CLAIRE LAVIN
Practitioner in Traditional Chinese Energetics

BACKGROUND
I discovered traditional acupuncture by chance as a patient. The physical effects of the first session were particularly surprising.
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The years passed and I continued to follow the path I had set out for myself. I then trained in traditional acupuncture. Since then, I have evolved from a personal perspective thanks to a mix of readings, meditation practices, life experiences and exchanges with friends and practitioners.
This journey gradually led me to understand several things:
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life gives us every day, every moment, the opportunity to change our mindset and act differently or even in a better way; life ultimately gives us the opportunity to become the best version of ourselves;
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nothing is permanent, everything is temporary; our desires, sufferings, sensations will pass;
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each situation gives us the opportunity to learn about ourselves, others and about life more generally.
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Here is a selection of books that continue to help me today.
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Spiritual paths. Small anthology of the most beautiful Tibetan texts, Matthieu Ricard
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The art of meditation, Matthieu Ricard
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The Bhagavad Gîtâ commented by Gisèle Siguier-Sauné
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The Bhagavad Gita or the Art of Acting, Colette Poggi
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The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday
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The Obstacle is the Way, Ryan Holiday
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The Champion's Mind, How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive, Jim Afremow
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TRAINING
Traditional Acupuncture - 2017-2021
(incl. chronopuncture)
Centre Imhotep
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Pain in acupuncture et dealing with "pain" points (Knap - Trigger) - 2021
Centre Imhotep
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Acupuncture and body language - 2021
Centre Imhotep
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Abdominal massage Qi Nei Tsang - 2023
Adeline Boiché
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Being a therapist - 2024
Adeline Boiché
MY WAY OF WORKING
My practice is based on several principles.
1. A holistic approach
My goal is to identify the origin of your physical/emotional symptoms to alleviate them. To do so, I try to understand you as whole (lifestyle, dietary habit, emotions, regular diseases).
2. You and I
I wish that an authentic bond be established between you and I. To do so, I strive to being attentive and respectful. I believe that the quality of the bond is a cornerstone of the session.
3. Continuous development
I keep on attending trainings and I strive to work on myself from a personal perspective. This enables me to be in the best position to help you.
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I am interested in personal growth. I believe that life gives us the chance, every day, to keep on learning and growing to become "the best version of ourselves". During sessions, I give you practical tips to live more at peace if this appropriate for you.
4. A network of practitioners
Different approaches are a useful complement for you as they may help to alleviate symptoms that remain unchanged up until now.
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These different approaches are enriching for us practitioners as they help us to take a step back and assess a particular case from another perspective.
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Are you a therapist or practitioner ? Feel free to get in touch.