I fell into the naturo world as a child. Unlike Obelix, the effects are not permanent in my case. So I trained in a number of specialized schools, not forgetting the school of life and its rich experiences (both ecstatic and traumatic). I am continuing my training and am currently preparing for the federal diploma in naturopathy. I’ll probably be training again and again, eager for new discoveries.
I’m passionate about science and medicine, always looking for a better understanding. I studied biology at the University of Lausanne to gain the best possible understanding of the current scientific approach, what we understand about biology and its applications in medicine and naturopathy.
I even took courses in the history of science for fun, because I sincerely believe that understanding the current state of knowledge requires understanding its history.
What thrills me most about learning and practicing is making connections that help me to better understand human beings. These links will help you understand why we get sick, and how to harness the body’s healing power, by applying it to myself and sharing it with my patients, students and friends.
Compassion, kindness and openness are essential to any human relationship. These values are all the more important in the therapeutic context and are therefore at the heart of my practice.
The WHO defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and [which] is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” I would also add emotional and spiritual well-being, which I consider vital components of health.
As someone passionate about integrative medicine and science, my approach to scientific naturopathy is based on research and an understanding of what can be explained by science (which I use), what is refuted by science (which I do not use), and what lies beyond the limits of current science (which I use to the extent that empirical evidence indicates effectiveness and/or when I am asked to do so).
Empirical knowledge is what we use because we’ve observed it to be effective. Much of naturopathy and traditional medicine (Chinese, Tibetan, Ayurvedic, etc.) are empirical practices. Some approaches in medical practices are also empirical: healthcare professionals use them because their experience and that of their colleagues has shown them to be genuinely effective.
This empirical knowledge enables us to formulate the hypotheses we want to study scientifically. For example, a blend of five plants has been found to be effective in helping stressed people relax. We use it, everyone’s happy because it works and this specific blend has no side effects at this dose (which is not the case with all). But what makes it effective? Is it the precise blend of these five plants? Is it mainly one or a combination of two or three plants?
This is where science comes in: scientists will ask the questions and design one or more experiments to answer them. Once the experiments have been carried out and reproduced by several groups with the same results, we consider that we have obtained the answer to the question and that the effectiveness of the herbal tea has been scientifically proven 🙂
I choose my contraception. Editions Eyrolles, 2023.
Federal Diploma in Naturopathy MTE
A combination of several schools, including EPSN (VD), La Mandorle (NE), and CRPS (VD); programs offered since 2010
Bachelor of Science in Biology
, University of Lausanne (VD), 2018
Pathophysiology (M1 in the MTE degree program)
La Mandorle (NE)
2019–2021 academic year, graduation in 2022
MCO Naturopathy
EPSN (VD), 2022
Nutrition
CRPS (VD), 2010–2011
La Mandorle (NE), 2019
Herbal Medicine
La Mandorle (NE)
2019–2021 program, graduation in 2022
Aromatherapy
ERA (VD)
Courses 2012–2016, diploma 2022
Spagyrics
Dr. Gopalsamy Naidu, Phylak (VD), 2020
Herbal Medicine Technician
Thesis:“Understanding Contraception and Regaining Control of One’s Body Through Natural Methods: A Review of Scientific and Popular Literature”
L’Alchémille (VS)
2014–2016 program, graduated in 2020
Classic Massage
Katia Abbondanzieri, IFMV (GE), 2020–2021
Hydrotherapy
EPSN (VD), 2022
Bach Flower Remedies
Michèle Picard, La Mandorle (NE)
Course in 2018, diploma in 2019
Iridology
Gérard Luder, La Mandorle (NE), 2018
Massage Thaï à l’huile et aux pochons
Sakhon Fangton, La voie de l’être (VD), 2025
Réflexologie
Géraldine Viatte, Gedane (VD), 2022
Psychologie, CNV, travail en réseau (M4 du DF MTE)
EPSN (VD), 2021-2022
Qualité des compléments alimentaires
Edwige Jeanneret, La Mandorle (NE), 2021
Thérapie par les étirements
Katia Abbondanzieri (GE), 2021
Hygiène de l’habitat
Joëlle Chautems, La Mandorle (NE), 2020
Diagnostic différentiel en Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise (MTC)
Patrick Sebbagh, La Mandorle (NE), 2019
Energétique et toucher thérapeutique
Géraldine Senn, La Mandorle (NE), 2019
Anatomie palpatoire
Katia Abbondanzieri, Human Health Center (VS), 2019
Touch For Health 1 et 2
Stéphane Servaux, Human Health Center (VS), 2019
Brain Gym
Jacques Tourly, Human Health Center (VS), 2019
Santé, éthique (M3 du DF MTE)
La Mandorle (NE), 2018-2019
Gestion d’entreprise (M5 du DF MTE)
La Mandorle (NE), 2018-2019
Cosmétiques biologiques I et II
Monika Joss, ERA (VD), 2014
Géobiologie
CRPS (VD), 2011
Toxémie et méthodes dérivatives
CRPS (VD), 2010-2011
Stages (M6 du DF MTE)
Journées cliniques, supervisions de groupe, congrès, recherche de validation scientifique d’approches thérapeutiques
Enseignements et pratiques bouddhiques
Karma Kagyu, France et Inde
