Praxis Bellerive (Luzern)

Welcome to the practice Bellerive

From November 18 to December 20, 2019, I will be interning in Vietnam.
Andreas Rüegg will work as a practice substitute with massage and acupuncture.

Enjoy the relaxation and balance of body and mind! Welcome to my home page and thank you for your interest!

"People have two wishes: to grow old and to stay young!"
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My offer of treatments

These offers will help you relax and feel better again:

• Classic Massage
• Hot Stone Massage
• Foot reflexology
• Lymphatic drainage
• Cupping
• Moxen
• sports massage

Classic massage

... is the most common manual therapy and inspires both athletes and non-athletes. It can be used for prevention and maintenance of good health but also for the treatment of various problems.

• stimulates blood circulation and metabolism
• Muscle and connective tissue loosening
• Loosening of adhesions of tissue layers
• stress reduction, strengthening of the immune system
• Increase of the well-being

Sports massage

... is a form primarily aimed at the prevention of sports-related injuries. The intended results are based on the demands on the muscles. It serves to improve performance, has a supportive effect in the recovery from sports overexertion and, last but not least, has the goal of supporting local and general relaxation. The term "sports massage" refers to the use of massage as part of the training program and before, during and after competition or training. Sports massage primarily uses the hand movements of classical massage and is individually tailored to the type of sport, the athlete and the objective in the sport.

The goal of sports massage, in addition to identifying and eliminating conditions that reduce performance, should be a favorable influence on the athlete's body function.

Since 2003 I have been coaching regional soccer clubs, currently the 1st team of FC Hergiswil (2nd league interregional).

Alarm pain management

Alarm pain occurs when the brain wants to protect us from imminent bodily harm. In the vast majority of cases, it is not damage such as arthrosis, heel spurs, carpal tunnel syndromes, calcium deposits, disc hernias, etc. that causes the pain. The arthritic, worn cartilage has no pain receptors, this does not hurt. What hurts is everything around the joint, the capsule, the musculature with the muscle sheaths, the nerfs, which are not free in the bottlenecks, the joints and vertebrae, which are not loaded properly straight, the joint mobility, which is limited, and so on.

They tell their whole anamnesis how everything started. The therapist makes mobility tests. In the end, the therapist simply wants to know where exactly the pain is, in which position or during which movement the pain is triggered. They trigger the pain at a certain joint angle e.g. at 60 degrees of knee flexion. They memorize this pain, it is 100% for them now. The therapist presses on a number of bone points, which on the one hand they feel as exactly this pain, which they always feel, but also other points a little further away, which also hurt, but only indirectly have something to do with their pain. The pressure on the bone points is relatively strong, but quite bearable. You can always tell if it is too strong.

After this PERIOSTPRESSING, 90% of the patients who have previously noted the pain as 100% feel between 0% (no pain) or a maximum of 30% remaining pain.

The Kinesiology Tape

The method

Kinesiology tape is often still called a revolutionary therapy method. In fact, kinesiology taping has been used worldwide for more than 35 years with great success for all pain problems - such as neck problems and back pain.

The kinesiology taping method was developed by the Japanese chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase already in the 70s.

His main goal was to support the body's own healing processes through a special material or through the appropriate application technique.

The kinesiological tape is based on the properties of the skin and thus transmits positive sensory information to our body. The application techniques were developed after kinesiological tests and were thus also responsible for the name of the material and the therapy. .

Foot reflexology massage

... is a popular massage technique, which assumes that all organs of the human body are marked on the soles of the feet. By means of targeted stimulation, the feet trigger reactions in the corresponding organs and activate the body's self-healing powers. The treatment affects both the physical and the mental-emotional sphere.

• releases energy in the whole body
• induces physical and mental relaxation
• activates the body's own self-healing powers
• strengthens the immune system
• regulates organ and glandular functions
• stimulates blood circulation and metabolism
• dissolves deposits and waste products
• promotes elimination
• for sleep disorders
• headache, migraine, chronic sinus problems
• digestive problems
• circulatory and circulatory disorders
• allergies, eczema
• menstrual and menopausal problems

Psychozone massage

... is a very gentle massage technique that induces a deep state of relaxation. The aim is to release physical and mental blockages responsible for restlessness, lack of concentration, sleep problems, physical and mental exhaustion, burnout, various types of addictions and fears, etc. Psychozon massage is also very suitable for children and teenagers.

• restlessness, lack of concentration
• nervousness, stress
• sleep disorders
• energy blockades
• test anxiety
• addictive behavior
• Physical and mental weaknesses
• Menopausal symptoms
• Insecurity, inhibitions
• Relaxation and promotion of well-being

Prenatal work-metamorphosis

... is based on the assumption that energy blockages and health disorders can already have their origin in the prenatal period. Through an extremely gentle massage on the spinal zone, feet, hands and head, the process of transformation (metamorphosis) is set in motion. In the process, behavioral or reaction patterns can be made conscious and overcome.

Hot Stone Massage

... is a fascinating combination of massage, aromatherapy and thermotherapy. It is a very ancient form of therapy whose origins can be found in the primitive peoples of America and Asia. Body and mind are brought into harmony. Through the warm stones - in combination with a harmonious massage - even deep-lying tensions can be released. The feeling of harmony and balance inspires!

• Back pain
• Muscular tensions
• Rheumatic complaints
• Blood circulation
• Anxiety and tension
• Difficulties in falling asleep
• Fibromyalgia

Lymphatic drainage

... the lymphatic system removes waste products from our body such as waste products, toxins and excess tissue fluid. If this disposal does not function properly, it can lead to disturbances in the lymphatic system. Water retention, swelling and congestion occur. Manual lymphatic drainage helps stimulate our lymphatic system and drain the tissues. Recommended for:

• general regeneration
• bags under the eyes, couperose, facial edema
• acne, rosacea, scars
• migraine, headache
• inflammations of the nose, throat and ear area
• chronic. Diseases such as rhinitis, bronchitis
• allergies (hay fever)
• Strengthening of the immune system, raising the general level of resistance
• ulcers from injuries, bruises, sprains, hematomas
• operations (pre- and postoperative conditions)
• edema due to venous lymphatic disorders (swollen legs)
• Menstrual cycle problems in women (increased water retention)
• Cellulite treatment (bikini figure)
• pregnancy care
• Rheumatic diseases
• arthrosis

Cupping

... has a long tradition in China as well as in our country. By means of cupping glasses a vacuum is created, which increases the local blood circulation. This leads to activation of the metabolism and removal of toxins and waste products.

Moxa

... is the heat treatment with glowing mugwort herb on precise acupuncture points or zones. The heat penetrates deep into the tissues, resulting in increased blood circulation and oxygen exchange in the respective area, meridians and organs.