{"id":459,"date":"2013-06-20T14:34:26","date_gmt":"2013-06-20T14:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medelit.com\/en\/?p=459"},"modified":"2026-06-14T23:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T21:07:25","slug":"alternative-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it-en\/alternative-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"medelit-iten-skel-css\">\n.miskel{--red:#ca1517;--slate:#4e6a78;--ink:#1a1a1a;--muted:#5c5c5c;--line:#ececec;--soft:#f9f8f7;font-family:'Raleway',Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);font-size:18px;line-height:1.65}\n.miskel h1,.miskel h2,.miskel h3{font-family:'Raleway',Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;line-height:1.22}\n.miskel section{margin:0 0 84px}\n\/* ---------- HERO ---------- *\/\n.miskel-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:56px;padding:44px 0 8px}\n.miskel-hero-text{flex:1 1 53%;min-width:0;text-align:left}\n.miskel-hero-text h1{text-align:left}\n.miskel-hero-img{flex:1 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HERO ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"miskel-hero\">\n<div class=\"miskel-hero-text\">\n<div class=\"miskel-badge\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41z\"\/><\/svg>Complementary therapies, medically supervised<\/div>\n<h1>Alternative Medicine at Home in Italy<\/h1>\n<p class=\"miskel-hero-sub\">Acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy and shiatsu delivered by English-speaking practitioners where you are staying in Italy &mdash; for people who prefer a gentler route than tablets, or who want a complement to the treatment their doctor has already prescribed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-trust\">\n<div class=\"miskel-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a8.4 8.4 0 01-8.5 8.3c-1.5 0-3-.4-4.2-1L3 20l1.3-4.8A8.1 8.1 0 013.9 11.5 8.4 8.4 0 0112.5 3.2 8.4 8.4 0 0121 11.5z\"\/><\/svg>Practitioners who treat and explain in English<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6.2-7-11a7 7 0 0114 0c0 4.8-7 11-7 11z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg>Home, hotel or office &mdash; across Italy<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"7\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c0-3 2.5-5 5.5-5s5.5 2 5.5 5\"\/><path d=\"M14.5 15.6c2.6.3 5 2.1 5 4.4\"\/><\/svg>Part of a medical team, not instead of one<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l8 3v6c0 5.5-3.8 9.7-8 11-4.2-1.3-8-5.5-8-11V5z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg>Qualified, insured, selected one by one<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"miskel-btn\" role=\"button\" data-medelit-modal-open=\"booking\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Choose &amp; Book<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"miskel-btn-note\">Fees shown before you book. No account needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-hero-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/03\/Medicina-Alternativa.jpg\" alt=\"Alternative medicine home visits in Italy\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" loading=\"eager\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ===== 2. HOW IT WORKS ===== --><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"miskel-h2\">How It <em>Works<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"miskel-steps\">\n<div class=\"miskel-step\">\n<div class=\"miskel-step-num\">1<\/div>\n<h3>Choose the therapy<\/h3>\n<p>Under <strong>Choose &amp; Book<\/strong>, pick acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy or shiatsu and give the address where you would like to be treated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-step\">\n<div class=\"miskel-step-num\">2<\/div>\n<h3>Meet the practitioners<\/h3>\n<p>Those who reach your address are listed with their training, experience and fee. Pick one and a time from their diary; the booking is confirmed on the spot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-step\">\n<div class=\"miskel-step-num\">3<\/div>\n<h3>Assessment first, then treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Every therapy on this page starts with a proper history and assessment before any treatment; follow-ups and packages are arranged with the same practitioner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"miskel-how-notes\">Availability differs by therapy and by city; the address check is the only exact answer for where you are staying, and the roster grows as practitioners join.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"miskel-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 3. THERAPIES ===== --><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"miskel-h2\">The Therapies <em>We Bring to You<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"miskel-h2sub\">Four disciplines, each with its own practitioners. Acupuncture and osteopathy have dedicated pages; the others are booked straight from the button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-cards4\">\n<p><a class=\"miskel-card\" href=\"\/it-en\/acupuncture\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/medelit-icon-alt.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"84\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Acupuncture at home\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-body\">\n<h3>Acupuncture<\/h3>\n<p>Medical acupuncturists for pain, sleep, stress, allergies, fertility and pregnancy. Doctors, as Italian law requires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"miskel-card\" href=\"\/it-en\/osteopathy-home-visit\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/medelit-icon-osteo.