Offer free, community based TCM treatment to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers without the basic health insurance in Slovenia
Overview
The purpose of this project is to set up a community TCM clinic (clinic) in Slovenia for disadvantaged groups and other individuals in need. The clinic would administer Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment.
Team
Treatments are provided by qualified and competent practitioners in a community setting or individualized approach with the affiliation of the European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association (ETCMA) and Acupuncture without Borders (AWB).
Eligible groups
The project aims to offer free, community-based TCM treatment to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers without the basic health insurance in Slovenia. It is a free, accessible and efficient means to cope with trauma, stress and pain opening to all walks of groups with no limitations to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Benefits
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the most popular forms of complementary medicine in Slovenia. It is used for a wide range of conditions, often with excellent results. Acupuncture is useful for various kind of conditions, such as aches and pain, stress, headaches and more.