The body, relaxation, well-being
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Complementary approaches are practices focused on the body, relaxation, and well-being, offered alongside psychiatric or psychological care. They do not replace medical treatment or psychotherapy. At Almaval, they are part of a holistic approach to care, in coordination with your therapist and your healthcare network.
Mental health is not only addressed in consultations. The body, sleep, relaxation, and one's relationship with oneself also matter for well-being. Complementary approaches offer practices that address these dimensions, alongside care in psychiatry and in psychology and psychotherapy.
People sometimes speak of “holistic” care: the idea is to consider the person as a whole, body and mind, rather than solely the symptom. At Almaval, these approaches are designed to complement treatments, never to replace them.
The complementary approaches available depend on the practitioners present in our centres, and the list evolves over time. These may include, for example, relaxation practices, body-centred approaches, or meditative practices.
The up-to-date list, including locations, days of presence, and a presentation of each practitioner, can be found in our directory.
Our common principles:
These approaches may be of interest to individuals already in treatment at Almaval or elsewhere who wish to complement their care with work on relaxation, the body, or well-being. The age groups accepted vary according to the practitioner: they are listed on each profile.
If you are experiencing significant psychological distress, the first step remains a consultation in psychiatry or in psychotherapy. Speak with your doctor or psychotherapist before starting a complementary approach, especially if you are undergoing treatment.
You request an appointment, specifying the approach that interests you, or you ask our secretariat for advice.
The practitioner discusses your expectations with you and explains how the practice works.
If you are receiving care from a therapist at Almaval and with your agreement, the professionals can coordinate so that everything remains coherent.
To view all practitioners, their locations, and their days of presence, see the directory of complementary approaches.
Our other care services: psychiatry, psychology and psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred approach, systemic therapy, psychodynamic therapy.
Complementary approach practitioners at Almaval. Their locations, languages, and availability are updated continuously.
Complementary approaches are not covered as psychotherapy under basic health insurance (LAMal). Depending on the practitioner's practice and training, they may be covered by certain supplementary insurances: please check with yours before starting. The fee will be indicated to you upon request.
It is a way of considering the person as a whole, mind and body, and not merely a symptom. At Almaval, complementary approaches are integrated alongside psychiatric and psychological care, in close coordination with them.
No. They are practiced as a complement. Never discontinue a treatment without speaking to your doctor.
The list depends on the practitioners present and evolves over time. It is up to date in our directory, along with a description of each practice.
They are not covered by basic health insurance (LAMal). They may be covered by certain complementary insurance plans: check with yours.
It is not essential. If you are receiving care elsewhere, speak to your doctor or your therapist before starting.
Fill in the appointment request form specifying the approach that interests you, or ask to be guided by our secretariat.
Patient or relative
You can choose an available therapist, or ask to be guided by our secretariat.
Physician or healthcare professional
To refer a patient to Almaval, the dedicated page brings together the relevant documents, the prescription, and timeframes.
In case of emergency or crisis, consult the page Crisis Reception Service or call 144.
