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. 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 then became interested in philosophy, which (among other things) explored the underlying presuppositions that we bring to our study of reality. Meanwhile, a health issue that could not be resolved through orthodox medicine transformed my philosophical wonderings into a practical concern, which eventually led me to classical homeopathy and naturopathic medicine, two disciplines that in different ways offered solutions that proved effective.
As a Naturopathic Doctor I apply the foundational naturopathic principles to analyze the case from an integrative perspective, while focusing my clinical practice on cases for which classical homeopathy is especially indicated, supplementing this with coaching techniques. I work with a variety of chronic conditions, but focus primarily on the mind-body connection in neurological conditions and mental health. I apply my big-picture understanding of determinants of health, honed through years of formal and continuing education and a decade of experience, to each patient’s unique pattern of illness. To foster optimal patient care, I regularly refer to and collaborate with other practitioners, and serve as a referral specialist for fellow naturopathic doctors and other health practitioners. I work both locally in Toronto, Canada and, provided certain conditions are met, on a long-distance basis with patients worldwide.
I maintain an interest in a variety of scientific disciplines because of my curiosity about the ultimate structure of 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 not petrify as a method and constrain the parameters of all subsequent acquisition of knowledge. I believe in freedom from dogma and superstition as well as in the special importance of paying attention to aspects of reality that do not neatly fit into the 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.
I enjoy lecturing to the public about naturopathic medicine and the mind-body connection, homeopathy, and the philosophical issues I mentioned above. I have published articles, cases, and book reviews in the professional homeopathic literature, and am currently writing an introductory book on homeopathy.
In addition to science, medicine, and philosophy, throughout my life I have been involved in classical music. I grew up playing the violin and later on 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.
I am a graduate of the University of Toronto (Hon.B.A. in philosophy and chemistry), the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.), and Tel-Aviv University (M.A. in philosophy).