Urs Schelbert was born in 1979 and grew up in Muotathal (Kt. Schwyz). He discovered his love for Chinese medicine through the Chinese culture. He is practicing TCM with great joy and deep conviction. Through his many years of training he mastered not only the 5 pillars of TCM, but also specialised in acupuncture and Moxa techniques. During this time, he made more than 1900 hours of internship in various hospitals in Hangzhou and Beijing.
Dipl. Naturarzt in TCM
In 2004 he began his study in traditional Chinese medicine in Tao of Chi with Dr. Skoien, which he copleted in 2009.
Internship Hangzhou China
He spent three months in Hangzhou for an internship in January 2009.
Master of Medicine Acupuncture und Tuina
He moved to Hangzhou in January 2011, where he deepened his knowledge and extended his skills in traditional Chinese medicine at the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU). In addition he also studied Mandarin. In 2014, he was awarded with the “master of medicine acupuncture and tuina” diploma. After four educational and inspirational years in the Middle Kingdom, he returned in winter of 2014 to Switzerland.
Internship Beijing China
From November 2015 till February 2016, he completed a three-month training in the Neurological and Orthopaedic Department in Beijing. In this renowned TCM institution, Urs Schelbert expanded his medical knowledge especially in the areas of acupuncture and tuina.
From February 2016 until January 2019 he works at MediQi as a TCM therapist.
9 Palaces TCM
Since 2018 he owns a clinic in Kleinstadt 6 in 6440 Brunnen (Schwyz).
Diplomas in Chinese Medicine
Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Tuina (Zhejiang Chinese Medical University)
Certified Acupuncturist (Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Gua Sha)
Certified Herbalist (Chinese Herbal Therapy)
Certified Tuina Therapist
Certified Qi Gong Therapist
Certified Dietetics Therapist
Chinese Medicine Education
- Full-time studies over 4 years at the Swiss School of Chinese Medicine TAO CHI (2004–2009) Qualification: Dipl. Naturopath in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Full-time studies over 3 years at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China (2011–2013) Degree: Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Tuina
Western Medicine
Three years of biomedical / Western medical training at Tao Chi, Zurich
Qualification: Biomedical Examination of the SBO-TCM
Languages
German, English, and Chinese (Mandarin)
Memberships
- TCM Professional Association (SBO-TCM), A-Member
- EMR – Swiss Register for Empirical Medicine (Registration No. W655262)
- ASCA – Swiss Foundation for Complementary Medicine (ASCA ID 97671)
- NVS – Swiss Naturopaths Association
- EGK – Swiss Health Insurance Fund (Therapist No. 34363)
Cantonal authorization by the Health Departments of the Cantons of Schwyz and Zug
Official license to practice as an acupuncturist
Clinical Practice and Continuing Education
- 2005: Physiology and Psychology in TCM – Claude Diolosa, Avicenna Institute
- 2007: Psychosomatics in TCM – Dr. Klaus Dieter Platsch, Tao Chi
- 2009: 3 months at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- 2010: Chinese Herbal Therapy – Treatment of Pain and Headaches (James Skoien, Dr. Noyer)
- 2010: Chinese Herbal Therapy – Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain (James Skoien, Dr. Noyer)
- 2015: Dermatology – James Skoien, Chiway
- 2015/2016: 3 months at Beijing Chinese Medical University, Beijing, China
- 2016: Internal Continuing Education MediQi (Dizziness, Shang Han Lun)
- 2017: Internal Continuing Education MediQi
- 2017: Fang Shi Lun Jing Fang and Scalp Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders – Suzanne Robidoux, Lian Herbs
- 2018: Internal Continuing Education MediQi (Disc Herniation, Qi/Energy in TCM, Asthma)
- 2018: Shoulder Disorders – RehaClinic Bad Zurzach, TCM Ming Dao with Prof. Dr. Yiming Li, Dr. André Aeschlimann, and Dr. René Ochsenbein
- 2019: Internal Continuing Education MediQi (Jin’s Three-Needle Technique, Dr. Shi Xue Min, Xing Nao Kai Qiao)
- 2019: Neuropsychology in TCM (Emptying the Excess) – Dr. Gunter Neeb (Complemedis)
- 2019: Dynamic Four Needles, Five Elements – Chiway
- 2020: Japanese Acupuncture – Kiiko Matsumoto Style (Chiway)
- 2020: Spirit of the Channels – Jeffrey Yuen
- 2021: Pain Treatment – Chiway
- 2022: Long COVID – Jeffrey Yuen
- 2022: Integrative Treatment of Male Infertility – Dr. Olivia Pojer
- 2022: Tongue Diagnosis – Andreas Noll
- 2022: Medicinal Mushrooms / Mycotherapy
- 2023: Shang Han Lun
- 2024: TCM Differential Diagnosis and Treatment – Spleen and Stomach Functional Systems I, Prof. Tian
- 2024: Pain Patterns / Neuropathy – Jim Skoien
- 2024: TCM Differential Diagnosis and Treatment – Spleen and Stomach Functional Systems II, Prof. Tian
- 2025: Jing Fang – Sandi Suwanda
- 2025: Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Other Fatigue Disorders – Dr. Gunter Neeb
Academic Conference Attendance
2013 October 13. International Symposium on Multi-disciplinary Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine and The 15th China-Korea Traditional Medicine Seminar, Hangzhou