Stress affects our hormones, hormones affect our gut, and the gut affects our immunity and our mood. cPNI reads this cycle as a whole.
What is it?
Clinical psycho-neuro-immunology, or cPNI for short, is a holistic approach that brings together knowledge from psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology and immunology. Its central question is: why did a complaint appear, and what cycle keeps it going?
The founder of the approach, Dr. Leo Pruimboom, is a member of the Cellavia Scientific Advisory Board, and the cPNI protocols in our clinic have been developed in collaboration with the Pruimboom Institute.
How is it applied?
A cPNI assessment begins with a detailed conversation. Your health history, when and how your complaints began, your sleep and eating patterns, your sources of stress and your social life are discussed. Your laboratory and cellular measurement results are assessed together with this story.
The resulting plan is a lifestyle plan made up of nutrition, sleep rhythm, movement, breathing, stress management and, where appropriate, applications based on hormesis.
Who is it considered for?
It may be considered for adults with complaints that cannot be explained by a single organ and seem interconnected, such as persistent fatigue, broken sleep, digestive complaints, recurrent infections or a long-term stress load.
Points to note
The cPNI approach does not replace existing medical diagnoses and treatments; it is used alongside them, as a complement. Any ongoing treatment remains the responsibility of your own physician.
Related measurements
The following measurements may be used to plan and monitor this application:
Which programmes include it?
Depending on your assessment results, this application can be planned as part of our one-month programmes and, where appropriate, the Healthy Living Retreat. It is always carried out following a physician’s assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does clinical psycho-neuro-immunology take?
About 1.5 hours. The exact duration is planned by our team according to your assessment and programme.
When and how are the results of clinical psycho-neuro-immunology reviewed?
A written, personalised lifestyle plan. Your results are always reviewed with a specialist physician, in clear and understandable language.
Is any preparation needed for clinical psycho-neuro-immunology?
Recent test results and a list of the medicines you take. We send you the necessary preparation instructions before your appointment.
Who is clinical psycho-neuro-immunology not suitable for?
Eligibility is always determined by a physician’s assessment. In conditions such as pregnancy, cardiovascular disease and uncontrolled chronic illness, some applications are not performed or require a physician’s approval.