In Germany acupuncture is widely used and, for chronic low-back pain and knee osteoarthritis, reimbursed by statutory health insurance (GKV) under defined conditions since 2006. This page frames TCM for German readers: what is covered in practice, how to find a qualified practitioner, and the honest limits.
What a first visit involves and how it fits alongside your doctor's plan.
The most common GKV-reimbursed indication; what to expect.
Evidence and limits, honestly.
Check the register (Ärztekammer / DÄGfA) before you book.
A low-impact practice the tradition frames as balancing stillness and motion.
A real researcher in Beijing answers your TCM question in writing within 48 hours, with one follow-up. One-to-one Q&A: $69. Or get the Self-Help Handbook ($14).
Educational and cultural information only — not medical advice. We do not diagnose, prescribe, or recommend medicines or doses. If you have a health concern, consult a licensed healthcare professional. Nothing here should delay you from seeking care.