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 science can explain (which I use), what science refutes (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 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 (TCM)
Includes: traditional European practices, differential diagnosis in TCM, naturopathic assessment, home environment hygiene, geobiology
Combination of several schools, notably 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 Reclaiming 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
Bach Flower Remedies
Michèle Picard, La Mandorle (NE)
Course in 2018, diploma in 2019
Iridology
Gérard Luder, La Mandorle (NE), 2018
Toxemia and Related Methods
, CRPS (VD), 2010–2011
Psychology, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Networking (M4 of the MTE Degree Program)
, EPSN (VD), 2021–2022
Health, Ethics (M3 of the MTE Doctoral Program)
, La Mandorle (NE), 2018–2019
Business Administration (M5 from the DF MTE)
, La Mandorle (NE), 2018–2019
Reflexology
Géraldine Viatte, Gedane (VD)
Continuing Education, 2022
Quality of Dietary Supplements
Edwige Jeanneret, La Mandorle (NE), 2021
Stretching Therapy
Katia Abbondanzieri (GE), 2021
Energy Work and Therapeutic Touch
Géraldine Senn, La Mandorle (NE), 2019
Palpatory Anatomy
Katia Abbondanzieri, Human Health Center (VS), 2019
Touch For Health 1 and 2
Stéphane Servaux, Human Health Center (VS), 2019
Brain Gym
Jacques Tourly, Human Health Center (VS), 2019
Organic Cosmetics I and II
Monika Joss, ERA (VD), 2014
Internships (M6 of the DF MTE)
Clinical days, group supervision, conferences, research aimed at scientifically validating therapeutic approaches
Buddhist Teachings and Practices
, Karma Kagyu, France and India
Extensive research to understand what is scientifically proven, scientifically disproven or beyond current scientific knowledge
Numerous experiences from childhood, in the family
Many other techniques and years of experience since childhood thanks to my mother (therapist) and my friends (amateurs and therapists).
