TCM for Menstrual Issues in Basel:
Acupressure & Tuina Massage

Gentle relief for menstrual discomfort – using Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques to balance the body and energy.

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How TCM can help with menstrual problems

Many women experience lower abdominal pain, tension, headaches, or severe exhaustion during their cycle. These symptoms can be exacerbated by hormonal changes, stress, or internal tension.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers the cycle to be part of a complex interplay between the body, emotions, and lifestyle. It also takes into account which meridians—functional pathways that connect different areas of the body— are involved and how the flow of energy in the body is regulated.

With my mindful 4-step method from TCM, including qigong, acupressure, and tuina massage, I will guide you in releasing tension in the abdominal and pelvic areas, supporting blood circulation, and gently regulating your cycle.

This helps the body regain its balance more easily and can lead to a lasting improvement in menstrual symptoms.

Typical cycle and menstrual problems

Do you recognize yourself in any of these patterns?

Do the symptoms occur mainly before or during your period?
Do you regularly experience pain or tension during your cycle?

Many women experience these symptoms in one of the following forms:

  • Abdominal pain (dysmenorrhea) – cramping, pulling, or dull pain during menstruation

  • Irregular cycle – too short, too long, or variable

  • Heavy or very light bleeding – the cycle is not properly balanced

  • PMS (premenstrual syndrome) – emotional irritability, fatigue, or feelings of tension before your period

  • Fatigue or sleep disturbances around menstruation

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—anything related to your cycle, physical complaints, or everyday stress.
Together, we set the goal of the 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 stagnation in the body 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 cycle.

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Gentle acupressure with open palms to harmonize the energy flow in the back area.
Acupressure with the forearm on the palm of the hand - for deep relaxation and energetic activation.
Targeted point treatment on the back of the hand - to regulate internal organs and Qi flow.
Acupressure treatment on the back - deep relaxation in a calm atmosphere.
Flowing movement with rhythmic pressure - acupressure in harmony with the breath.
Strong, targeted pressure on the shoulders - to release muscular tension and relieve stress.
Mobilization technique on the hand - to loosen blockages in joints and meridians.

Effect & Benefits

How would it be if your cycle was no longer a struggle—but a source of your feminine strength?

When you become more familiar with each phase. When you feel inner clarity instead of pain. When you no longer feel helpless, but connected—to your body, your rhythm, your strength.

This treatment helps you to consciously experience your cycle and to perceive its changes not as a weakness, but as a path to greater depth, stability, and self-confidence.

Typical effects:

  • Relief from pain and tension

  • Menstrual cycle regulation and lighter periods

  • More energy and a more stable mood before menstruation

  • Strengthening your core and deepening your grounding

  • Greater body awareness and understanding of your cycle

  • Support on the path to hormonal balance

  • Building resilience and self-regulation

  • Simple exercises you can do on your own – learn what your body really needs and what’s good for you.

What clients say

Testimonials from women who have received my Tuina and acupressure treatments in Basel
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  • "I regularly go to Lae for acupressure massage and appreciate her professional, attentive, and empathetic manner. Laetitia specifically addresses my individual issues and tailors each treatment accordingly. After a few months, I have experienced effective relief from my PMS symptoms and a visible improvement in my skin problems. I therefore highly recommend Lae's treatment. Each treatment releases physical blockages and leaves me feeling deeply relaxed. I will continue to come for massages and thank Laetitia for her valuable support!"

    Helene T.

  • "I regularly go to Laetitia for Tuina treatment and I love it! Laetitia has a very pleasant way of conducting the treatment, I feel very comfortable and can relax immediately. She was also able to help me with my complaints. I like the fact that she takes many different aspects into account, such as nutrition. I'm already looking forward to my next treatment!"

    L L

  • " Laeticia is a caring and incredibly empathetic person. She always takes enough time to talk to you before the treatments. The massage itself is a mixture of a feel-good massage and pressing trigger points. This combination triggers a lot in the body and in the days that follow you can really feel how the body works. Thank you dear Laeti for always allowing me to go home deeply relaxed after your treatments:) "

    Jessica P.

  • "It was a great surprise to discover Tuina massage and it was a pure relaxation experience. I straightened up and really felt much straighter. With my feet firmly planted in the ground, I walked home. I felt like I had stepped into another world with a lot of lightness. Thank you so much, Laetitia, for introducing me to this massage. I'm already looking forward to experiencing this moment of happiness again."

    Jeannette

  • " I went to Laetitia for a session because I had been suffering from a sore throat for three weeks and my painful period was coming up (I suffer from endometriosis). After the 90 minute session my voice was much clearer and two days after the therapy my periods stopped and I had no sore throat or stomach pain. I thank her again and highly recommend her! She is very attentive, warm and has hands like fairy fingers."

    Anonymous

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

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