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"84\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Osteopathy at home\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-body\">\n<h3>Osteopathy<\/h3>\n<p>Structural, visceral and cranio-sacral treatment for adults and children, from back pain to a newborn&rsquo;s colic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"miskel-card\" href=\"#\" data-medelit-modal-open=\"booking\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/medelit-icon-check.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"84\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Homeopathy and phytotherapy at home\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-body\">\n<h3>Homeopathy &amp; Phytotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>A homeopathic doctor&rsquo;s consultation at home, with remedies and plant-based prescriptions where they fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"miskel-card\" href=\"#\" data-medelit-modal-open=\"booking\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/medelit-icon-massage.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"84\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Shiatsu at home\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-card-body\">\n<h3>Shiatsu<\/h3>\n<p>Pressure-point bodywork for tension, fatigue and stress, as single sessions or a course of ten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"miskel-cards-note\">As an example, a first acupuncture consultation with treatment starts from &euro; 141; every practitioner sets their own fee and the figure for your address is shown before you confirm.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"miskel-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 3b. BAND ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"miskel-honest\">\n<h2 class=\"miskel-h2\">What Complementary Medicine Does Well &mdash; <em>and What It Should Not Replace<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"miskel-lead\">The therapies on this page sit alongside conventional care, not in place of it. Our practitioners are chosen partly for knowing where that line runs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-honest-cols\">\n<div class=\"miskel-honest-col\">\n<h3><span>&#10003;<\/span>Well suited to<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Musculoskeletal pain<\/strong> &mdash; back, neck, joints &mdash; where drugs are unwelcome or have stopped helping<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stress, poor sleep and anxiety<\/strong> that a busy life abroad makes worse<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headaches and migraine<\/strong>, digestive complaints, allergies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pregnancy and fertility support<\/strong> alongside obstetric and IVF care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronic conditions<\/strong> where symptom relief matters as much as the diagnosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convalescence<\/strong> and the fatigue that follows illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-honest-col is-else\">\n<h3><span>&#8594;<\/span>See a doctor first for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New, unexplained symptoms<\/strong> &mdash; a diagnosis comes before a therapy; our <a href=\"\/it-en\/medical-services\/\">GPs<\/a> visit at home too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infections, injuries and anything acute<\/strong>, which need conventional treatment without delay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stopping prescribed medication.<\/strong> No practitioner here will suggest it; changes go through your doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"miskel-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 4. WHY MEDELIT ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"miskel-why\">\n<h2 class=\"miskel-h2\">Why Book Through <em>Medelit<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"miskel-lead\">Medelit is a medical service that happens to offer complementary therapies, not the other way round. The acupuncturists and homeopaths are physicians, the osteopaths hold recognised qualifications, the shiatsu practitioners are certified, and every one of them was interviewed in English by our medical directors before joining.<\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-why-grid\">\n<div class=\"miskel-why-card\">\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"7\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"16.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M2.5 20c0-3 2.5-5 5.5-5s5.5 2 5.5 5\"\/><path d=\"M14.5 15.6c2.6.3 5 2.1 5 4.4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Doctors within reach<\/h3>\n<p>If a practitioner thinks you need a GP or a specialist, one is booked in the same system &mdash; and can visit the same address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-why-card\">\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6.2-7-11a7 7 0 0114 0c0 4.8-7 11-7 11z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Treatment where you unwind<\/h3>\n<p>Needles, manipulation and bodywork all work better in a calm, familiar room than in a clinic between two other appointments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-why-card\">\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M6 21c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5\"\/><path d=\"M17.5 8.5l1.5 1.5 3-3\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>One practitioner per course<\/h3>\n<p>Complementary therapies work over a series of sessions; each series stays with the practitioner who assessed you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-why-card\">\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 20V10M10 20V4M16 20v-9M22 20H2\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Honest about evidence<\/h3>\n<p>Practitioners tell you what a therapy can realistically do for your condition, and when something else would serve you better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-why-card\">\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l8 3v6c0 5.5-3.8 9.7-8 11-4.2-1.3-8-5.5-8-11V5z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Sterile, certified materials<\/h3>\n<p>Single-use needles and certified equipment for every acupuncture and osteopathy session, as in a hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"miskel-why-card\">\n<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 3h14v18l-2.3-1.6L14.4 21l-2.4-1.6L9.6 21l-2.3-1.6L5 21z\"\/><path d=\"M9 8h6M9 12h6\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Invoices your insurer recognises<\/h3>\n<p>Acupuncture and homeopathy are invoiced by a registered doctor; osteopathy and shiatsu by a qualified practitioner &mdash; what most policies that cover them require.