Praktijk Acupunctuur Amstelveen
Natural Healing from Within
Bassam Diab
Acupuncturist & Herbalist
A Journey Rooted in Care and Expertise
With 13 years of clinical experience, I’ve had the privilege of guiding patients toward better health through acupuncture and herbal medicine; blending ancient wisdom with modern insight to create personalised treatments for each patient.
There’s nothing more rewarding than witnessing someone regain their vitality, whether it’s relief from chronic pain, restored energy, or newfound emotional balance; every day I’m reminded why this journey was worth taking.
My journey into healing surprises some people: after earning my Bachelor's in Business Administration in 1999, I spent over a decade in financial management. While I valued the analytical challenges, my soul longed for work that truly touches lives. The leap from spreadsheets to acupuncture was one of the best decisions I ever made.
I graduated as an Acupuncturist in 2012. Ten years later, I further specialised my skills by earning my Herbal Medicine degree in 2022.
Since 2024, my practice has been officially recognised by Zhong as an internship location for TCM students, allowing me to contribute to the next generation of practitioners while upholding the highest standards of care.
My education and continued training
For me, learning never stops. Alongside my degree programmes, I take advanced courses and specialisations every year — from classical herbal medicine to Japanese acupuncture — so my patients always benefit from the latest insights.
Education
• 2022 — Diploma in Herbal Medicine (herbalist) — Academie Boyi
• 2012 — Diploma in Acupuncture — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
Continuing education & specialisations
• 2026 — Fertility support in TCM — Academie Boyi
• 2026 — Menopause in TCM — Academie Boyi
• 2025 — Tuina (advanced) — Academie Boyi
• 2024 — Acupuncture & Osteopathy for muscle and joint complaints (Mazanti) — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2020 — Segmental regulation systems — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2020 — Paediatrics (Western medicine) — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2019 — Shang Han Lun: classical herbal medicine — Academie Boyi
• 2019 — Shen and the treatment of psychological disorders — International Lectures
• 2019 — Paediatric Tuina — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2019 — Physical examination (Western medicine) — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2018 — Red flags: recognising warning symptoms (Western medicine) — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2016 — Shen acupuncture — International Lectures
• 2015 — Shen-Mind: psychological disorders in TCM — Qing Bai
• 2015 — Japanese acupuncture (Kiko Matsumoto style) — Qing Bai
• 2013 — Classical herbal formulae and clinical application — European Academy of Traditional Medical Sciences
• 2011 — Foundations of Western medicine — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2011 — Ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy), Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS) therapy — NatuurlijkBeter
• 2009 & 2011 — Medical Qigong (foundation and advanced) — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
• 2009 — Foundations of Chinese medicine — Shenzhou Open University of TCM
Why Choose My Practice?
This is why people choose me.
Professional accreditation:
A registered member of ZHONG - Dutch Association for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Trusted Expertise:
Over a decade of focused practice, with continuous training in both acupuncture and herbalism
Holistic Approach:
Combining acupuncture and herbal medicine to address root causes, not just symptoms.
Multilingual Care:
I welcome patients from diverse backgrounds with clarity and compassion.
Let’s Connect
[Schedule a consultation] to discuss how acupuncture and herbal medicine can support your journey to health.
Your well-being is my priority.
Bassam Diab
Owner Praktijk Acupunctuur Amstelveen
