Mind Body Medicine - What is it all about?
Body and Mind in Balance
The term Mind Body Medicine was originally coined at Harvard University in Boston and is defined as follows in Switzerland according to the Swiss Professional Association for Mind Body Medicine (SFMBM):
“Mind Body Medicine is a modern, integrative health concept that harmonizes body and psyche, promotes self-care and is used both preventively and therapeutically. The aim is to alleviate symptoms and strengthen self-efficacy through multi-modal therapy concepts. Mind Body Medicine combines the latest scientific findings with proven methods from complementary medicine, psychology, nutrition and sports science and is offered in both group and individual treatments.”
Numerous clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of Mind Body Medicine.
The so-called Temple of Health visualizes this concept and shows how different levels can be used to promote self-care and self-efficacy and reduce symptoms through multimodal therapies.
In Switzerland, Mind Body Medicine is practiced by health professionals from various disciplines and is represented by the Swiss Professional Association for Mind Body Medicine (SFMBM).
The term Mind Body Medicine was originally coined at Harvard University in Boston. In Europe, Mind Body Medicine is anchored in research and teaching at universities such as the University of Duisburg Essen and the Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich.
The first Mind Body Medicine Congress in Switzerland took place in Pontresina in November 2024, with another edition planned for 2026.