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"miskel-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== FINAL CTA ===== --><\/p>\n<section class=\"miskel-cta\">\n<h2>Book Alternative Medicine at Home<\/h2>\n<p>Acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy or shiatsu in English, where you are staying &mdash; see who covers you and pick a session.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"miskel-btn\" role=\"button\" data-medelit-modal-open=\"booking\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>Choose &amp; Book<\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"miskel-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 5. FAQ ===== --><\/p>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"miskel-h2\">Frequently Asked <em>Questions<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"miskel-faq\" style=\"margin-top:34px\">\n<details>\n<summary>Are the practitioners medically qualified?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Acupuncturists and homeopaths are medical doctors, which Italian law requires for acupuncture. Osteopaths hold a recognised osteopathy qualification, shiatsu practitioners a professional certification. All are insured and were vetted and interviewed in English by our medical directors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much do the therapies cost?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Each practitioner sets their own fee, shown on their profile before you book. As a guide, a first acupuncture consultation with treatment starts from &euro; 141; osteopathy and shiatsu sessions are priced lower, and courses are available as packages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which therapy is right for my problem?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Back and joint pain point to osteopathy or acupuncture; stress, sleep and tension to acupuncture or shiatsu; recurring functional complaints such as allergies or digestion to homeopathy or acupuncture. If you are unsure, a GP home visit can advise and refer within the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I combine these with my prescribed treatment?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes, and that is the usual pattern: complementary therapies alongside conventional care. Tell the practitioner what you take and who treats you; nobody here will ask you to stop a prescribed medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is homeopathy prescribed by a doctor?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. Homeopathic and phytotherapy consultations are given by physicians, who take a full medical history before prescribing and who know when a conventional treatment is needed instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What is a shiatsu course?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Shiatsu is booked as single sessions or as a package of ten at a reduced rate per session, with the same practitioner throughout; the practitioner suggests a rhythm after the first session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you treat children?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Paediatric osteopathy is available for babies and children; acupuncture, homeopathy and shiatsu are offered to older children and teenagers case by case. Say the patient&rsquo;s age when you book so the right practitioner is shown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>I am in Italy for a few weeks only. Is a course possible?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. Sessions can be spaced closer together for a short stay, and practitioners write a summary in English so treatment can continue at home. Hotels and short-term rentals are ordinary addresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Will my insurer reimburse complementary therapies?<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Policies vary: many international insurers cover acupuncture and osteopathy, fewer cover homeopathy and shiatsu. Every session is invoiced with a report on request, so check your policy&rsquo;s wording before the first appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ===== FINAL SECTIONS (verbatim from \/it-en\/nursing-service\/, per Helena) ===== --><\/p>\n<div class=\"miskel-origfinal\">\n<div class=\"mdl-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center bottom\" data-direction=\"up\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.4\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/it-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_340524401-1.webp\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"rgb(255,255,255)\" style=\"display: none;\" data-parallax-index=\"0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mdl-fullwidth fullwidth-box mdl-builder-row-11 mdl-parallax-up nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bg-parallax-parent lazyloaded\" style=\"--mdlb-background-position: center bottom; --mdlb-border-sizes-top: 0px; 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