MA in Sexology | Clinical Sexologist iSi | Systemic Sex Therapist IGST | Registered Dietitian SVDE
Born in Slovakia in 1971, Zuzana Gehrig Schenk has lived in Switzerland since 1992. She is married, has no children, and shares her life with her large dog, Susi Sorglos.
Zuzana Gehrig Schenk supports people with openness, professional expertise, and humour in matters relating to sexuality, relationships, and physical intimacy.
She studied Nutrition and Dietetics and is a registered dietitian (SVDE) specialising in clinical nutrition. She also holds a Master’s degree in Sexology and a qualification in Clinical Sexology.
In her private practice, she provides sex therapy for individuals and couples and advises nursing homes and care facilities on sexual health in older age. Her areas of expertise 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.
Services
| since 202 | Lecturer at ISP Zurich – Institute for Sexual Education an Sex Therapy, in the Master of Arts in Sexology an Diploma Programme in Sex Therapy; Lecturer at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), in the Master of Arts in Sexology Co-President an Lecturer at SexMed Academy |
| since 2022 | Member of ZiSMed (Center for Interdisciplinary Sexology and Medicine), Zurich |
| 2020–2023 | Assistant for the group sessions With Pleasure to Orgasm |
| since 2020 | Verein Lilli (Lilli Association) for the prevention of and online counseling for young women and men regarding sexuality and sexual violence, Zurich Project Staff Member |
| since 2019 | Medical Affairs Manager, Clinical Nutrition (Pharmaceuticals) |
| since 2018 | Co-Sexual Therapist with Peter Gehrig; individual and group therapy / advanced training in sexology |
| since 2017 | Various lectures on the following topics: Introduction to Sex Therapy; Sexuality in Older Age; 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 Physical Touch; Sexual Development in Infants and Young Children. |
| since 2004 | |
| 2002–2003 | Home care support for patients requiring artificial nutrition |
| 2001–2002 | Various Hospitals – Dietitian (SVDE) |
| 2024 |
Addictive and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour – Therapy and Counselling, with Dipl.-Psych. Nele Sehrt at the SPT Institute – Institute for Sex Therapy, Psychotherapy and Trauma Therapy |
| since 2023 |
Sexuality and Trauma, with Melanie Büttner at the SPT Institute – Institute for Sex Therapy, Psychotherapy and Trauma Therapy |
| since 2022 |
SOMA Embodiment Introduction and Training, with Sonia Gomes – Transforming Emotional Trauma Through Targeted Touch and Movement, Polarity Education Centre Switzerland |
| 2022 |
Shame and Human Dignity – Seminar with Dr. Stephan Marks |
| 2022 |
Pelvic Floor Fascia Training – Basic Course with Divo Müller |
| since 2022 |
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) – Externship and Advanced Core Skills Training at ISP Zurich – Institute for Sexual Education and Sex Therapy |
| 2021–2023 |
Zurich Institute for Clinical Sexology and Sex Therapy (ZISS), Zurich |
| 2016–2021 |
Zurich Institute for Clinical Sexology and Sex Therapy (ZISS), Zurich |
| 2019–2021 | International Society for Systemic Therapy (IGST), Heidelberg Systemic Sex Therapy with Prof. Dr. phil. Ulrich Clement |
| 2014–2018 |
Institute for Sexual Education and Sex Therapy (ISP), Uster, and Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany |
| 1999–2002 |
Bern University of Applied Sciences |
4-minute walk from Signaustrasse, Kreuzplatz, or Englischviertelstrasse stops
Blue zone and coin-operated parking spaces available in front of the building (max. 2 hours); additional parking at Neumünster parking garage