FAQ Alpstein Medical
The Alpstein Clinic is a leader in biological integrative medicine. We combine proven, modern and alternative healing methods. Medicine and dentistry work together under one roof. At the Alpstein Clinic, we get to the bottom of complaints and don't just treat symptoms. We view the body as a unit and recognize the connections. Our 4-step concept is the heart of our therapeutic approach and the basis of our treatments to promote your health holistically and sustainably. Surrounded by the Alpstein mountains, Gais is an ideal retreat for regeneration and health.
Registering at the Alpstein Clinic is very simple. After you have submitted the online patient questionnaire on our website, we will ask you to send us your current medical documents (e.g. laboratory results, medical reports or dental panoramic x-rays). As soon as we have received all your medical documents, we will arrange an initial appointment with you by telephone. With local patients, as well as patients from abroad, we first conduct a virtual initial consultation to determine the next steps.
̈Unfortunately, basic insurance (KVG, TARMED tariff) only covers a comparatively small part of the costs for consultations and general examinations, as well as laboratory diagnostics. ̈We therefore mainly invoice viä the so-called "tariff 590" (supplementary insurance, VVG) and thus ultimately viä the private portion. The assumption of costs is regulated individually by each health insurance company. Experience has shown that foreign health insurance companies do not cover the treatment costs. We recommend that you contact your insurance company before your visit to find out to what extent your insurance will cover the costs. You are obliged to make advance payments to the Alpstein Clinic and may be reimbursed a portion of the costs by your health insurance after submitting the invoice.
It is important to us to keep your waiting time as short as possible. Once we have received your registration details via the online patient questionnaire, we will offer you an initial appointment as soon as possible, depending on the availability of the attending doctor, within five working days to three weeks at the latest. Our patients from abroad who require a partial inpatient stay should expect a waiting time of around two to six weeks after the video consultation until they arrive at the Alpstein Clinic.
During the initial consultation, your doctor will take a detailed medical history to understand your medical history and current symptoms. A basic examination will be performed, followed by a laboratory evaluation to assess your health and physical condition and determine the next steps.
We are happy to consult with your family doctor/physician or medical advisor. However, please bear in mind that most doctors of conventional medicine are not fully informed about Biological Integrative Medicine. We recommend that you contact a holistic doctor who can help you with the clinic protocols after your return.
It is helpful for our doctors to have up-to-date examination results. We therefore ask you to send us current laboratory test results, reports and imaging findings (such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, etc.) with the registration form or bring them with you to the first consultation at the latest. Please note that the Alpstein Clinic will also carry out in-house diagnostics.
The first stay at our clinic usually lasts around two to four weeks. Treatments take place from Monday to Friday. The clinic is closed at on weekends. The treatment-free weekend days offer time for relaxation or excursions.
For a follow-up stay, we often recommend intervals of three months to a year. You will determine the frequency of your treatments together with your attending physician towards the end of your stay. During the last week of your stay, your doctor will also discuss your follow-up protocol for home (medication plan, further treatments such as infusion therapy, dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, etc.).
Our patients with a shorter journey often come to us for outpatient treatment on a few days after the initial consultation.
The treatment costs vary depending on the respective illness, the length of stay and the course of treatment. After the initial consultation, we provide partial in patients with a treatment proposal including the treatment program and the associated costs.
The treatment costs for our patients with Swiss health insurance are often not covered or only partially covered. For individual cost information, please complete the online registration form first. We will then be happy to contact you to clarify any questions you may have.
The Alpstein Clinic is an outpatient facility. Accordingly, our in patients stay in nearby accommodation in the region - including partner hotels and Airbnbs. We will be happy to help you find suitable accommodations for your stay. The accommodations we recommend all offer meals that comply with our dietary guidelines.
There are various transportation options available for a comfortable journey to the clinic. The Alpstein Clinic is only a three-minute walk from Gais railroad station (information on timetables and ticket costs can be found at www.sbb.ch ). The Alpstein Clinic has its own shuttle service. If you prefer a shuttle, car service or cab for transportation from Zurich Airport or St. Gallen railroad station, we will be happy to arrange this for you. If you would like to travel by rental car, there are numerous options available from various providers at Zurich Airport. Our shuttle is also available during your treatment stay; it operates on a flexible schedule and costs vary depending on the distance to the clinic. If you have any further questions regarding your transportation options, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The clinic is largely wheelchair-accessible. The Alpstein Clinic team is able to provide full support and care for patients who are moderately dependent on assistance. This means that patients can move independently between four different buildings on our campus from one appointment to the next. For patients who require additional support (especially outside the clinic), we recommend that they are accompanied by a caregiver during their stay. Please also note that there is no 24-hour care in your accommodation.
