Zuzana Gehrig Schenk
Sexologist MA, Clinical Sexologist iSi
Systemic Sex Therapist IGST
Registered Dietitian SVDE
Born in 1971 in Slovakia, living in Switzerland since 1992, married, no children, and proud owner of Susi Sorglos, a large dog
Zuzana Gehrig Schenk supports people in matters relating to sexuality, relationships, and physicality with openness, expertise, and humor. She studied Nutrition and Dietetics, is a registered dietitian (SVDE) specializing in clinical nutrition, holds a Master’s degree in Sexology, and has a qualification in clinical sexology.
In her private practice, she provides sex therapy for individuals and couples and advises nursing and care facilities on sexual health in older adults. Her areas of focus include body image, sexuality in later life, menopause, and sexual health in medical settings.
Zuzana Gehrig Schenk is Co-President of the SexMed Academy and a lecturer at ZISS and ISP Zurich.
Languages: German, Slovak, Czech
Services
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Sexual counseling and sex therapy for individuals and couples
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Online appointments are available in combination with in-person sessions
Practice
Minervastrasse 99
8032 Zurich
Professional Experience
Since 2024
Founder and Co-President, SexMed Academy
Since 2023
Lecturer at ISP Zurich, Institute for Sex Education and Sex Therapy, in the Master of Arts in Sexology program and the Diploma Program in Sex Therapy, and at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) in the Master of Arts in Sexology program; Co-President and lecturer at the SexMed Academy
Since 2022
Member of ZiSMed (Center for Interdisciplinary Sexology and Medicine), Zurich
2020–2023
Group facilitator, Mit Genuss zum Orgasmus (Enjoying Your Way to Orgasm)
Since 2020
Project staff member at Verein Lilli, an organization providing prevention and online counseling for young women and men on sexuality and sexual violence, Zurich
Since 2019
Medical Affairs Manager, Clinical Nutrition, pharmaceutical industry
Since 2018
Co-therapist in individual and group therapy with Peter Gehrig; sexology continuing education
Since 2017
Various lectures on topics including: An Introduction to Sex Therapy; Sexuality in Later Life; Sexuality and Menopause; Sexuality and Obesity; Body Image and Sexuality; Body Image in Sex Therapy; Touch as a Basic Human Need – The Importance of Eye Contact and Touch; Sexual Development in Babies and Toddlers
Since 2004
Medical Advisor, Medical Nutrition, pharmaceutical industry
2002–2003
Home care for patients receiving artificial nutrition
2001–2002
Registered Dietitian (SVDE) at various hospitals
Education and Continuing Professional Development
2024
Addictive and Compulsive Sexuality – Therapy and Counseling with licensed psychologist Nele Sehrt at the spt Institute for Sex, Psycho- and Trauma Therapy
2023
Sexuality and Trauma with Melanie Büttner, spt Institute for Sex, Psycho- and Trauma Therapy
2022
SOMA Embodiment Intro and Training with Sonia Gomes; The Transformation of Emotional Trauma Through Targeted Touch and Movement, Polarity Education Center Switzerland
2022
Shame and Human Dignity, seminar with Dr. Stephan Marks
2022
Foundations of Myofascial Training for the Pelvic Floor with Divo Müller
2022
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT): Basic Externship and Core Skills Advanced Training at ISP Zurich, Institute for Sex Education and Sex Therapy
2021–2023
Zurich Institute for Clinical Sexology and Sex Therapy ZISS, Zurich
Sexocorporel education and advanced training with Karoline Bischof and Stephan Fuchs
Clinical sexology, trainer training program (Level 4)
2016–2021
Zurich Institute for Clinical Sexology and Sex Therapy ZISS, Zurich
Sexocorporel education and advanced training with Karoline Bischof and Stephan Fuchs
Clinical sexology: foundation, advanced, and certification programs (Levels 1–3)
2019–2021
International Society for Systemic Therapy (IGST), Heidelberg
Systemic sex therapy with Prof. Dr. phil. Ulrich Clement
2014–2018
Institute for Sex Education and Sex Therapy (ISP), Uster; Merseburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
Master of Arts in Sexology
Master’s thesis: Sexuality and Body Image: The Correlation Between Pre- and Postoperative Experiences in Bariatric Patients. Opportunities for Postoperative Sex Therapy Support Based on the Sexological Model of Sexocorporel: Two Case Studies
1999–2002
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor’s thesis: Difficult Defecation in Cerebral Palsy: Could Soluble Dietary Fiber Offer a Possible Solution?
Supervision, Personal Development and Memberships
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SexMed Academy (Founder, 2024; Co-President)
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Institut Sexocorporel International Jean-Yves Desjardins ISI
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Swiss Association for Sexology FSS
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Swiss Association of Registered Dietitians SVDE