Dr. Manuela Terlinden

Dr. Manuela Terlinden

Dr. Manuela Terlinden is an accomplished and deeply compassionate faculty member at OICNM, bringing an impressive 18 years of clinical experience to the fields of Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy. Her holistic approach goes beyond the physical body, gently addressing the mental-emotional condition and spiritual well-being of every individual to facilitate healing at its true root.

Dr. Terlinden holds both a Master’s and a Doctoral degree in Chinese Medicine, alongside a professional Diploma in Naturopathy. In her private practice, Life Balance Acupuncture, she expertly implements an integrative array of therapeutic modalities including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, cold laser therapy, and Shiatsu massage.

Her signature treatment style is fundamentally inclusive, acting as an advocate and facilitator to empower patients to become active participants in reclaiming their vitality and awakening the body’s innate self-healing powers.

At OICNM, Dr. Terlinden is profoundly passionate about teaching, dedicating her expertise to mentoring and transmitting a wealth of practical clinical wisdom to the next generation of natural medicine practitioners. When she is not teaching or practicing, she enjoys a mindful routine of meditation and exercise, as well as exploring her creative side through stage acting and improvisation.

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