The weather in Switzerland, especially in mountainous Gais, can be very changeable, with snowfall in winter and very warm temperatures in summer. We therefore recommend that you dress in layers. It is advisable to pack comfortable clothes, as well as sports shoes and slippers for the hotel. In spring/summer we recommend bringing a light jacket and sun protection (headgear, sunglasses) and in winter a warm coat, hat and winter boots. If necessary, please do not forget to bring a charging adapter. There will be short waiting times between your appointments, so it is worth bringing appropriate equipment (reading material, music, etc.). Wi-Fi is available in the hotels and in the clinic.
FAQ Alpstein Dental
Dental treatments in Switzerland are billed according to a private fee schedule and based on the SSO fee items. As a rule, Swiss health insurance companies do not reimburse dental treatments. For more extensive treatments, we will be happy to prepare a quote which you can have checked for reimbursement by your insurance company.
During the initial consultation, your dentist will take a detailed medical history. This includes a comprehensive dental report, including the evaluation of the necessary x-rays, which should not be older than 6 months.
As holistic dentists, we examine for dental interference fields. These can be inflammatory changes to tooth roots or chronic inflammation in the jawbone, which can have an impact on the patient's overall health. We can recognize dental interference fields in particular on a DVT x-ray. Sometimes we need special laboratory findings for allergy diagnostics and interference field diagnostics, which we will recommend to you at the initial consultation. Finally, we can prepare a report for you.
We will be happy to provide you and your dentist with a detailed dental report on request. However, please bear in mind that most dentists in conventional dentistry are not fully informed about Biological Integrative Medicine. We recommend that you contact a holistic dentist who can assist you with the clinic protocols upon your return.
If you wish to have root canal treatment after we as dentists have considered all alternatives with you, we will be happy to recommend you to a specialist in root canal treatment. It is important for us to inform you that teeth that have undergone root canal treatment may well be hidden interference fields that can put a strain on your body.
Of course, we are happy to welcome any patient who would like to receive dental care from us. As a technically well-equipped, modern dental department, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments, from general dentistry to surgery and implantology, denture treatments, periodontal treatments, orthodontics and prophylaxis. In addition to our school dental training, we have additional qualifications in holistic dentistry and environmental dentistry. We take care to test our materials for the best possible compatibility and avoid metals in the mouth. With three-dimensional X-rays, we have more precise diagnostic methods at our disposal to check your oral cavity for interference fields in the event of health problems.
We are certified for state-of-the-art prophylaxis and use the very gentle GBT method. Our aim is to clean the tooth painlessly and in the best possible way. We recommend regular annual check-ups with our dentists for preventive dental care.
Instead of fluorides, we use natural agents that remineralize your tooth necks and enamel. This meets the requirements of our holistic approach.
Regular tooth cleaning is essential for caries-free teeth, healthy, rosy gums and to prevent periodontal disease. With Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT therapy), we use a new, gentle, pain-free method. Using the finest powder jet, we completely remove the biofilm using state-of-the-art Swiss technology (EMS-Prophylaxemaster). After staining/visualizing all plaque, we can achieve residue-free cleaning of teeth and soft tissue (e.g. the tongue in smokers), implants and orthodontic appliances.
Yes, periodontitis is a chronic disease of the oral cavity.̈ Early detection is important so that bacteria and germs in the plaque do not lead to bone loss and loss of the periodontium. Tooth loosening and tooth loss can be the late consequences of periodontitis. Periodontal bacteria have further consequences for general health. They can aggravate underlying diseases such as diabetes and have an impact on cardiovascular diseases and rheumatic̈ inflammation. Hormonal changes during pregnancy in particular promote gum inflammation and periodontitis.
Yes, thanks to the involvement of an anesthesia team, we can carry out lengthy dental treatments in particular without complications and stress-free in just one session. We put you, the patient, into twilight sleep or general anesthesia.
This specialty enables us to use new immunological tests from laboratory medicine. Using a blood test, we can detect intolerances to dental materials, titanium implants and environmental toxins and recognize stress on the immune system caused by chronic inflammation.
Yes, we carry out all surgical treatments. This also implantology and bone augmentation. Biological ceramic implants enable fixed teeth and fulfill high aesthetic demands. We combine safe implant placement through digital implant planning with biological bone augmentation/sinus lift, stem cell therapy and esthetic ceramic restoration.
Holistic dentistry does not look at the mouth in isolation. It is based on the realization that chronic inflammation in the area of the teeth and jawbone can affect the patient's general health. Dental materials can also disrupt the body. We use three-dimensional X-ray analysis to detect such interference fields.
Yes, all the muscles, joints and bones of the body form a precisely balanced functional unit. Even small changes in the jaw and bite position have a significant impact on the temporomandibular joints, spine and overall posture. The consequences are poor posture with back pain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), migraine-like headaches, tension in the neck muscles. We also treat these secondary complaints. Our aim is to improve the patient's bite as well as their posture.
Yes, with inconspicuous and gentle corrections we harmonize your teeth, beautify your smile and enhance your charisma. We use ceramic veneers to correct misalignments and damaged tooth surfaces, conceal discoloration, close gaps and adjust the shape of your teeth. With the help of compatible ceramic restorations, we achieve healthy and rosy gums and improve your aesthetics.
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