About Us
We are an interventional clinic created to offer a service that listens to you.
Our Center
TI-DOLORE Clinic was established to provide the Canton of Ticino with a center of excellence dedicated to the modern, specialized, and personalized management of chronic pain.
Why choose us
- Human and personalized approach: every patient is unique; the treatment plan must be as well.
- Cutting-edge techniques: minimally invasive spinal treatments, neuromodulation, and other evidence-based therapies.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: we work in a network with general practitioners, physical therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, physiatrists, neurologists, nutritionists, and other specialists to offer comprehensive and coordinated care.
During the initial consultation, we take the time to listen to your medical history and understand your needs.
Together, we will develop a customized treatment plan designed to reduce pain, improve functionality, and enhance your quality of life.
PD Dr. med. Eva Koetsier PhD LL.M - Founder
PD Dr. med. Eva Koetsier is a specialist in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Therapy. She holds a PhD in Pain Medicine with a focus on neuromodulation and a Master of Laws degree.
She teaches at the University of Lugano and supervises Master’s, Dr. med. and PhD theses. She pursued her training at the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC and Maastricht University, among others. She has over 20 years of clinical and academic experience and integrates clinical practice, research and teaching in a structured interdisciplinary approach.
She is Principal Investigator and Sponsor Investigator of international studies on neuromodulation, innovative spinal techniques, and psychological predictors of therapeutic response and is an active speaker and author in the international scientific arena. Click for more information.
Monica Scoppettuolo - Specialized Nurse
Trained in Lausanne, Monica Scoppettuolo (-Alvarez), a specialized nurse, has over 20 years of solid experience in intensive care and anesthesia, first at CHUV and then at Cardiocentro Ticino.
She is dedicated to Pain Therapy by showing off her empathy and non-technical skills to help patients in managing chronicity. By collaborating with PD Dr. med. Eva Koetsier, she found a figurehead and was spurred to continue her professional journey with her in chronic pain management.
Valeria Fumagalli - Medical Office Assistant
Valeria Fumagalli is a medical office assistant with nearly 20 years of experience in various medical specialties.
She stands out for her organizational skills, precision, and reliability, combined with a cheerful and empathetic personality that allows her to build a warm, trusting relationship with her patients.
After earning her AFC certification as a Medical Office Assistant from the Medical-Technical School in Locarno, she has gained extensive and diverse experience working with various doctors in Ticino over the years, including in pediatrics, gastroenterology, dermatology, and internal medicine.
Orietta Maggioni - Pain Therapy Secretary
Orietta Maggioni has over twenty years of experience in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on administrative and organizational management in the field of chronic pain therapy.
Her meticulous organization, combined with strong problem-solving skills, enables her to provide effective support to both the medical team and patients, facilitating communication and streamlining administrative processes.
Collaborations
University of Italian Switzerland, Lugano
The TI-Dolor Clinic actively collaborates with universities(usi.ch) and research institutes to promote training and research in the field of pain therapy. In particular:
- The TI-DOLORE Clinic supervises medical students who participate in research projects at the clinic.
- Offers training internships to students, under the supervision of PD Dr. med. Koetsier and the TI-DOLORE Clinic team.
- Supports the writing of master’s theses, doctoral dissertations and scientific publications on topics related to chronic pain.
- PD Dr. med. Eva Koetsier teaches at the Università della Svizzera Italiana, contributing to the academic and clinical training of future physicians.
At our chiropractic clinic, we assess and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with a particular focus on the spine.
Our approach is based on a thorough clinical assessment, which begins with a detailed medical history and continues with a structural and functional examination of the musculoskeletal system. Through orthopedic and neurological tests, together with an assessment of joint mobility, we analyze the possible causes of the disorder and their impact on the patient’s functionality. These elements allow us to formulate an accurate initial diagnosis and define the most appropriate treatment for each patient.
The treatment is based on targeted manual techniques, adapted to the characteristics and individual needs of each patient, aimed at reducing pain, improving joint mobility, and promoting the recovery of functionality in daily life.
Crediamo fortemente nella collaborazione interdisciplinare: per questo lavoriamo in stretta sinergia con medici e altri professionisti della salute, con l’obiettivo di offrire ai pazienti un percorso di cura completo e orientato alla soluzione più appropriata per ogni singolo caso.
Website: studiochiropraticobianchi.ch
Studio 108 - Via Praella 5
Studio 108 offers multidisciplinary psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care, thanks to the collaboration between specialists with different clinical orientations, with the aim of offering personalized treatment plans in individual, couple, and family settings.
Offrono diagnosi e trattamento dei disturbi mentali, consultazioni specialistiche in psicologia perinatale e nell’elaborazione di lutti perinatali, consultazioni in psichiatria e psicofarmacologia durante gravidanza e allattamento, supporto specialistico per situazioni di maltrattamento e abusi sessuali, fisici ed emotivi, perizie in ambito clinico e forense, trattamento cognitivo-comportamentale per i disturbi del sonno e per il dolore cronico.
Website: studio-108.net
Carolina Foglia
Carolina Foglia is a clinical psychologist who offers psychotherapeutic pathways based on the cognitive constructivist approach. She works with patients with complex clinical pictures, including chronic pain and personality disorders.
She began his postgraduate training at CHUV, an internationally renowned hospital and university center. There she worked closely with patients with complex and persistent conditions, gaining expertise in multidisciplinary care and developing a caring and deeply oriented approach to the person’s quality of life.
He firmly believes that the body is a central element of therapy and helps to understand the complexity of the patient. It narrates the person’s well-being and discomfort, becoming an integral part of the therapeutic process. The goal is to foster authentic and lasting change through increased awareness of oneself, one’s emotions and relational patterns.
Focuses on supporting people living with chronic pain, personality disorders or other complex difficulties, accompanying them on a path to change and improve their quality of life.
Contact: +41 77 969 03 67 – [email protected]
