About
Seeing how it all fits together
I’ve always had a passion for studying how all phenomena, from the particles of the material universe to the complexities of human consciousness, join together to form a coherent whole.
How I got here
From early on I sought a deep understanding of the natural world and human life, and especially enjoyed reading the atlas and encyclopedia. In university I studied a variety of sciences, always fascinated by the content but often frustrated with the narrow focus of any given scientific discipline.
Seeking a broader perspective on reality, I became interested in philosophy, which, among other things, explores the underlying presuppositions we bring to our study of reality.
Meanwhile, a health issue that could not be resolved through orthodox medicine turned my philosophical wonderings into a practical concern. That led me to classical homeopathy and naturopathic medicine, two disciplines that in different ways offered solutions that proved effective. I have been in clinical practice since 2006.
How I think about science
I maintain an interest in a variety of scientific disciplines because of my curiosity about the ultimate structure of the world, and especially human nature and consciousness. My broad scientific education has led me to believe that our conception of science ought to evolve along with scientific knowledge itself, so that science doesn’t petrify as a method and constrain all later acquisition of knowledge.
I believe in freedom from dogma and superstition, and in the special importance of paying attention to aspects of reality that do not neatly fit into accepted scientific paradigms. Ultimately, I believe that the greatest gains in scientific knowledge are to be had at the threshold between the scientific and the mystical realms.
Lecturing, writing and music
I enjoy lecturing to the public about naturopathic medicine and the mind-body connection, homeopathy, and the philosophical issues above. I have published articles, cases and book reviews in the professional homeopathic literature, and I am currently writing an introductory book on homeopathy.
Throughout my life I have also been involved in classical music. I grew up playing the violin and later switched to singing, at first in choirs and small ensembles and eventually as a soloist specializing in early music of the medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras.
Training
Hon.B.A.
University of Toronto, philosophy and chemistry
M.A.
Tel-Aviv University, philosophy
N.D.
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Work with me
Naturopathic medicine and classical homeopathy, in Toronto and long-distance.