultation

Arrival

You tell us what is currently bothering you—any issues with your back, physical discomfort, or everyday stress.
Together, we set the goal for treatment and discuss how to proceed.

Qi Gong

2 | Qi Gong

Preparing the body

Gentle movements and breathing exercises help you to ground yourself in your body. Qi Gong is calm and flowing—similar to Tai Chi—and helps to regulate tension and energy flow before the treatment begins.

Acupressure Tuina Massage Basel

3 | Acupressure - Tuina

set the pace

I use targeted massage techniques and pressure to work along the meridians— similar to acupuncture, but without needles.
This helps to release tension in the back and supports the circulation of qi and blood.

Acupressure Tuina massage follow-up talk

4 | Follow-up discussion

Integrate and next steps

We will discuss what you have noticed and how you can integrate your experiences into your everyday life—
ly with simple tips from TCM nutrition or self-exercises for your back.

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Effect & benefits for back pain

How would your day feel if your body were free and mobile again?

When you wake up in the morning without lower back pain.
When you can bend, stretch, or stand up straight again without effort.
When your back supports you—without tension, protective posture, or pain.

This treatment helps you release chronic tension and strengthen your body awareness—for more energy, stability, and inner alignment.

Typical effects:

  • Relief of acute and chronic back pain

  • Greater mobility and upright posture

  • Deep relaxation in the lower, middle, or upper back

  • Relief of muscular and energetic blockages

  • Improved body awareness and inner stability

  • Simple exercises for self-application – learn what your body really needs

What clients say

Testimonials from people who have experienced my Tuina and acupressure treatments in Basel .
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  • " Since my first visit to LAE, there have been positive changes that I never expected. Initially I came for severe back pain, but I found much more. Not only is my back showing improvement with each session, but I've seen progress in areas I wasn't looking to address directly: My energy is consistent throughout the day, I have less sugar cravings, and I can sleep deeply. Laetitia's therapy is not limited to symptom relief; it seeks to understand and heal from the root cause. If you are looking for real solutions, I can highly recommend her."

    Iván Z.

  • "Wow, a woman with both feet firmly on the ground, clear and radiant. She totally grounded me, released tension and brought my strength back to the tiles. I always enjoy going back to her. Thank you for the wonderful experience."

    Antja P.

  • " Laetitia does a wonderful job. I had never heard of Tunia Massage before and found it incredibly relaxing and pleasant. After the treatment I felt like I was walking on air, I was absolutely mentally relaxed. Amazing! The tension in my neck, which has been bothering me for months, is much more bearable since the appointment and I sleep much better. I will definitely come back because it did me so much good. I would absolutely recommend it! "

    Anja R.

  • “The Tuina massage treatment I received from Laetitia gives me a feeling of deep relaxation and soothing calm.
    I love the Qi Gong exercises at the beginning as well as the feeling of lightness immediately after the massage. Laetitia is a very positive person with a calm, infectious charisma. Together, we developed a treatment plan to address my pain and numbness in my forearms and tension in my upper back — I am convinced that this plan had a positive effect and significantly reduced my symptoms. I am a regular client and enjoy the feeling of my body regaining its balance. Thank you, dear Laetitia, for your warmth, positivity, kindness, and knowledge."

    Desislava Lazarova

  • " Laetitia has the right energy, just made for it! I felt comfortable right from the start. I would particularly like to emphasize the positive feeling after the treatment, which lasted for a long time. Very pleasant. Thank you! "

    Samuel L.

  • I regularly visit Laeti to find balance in my sometimes very intense working life, to clear my head, and sometimes to relieve certain physical tensions. Laeti's exceptionally empathetic, competent, and situational approach never ceases to amaze me, so I always book my next sessions right away. I would therefore recommend anyone to try acupressure with Laeti at any time!"

    Stefan Flückiger

Maybe now is the time to listen to your back.

If your back is telling you that it's carrying too much weight, then you've come to the right place.

You don't have to wait until you can barely move.

I am happy to accompany you - with calm, presence and a method that meets you where you are at the moment.

Experience TCM in Basel: a first step towards greater well-being.

You are very welcome - whatever you bring with you.

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