TCM for Tension and Pain Relief in Basel:
Acupressure & Tuina Massage

Gentle relief for tension and pain – targeted treatment helps release blockages and promote the body’s natural regulatory processes.

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How TCM Can Help with Tension and Pain

Tension and pain are often caused by stress, repetitive strain, prolonged sitting, or physical overexertion. The neck, shoulder, and back areas are particularly prone to these issues.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views such symptoms not merely as localized muscle tension, but as part of a broader interplay between the body, emotions, lifestyle, and external stressors. It also takes into account which meridians—functional pathways that connect different parts of the body— are affected and where the flow of energy in the body is blocked.

Using my mindful 4-step method based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—which includes qigong, acupressure, and tuina massage—I’ll guide you through the process of releasing muscle tension, improving blood circulation, and restoring your natural range of motion.

This allows the body to relax more easily again, and pain can gradually subside.

Common health issues I help with

  • Neck pain & shoulder tension – caused by stress, computer work, or poor posture

  • Back pain – in the upper or lower back, acute or chronic

  • A feeling of heaviness or tightness in the arms or legs

  • Numbness or tingling in the extremities – caused by blockages in the flow of energy

  • Limited mobility – when your body can no longer move freely

How the 4-step method supports you

Structure for your inner balance

Acupressure Tuina massage preliminary talk

1 | Initial Consultation

Listen and understand

We’ll discuss where you’re feeling pain, what’s limiting you in your daily life, and how your body feels right now. You can settle in, let go, and tune into your body. Together, we’ll determine the focus of your treatment—tailored specifically to you.

Qi Gong

2 | Qi Gong

Preparing the body

Gentle movements help you reconnect with your body and strengthen your body awareness. Qi Gong gets your qi flowing, opens up blocked areas, and prepares your body for deeper therapeutic work.

Acupressure Tuina Massage Basel

3 | Acupressure - Tuina massage

set the pace

Using targeted hand movements and pressure points along the bladder, gallbladder, kidney, and Du Mai meridians, I release tension, activate the flow of energy, and help your body let go of pain and tightness—through mindful, deep touch.

Acupressure Tuina massage follow-up talk

4 | Follow-up discussion

Integrate and strengthen

To wrap things up, you’ll reflect on what has changed. Together, we’ll discuss how you can incorporate these experiences into your daily life—for example, through simple qigong exercises, self-acupressure, or TCM tips for self-care and recovery.

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Flowing Tuina touch with a soft hand position - energetically connected and mindful.
Shoulder mobilization with wide posture - activation of movement and energy flow.
Mindful Qi Gong exercise while standing - connection with your own body center.
Therapist in a powerful standing posture - grounded, present and centered in space.
Calm treatment scene - client lies wrapped up while her feet are held.
Acupressure treatment with forearm on the hand - calm contact and deep effect.
Back treatment on both sides with dynamic posture - flowing Qi balancing along the spine.

Effects & Benefits for Tension & Pain

How would your day feel if your body felt free and flexible again?

When you wake up in the morning without any stiffness in your back. When your neck finally relaxes—and with it, your whole head. When you can breathe deeply again because your body isn’t resisting anymore.

This treatment provides holistic support to help you reconnect with your body—and move freely, both inside and out.

Typical effects:

  • Relief from neck, back, and shoulder pain

  • Release of muscular and energetic blockages

  • Greater mobility & more freedom of movement

  • Relaxation of the nervous system & inner peace

  • Activating the body's natural healing abilities

  • Noticeably more energy and a sense of ease in everyday life

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

What clients say

Experiences of people who have already used my Tuina massage in Basel and acupressure treatment in Basel.
More testimonials on Google

  • "Since my first visit to LAE, I've experienced positive changes I never would have expected. I initially came in for severe back pain, but I found so much more. Not only has my back improved with each session, but I've also seen progress in areas I didn't even intend to address: My energy levels are steady throughout the day, I crave sugar less, and I'm able to sleep deeply. Laetitia’s therapy isn’t limited to simply relieving symptoms; she strives to understand and heal the root cause. If you’re looking for real solutions, I 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 left me feeling deeply relaxed and at peace.
    I love the qigong exercises at the beginning as well as the feeling of lightness right after the massage. Laetitia is a very positive person with a calm, infectious aura. Together, we developed a treatment plan to address my pain and numbness in my forearms as well as 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 finding its balance again. Thank you, dear Laetitia, for your warmth, positivity, kindness, and expertise.”

    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 went to see Laetitia for a session because I’d had a severe sore throat for three weeks and my painful period was about to start (I suffer from endometriosis). After the 90-minute session, my voice was much clearer, and two days after the treatment, my period stopped, and I had neither a sore throat nor abdominal pain. I thank her again and highly recommend her! She is very attentive, warm, and has hands like fairy fingers."

    Anonymous

  • 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 give your body some space.

If your back is acting up, your neck is tense, or your body is holding you back—then you've come to the right place.

You don't have to wait until it's no longer possible.

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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