Naturopathy in Munich | Prof. Schulte-Uebbing

Q: Does naturopathy replace conventional medicine?

No. We understand naturopathy as a complement. First we assess your symptoms in a conventional way, with a conversation, an examination and, if needed, ultrasound or laboratory tests. Necessary treatments, for example for cancer, acute inflammation or heavy bleeding, are not replaced by naturopathic methods. They can, however, sensibly accompany guideline-based treatment.

Q: Does health insurance cover the costs?

Many naturopathic methods are self-pay services billed under the German fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ). Statutory health insurers generally do not cover them; an exception is acupuncture for chronic low back and knee pain under certain conditions. Private insurers reimburse depending on the policy. We will tell you before the treatment what the costs will be.

Q: Which method is right for me?

That depends on your symptoms, your history, your findings and your wishes. In the first consultation we take time for all of this. Afterwards we suggest an individual plan and explain what a method can do and what it cannot. The decision is yours.

Q: Can I combine naturopathy with my medication?

Often yes, but not always. Natural remedies and methods can also have side effects and interactions. Please bring a list of all medication and dietary supplements you take. If you take blood-thinning medication, please tell us explicitly.

Q: Are naturopathic treatments possible during pregnancy?

Some methods are not an option during pregnancy, others only to a limited extent. Please always tell us if you are or might be pregnant. If you have severe pain, bleeding or fever during pregnancy: on-call medical service 116 117, in an emergency 112.

Q: How do I prepare for my first appointment?

Bring any existing findings, laboratory results and doctors' letters as well as your medication list. Write down your questions beforehand. Our practice is nicotine-free and perfume-free. Please therefore do without perfume and strongly scented skincare products at your appointment – fragrances can affect other patients.

Q: How often and for how long is treatment given?

That is very individual and depends on the method and your concern. Many naturopathic treatments are planned as a series. We decide together how often a treatment makes sense. As we go along, we talk with you about how you are doing and adjust the plan.

With naturopathy and alternative therapies, we support your health holistically. Our range of services includes, among others, acupuncture, mesotherapy, ozone–oxygen therapy, neural therapy, magnetic field therapy, Long Covid therapies, immunotherapies, detoxification methods and allergy diagnostics. The aim of our individually tailored treatment plans is to support regeneration, vitality and long-term well-being. Naturopathy is always part of integrative medicine here. It complements thorough gynaecological diagnostics and guideline-based treatment; it does not replace them. Which methods are suitable for you, we decide together – after a detailed conversation about your history, your symptoms and your wishes.

Acupuncture and ear acupuncture have long been among the main areas of focus of our practice. Prof. Dr. Schulte-Uebbing has been a member of the German Medical Acupuncture Association (DÄGfA) for decades. There he has given many courses for colleagues as a lecturer. He holds the additional qualification in acupuncture and has earned the DÄGfA acupuncture diploma A as well as the “major” acupuncture diploma B. In addition, he holds the acupuncture diploma of Tianjin University in China. Anyone who has acupuncture with us is treated by a doctor with decades of experience in acupuncture and ear acupuncture.

Naturopathy Holistic therapies intended to promote health, well-being and sustainable prevention – individually combined and always as a complement to conventional medicine.
Laser shower Gentle laser application from outside, in which laser light falls over an area of a body region. The aim is to stimulate blood flow and biological regulation processes.
Immunotherapy and Long Covid therapy Individual measures intended to support and stabilise the immune system – including for exhaustion, concentration difficulties and reduced resilience. Details under Environmental medicine.
Detoxification and chelation therapy Treatment approaches intended to promote natural elimination and cleansing processes; chelation therapy accompanies the removal of heavy metals. Details under Environmental medicine.
Vital field diagnostics & therapy Holistic analysis with Vitatec and individual treatment approaches intended to promote health and vitality. Details under Diagnostics.
Allergy test via IgG and IgE Laboratory diagnostics to investigate possible intolerances and allergic reactions. Details under Allergies & intolerances in the Environmental medicine area.

It always begins with a detailed medical history: we take time for your history, your symptoms and previous findings. Then we clarify by conventional means what needs to be clarified – with examination, ultrasound and laboratory tests. Only after that do we put together an individual treatment plan in which naturopathic methods may have their place. We view body, mind and health as a unit and ask about causes rather than just symptoms. Our aim is to support the immune, hormone and nervous systems, metabolism and psyche equally. We explain openly what we recommend – including where the limits of a method lie.

Naturopathy, complementary medicine, integrative medicine

Naturopathic methods work with natural stimuli such as warmth, cold, light, movement, medicinal plants and nutrition. They are based on the idea that such stimuli can stimulate the body's self-regulation. Complementary medicine means that these methods complement conventional medicine. Alternative medicine in the strict sense would replace it – that is not our way. Our practice sees itself as integrative. We combine modern, guideline-based conventional medicine with Traditional Western and Chinese Medicine and with naturopathy. The foundation is always careful diagnostics. Only once it is clear what lies behind your symptoms do we select complementary methods. In doing so we pay attention to possible interactions with your medication and to your personal situation.

Acupuncture, ear acupuncture and laser acupuncture

Acupuncture, including ear acupuncture, has been an important focus of our practice for decades. We use it as a complement: to support the immune system, to regulate metabolism, in gynaecology and in pain therapy. Anyone who does not want needles can choose laser acupuncture according to Dr. Weber – in which the points are stimulated with laser light. Prof. Schulte-Uebbing is the author of the acupuncture textbook for gynaecologists and co-author of the acupuncture guidelines for gynaecologists. He has written numerous publications on acupuncture, ear acupuncture and laser acupuncture. These include the textbook “Acupuncture for Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Postnatal Period” (with E. Seiler, new edition Gesund Media 2018) and the contribution “Ear Acupuncture in Obstetrics” (Thieme, 2010). You will find the individual areas of application on the Acupuncture page.

Light, magnetic fields and ozone

Some of our methods work with physical stimuli. In intravenous laser therapy, laser light enters the vein through a fine cannula. The laser shower is applied over an area from outside. Magnetic field therapy with Magnetodyn uses magnetic fields that act on the body from outside. Ozone–oxygen therapy according to Dr. Hänsler works with a mixture of medical ozone and oxygen. What they all share is the idea that a targeted, gentle stimulus can stimulate the body's own regulation processes. The effectiveness of these methods has not been sufficiently proven scientifically. We therefore use them only as a complement, once your symptoms have been assessed by conventional means. We discuss benefits, limits and costs with you beforehand.

Traditional Western and Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and medicinal plants, among other things. Traditional Western Medicine (TWM) goes back to European healing traditions, for example Hildegard von Bingen. Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has engaged with both traditions for many years. For example, he compared them in the lecture “Comparison of Traditional Western Medicine (T.W.M.) with Traditional Chinese Medicine (T.C.M.)” (University of Opole, 2013). Most recently his article series “Integration of Traditional Western Medicine (TWM) into Modern Gynaecology” appeared (Journal of Applied Complementary Medicine, 2023 and 2024). More on the Traditional Western Medicine page.

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Does naturopathy replace conventional medicine?

Does health insurance cover the costs?

Which method is right for me?

Can I combine naturopathy with my medication?

Are naturopathic treatments possible during pregnancy?

How do I prepare for my first appointment?

How often and for how long is treatment given?

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