Integrated medicine tailored to your needs
I listen, take my time, and look for the best possible way to address your health issues with one of the treatments below or a combination of them, with or without conventional medication, and of course in consultation with you and, if necessary, your GP or specialist. Feel free to contact me before making an appointment.
Dr. Rini Verpraet
Auriculotherapy
In auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, I prick subtle points on the ear to treat ailments. This therapy provides fast and long-lasting relief from pain in the neck, elbows, and back, but can also be used for sinusitis, allergies, gastrointestinal complaints, migraines, smoking cessation, and more.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine method in which fine sterile needles are inserted into various points on the body. These points are distributed throughout the body and are organized into meridians, or pathways, through which vital energy (Qi) circulates.
Neural therapy
Neural therapy focuses on restoring the autonomic nervous system. It consists of injections into specific points and/or nerve centers with small amounts of a local anesthetic (procaine) in low concentrations. It can also be easily combined with biopuncture.
Phytotherapy en Homeopathy
Phytotherapy, or herbal medicine, uses plants and plant extracts to prevent or cure health problems. Homeopathy uses substances that, in normal doses, cause disease symptoms, administered in a dynamic, highly diluted form, usually in granules or drops.
Functional Medicine
You’re not feeling well, you’re constantly catching infections, you’re fatigued, or you have other symptoms that are difficult to pinpoint. Through thorough blood tests, I identify deficiencies and which bodily systems are malfunctioning. Based on this, I propose a targeted treatment, including supplements.
Biopuncture
Biopuncture uses injections of natural products containing low doses of plant extracts such as Traumeel. This is done almost painlessly in muscles, tendons, and joints, or subcutaneously. The injections stimulate the body’s own ability to heal inflammation or conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you be my GP?
In my practice I mainly treat chronic complaints and only work by appointment. I do not replace your general practitioner, but work closely with specialists and GPs.
Can I claim back the cost of a consultation from my health insurance?
Yes, but only partially. Certain health insurances offer extended coverage for complementary medicine. Contact your health insurance provider.
Can you do a blood test?
Certainly. A blood test may be necessary for an accurate diagnosis, as might a referral for further examinations.
How long does a consultation take?
A consultation takes about half an hour and is only by appointment.
Do I need to bring something to the consultation?
Bring as much information along as you can: list of medication, results of previous examinations,… You can also email them to me.
Do you prescribe conventional medication?
Yes, I also prescribe conventional medication if necessary, although I prefer to start with alternative medication like homeopathy, phytotherapy and nutritional supplements. A combination is equally possible.