Xavier Jorda: acupuncturist in Barcelona and Chinese Medicine teacher

Hello, I’m Xavier Jorda, an acupuncturist in Barcelona, Chinese Medicine teacher, and founder and director of Instituto San Qiang.

For more than a decade, my professional work has combined three areas that I consider inseparable: clinical practice, teaching, and the continuous study of Chinese Medicine. Over the years, I have treated patients in clinical practice, trained future practitioners, and continued to expand my knowledge with national and international teachers and specialists.

My interest in Chinese Medicine began after a period of personal and professional exploration. I had previously studied Psychology, but it was when I discovered Chinese Medicine that I found an approach to understanding the human being that ultimately became my vocation.

Since then, study has been a constant part of my professional life: classical texts, diagnosis, pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and different systems and approaches within Chinese Medicine.

My approach: diagnosis, precision and individualised treatment

I do not understand acupuncture as the application of identical protocols to everyone. Two people with the same reason for consultation may present very different patterns from the perspective of Chinese Medicine and may therefore require different treatment strategies.

For this reason, individualised diagnosis is a fundamental part of my work.

Classical diagnosis

Observation, consultation, tongue diagnosis and especially classical pulse diagnosis are part of the way I assess each case and monitor its evolution.

My advanced training in pulse diagnosis allows me to use the pulse as a diagnostic tool and as a way of assessing changes throughout the course of treatment.

Individualised acupuncture

I select acupuncture points and techniques according to each person’s specific presentation, rather than applying standardised treatments when the diagnosis indicates that a different approach is required.

Depending on the case, acupuncture may be complemented with techniques such as moxibustion, cupping, auriculotherapy or Chinese herbal medicine.

A complementary approach to health

Chinese Medicine does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment when these are necessary. My aim is to use acupuncture and Chinese Medicine responsibly and in a way that is adapted to each individual, collaborating with other healthcare professionals whenever appropriate.

Training and specialisation in Chinese Medicine

My training has developed continuously over the years, combining specialised studies, postgraduate training and advanced education in different areas of Chinese Medicine.

My main areas of study include:

• Chinese Medicine training at institutions including Cielo y Tierra, ISMET and Fundación San Qiang.

• Classical pulse diagnosis and advanced diagnosis, central areas of my clinical practice.

• Study of classical Chinese Medicine texts such as the Nan Jing and the Shang Han Lun.

• Specialised training in Chinese herbal medicine.

• Training in Taoist Psychology with Professor Francesc Marieges.

• Studies related to Kinesiology and different diagnostic systems.

• International training and study in China with Master Zhao Jin.

• Continuing education with international teachers and practitioners, mainly in Spanish, English and French.

The study of classical texts and traditional diagnostic systems currently plays an important role in both my clinical work and my teaching.

The term Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is widely used to describe this professional field. However, my training and practice place particular emphasis on classical texts, traditional diagnostic methods and the historical foundations of Chinese Medicine.

More than 10 years of teaching experience

Teaching Chinese Medicine has been part of my professional career for more than a decade.

I am founder and director of Instituto San Qiang, where I also teach Chinese Medicine. At the Institute, I contribute to the training of future practitioners, particularly in Acupuncture, diagnosis, pulse diagnosis and the foundations of Chinese Medicine.

I have also participated in other educational projects, including Instituto Francesc Marieges and the Escola de Medicina Xinesa de Manresa.

Teaching requires continuous study, review and updating, and it has had a profound influence on the way I analyse clinical cases and explain Chinese Medicine.

Professional associations and European activity

Alongside my clinical and teaching work, I am actively involved in professional organisations related to Chinese Medicine.

I am a member of SAC-AAE (Societat d’Acupuntors de Catalunya – Asociación de Acupuntores de España) and COFENAT, and I served for four years on the Board of Directors of SAC.

At European level, I am part of the ETCMA (European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association), where I serve as Lead Stakeholder Engagement for the Education Task Force of the Accreditation Commission.

In this role, I contribute to dialogue with schools, practitioners and organisations across the sector and to the development of initiatives related to quality and accreditation in Chinese Medicine education in Europe.

I have also participated as a speaker at the TCM Kongress Rothenburg in Germany, one of Europe’s major conferences dedicated to Chinese Medicine.

Chinese Medicine and social commitment

My profession has also given me the opportunity to participate in international volunteer projects, using acupuncture in contexts where access to different forms of care is limited.

I have taken part in humanitarian projects in Nepal and Senegal, experiences that have enriched both my professional practice and my understanding of the therapeutic relationship.

Acupuncture clinic in Barcelona

I currently practise at Rambla de Catalunya 13, in central Barcelona.

My goal during the first consultation is to understand the reason for your visit, carry out an assessment from the perspective of Chinese Medicine, and explain clearly which approach I consider appropriate and what you can reasonably expect from treatment.

If you would like to learn more about how I work or discuss whether acupuncture may be suitable for your situation, you can contact me or book an initial consultation directly.