Practitioners

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Rudi Verspoor HD(RHom.), DMH

Rudi Verspoor has been studying Hahnemann's medical system for more than two decades and has acquired extensive clinical experience, particularly relating to complex and chronic cases, in the application of this system. His abiding interest in history and philosophy has led him to undertake continual research into various problems and issues that have arisen in traditional homeopathic treatment. This research has led to the development of a systematic dynamic approach to therapeutics that is now being offered in a comprehensive form to others through a five-year program.

Rudi Verspoor has written several books providing new insights based on his research and clinical experience and has lectured widely in Canada, the US, the UK and Europe. He served as the Director of the British Institute of Homeopathy Canada from 1993 to early 2001, and developed their Homeopathic Practitioner Diploma Program. He has taught extensively both in-class and on a distance learning basis. His previous experience has been in public policy, planning and administration.

He helped to found and is still active in the National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths (NUPATH) and the Canadian/International Heilkunst Association (C/IHA). He has advised government on health-care policy. Part of his time is spent advising the Canadian government on health-care policy and in working for greater acceptance of and access to homeopathy and Heilkunst amongst policy makers and the public.

His publications include: Homeopathy Renewed, A Sequential Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Illness (with Patty Smith); A Time for Healing; Homeopathy Re-examined: Beyond the Classical Paradigm (with Steven Decker); The Dynamic Legacy: Hahnemann from Homeopathy to Heilkunst (with Steven Decker). He also has written various articles for Canadian and International journals.

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Patty Smith-Verspoor DMH, DVH, HD(RHom.), BScEd.

Patty Smith has been interested in homeopathy since her first introduction in 1977. When her father was admitted to Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia for a triple coronary bypass, she already was suggesting alternative treatment (and reading, at that time, Dr. Robert Mendelsohn's Confessions of a Medical Heretic and The Pritikin Program by Dr. Nathan Pritikin). Following her father's surgery there was a medical snafu, putting him into a coma for five months before he died at Christmas, 1980.

With more determination, and after witnessing homeopathic miracles in her home (ex-husband's finger almost being severed by a lawnmower but healing beautifully; burned hand when she put the potholder on her right hand and removed the Thanksgiving turkey with her left; food poisoning, etc.) she began her studies in earnest.

She joined the Bryn Athyn, PA study group (affiliated with the National Center for Homeopathy) and eventually turned her wholistic parenting group in Mercer County, NJ into an affiliated study group of the NCH. She served as the New Jersey representative to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Study Group Council of the NCH and helped create and revitalize homeopathic study groups in NJ. She was awarded a scholarship from Boiron, one of the world's largest homeopathic pharmaceutical companies, to the National Center for Homeopathy's Summer School.

In 1995 she moved from New Jersey to Ottawa, Canada after being offered a partnership in the Norsana Academy Clinic, sharing the space with Rudolf Verspoor (whom she subsequently married). She served as the Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs for the British Institute (Canada) for more than five years, working with Rudi to develop the advanced practitioner programs offered in Canada. She was a co-founder of the National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths (NUPATH), served on its Board of Directors for ten years, and currently is an Ex-Officio member. She also is founding member of the Canadian and International Heilkunst Associations. Patty is a Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine (HD[RHom.]), a Doctor of Medical Heilkunst (DMH), and a Doctor of Veterinary Heilkunst (DVH).

Last, but by no means least — she loves and adores her two fascinating daughters, Meghan (age 20) and Kelsey (age 17); and her animals Baby Doll (a filly); Angel (a rescue pony) and Truffles (Dutch Warmblood/Throughbred cross); Maggie (a West Highland White Terrier); and Timou, her baby Africa Grey Parrot. Her enjoyment of the latter group led to her (ongoing) research and development of the use of Hahnemann's medical system with animal health, Veterinary Heilkunst.

Patty co-authored Autism: The Journey Back with Rudi Verspoor, and worked with him on Homeopathy Renewed. She has contributed many articles to newspapers, and wholistic and homeopathic journals and magazines in the United States and Canada. She is editor of the Heilkunst Journal, a publication of the Hahnemann Center for Heilkunst, and Resonance, the newsletter of the Hahnemann College and Clinic. She currently is working on A Patient's Guide to Heilkunst and A Patient's Guide to Vaccinations, and Homeo- and Homo-prophylaxis.

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Manuela Mueller-Code DMH, HD(RHom.)
manuelamcode@gmx.de
Manuela researched alternatives to the conventional medical system in Germany as a result of allopathic treatment, where doctors were unable to identify the cause of her suffering. Experiencing the success of Naturopathic therapy, Manuela decided to study Naturopathic Medicine in 1989 for one year. Born and raised in a small city in Northern Germany, Manuela moved to the Frankfurt area, where she met her husband and immigrated to Canada in 1997.

While it took a few years to fully settle in the Ottawa Valley, Manuela remembers being aware of the fact that increasingly people around her were diagnosed with cancer, and she eventually lost a dear sister-in-law to lung cancer. Fearful of getting cancer herself and determined to help those fighting cancer, Manuela searched for alternatives, which would not only be able to effectively treat conditions like cancer and minimize the sufferings, but could also act preventatively.

Intrigued by the fundamentals of the Heilkunst system including its principles, science and deep understanding of cure, and grounded in the laws of nature, Manuela embarked on her studies with the Hahnemann College for Heilkunst in Ottawa and graduated in July 2004. Her own journey through Heilkunst treatment has taken an evolution beyond her expectations, and she enjoys living in the truth and making resonant choices within her life.

Manuela is a Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine HD(RHom.) with the National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths (NUPATH), and a Doctor of Medical Heilkunst DMH with the Canadian/International Heilkunst Association.

As a member of the Hahnemann Clinic for Heilkunst, she is practicing Heilkunst and Homeopathy in Ottawa and has established a branch of the Hahnemann Clinic in Arnprior to serve the Ottawa Valley. The clinic is located in an old Arnprior landmark, the Kenwood Mills Building (see map). Arnprior is also known as the Town of two beautiful Rivers, the Ottawa and the Madawaska. It is located only 30 minutes West of Ottawa on Highway 17, and with its picturesque setting and beautiful charm is an attraction for everyone. Manuela holds dual citizenship, Canadian and German, and conducts consultations internationally in either language. Her personal vision is to help individuals find their full potential, empowering them to make choices and guiding them to enjoy a happy and healthy life.

Along with her husband and their two lovely, fun and energetic boys as well as their Labrador Retriever, Manuela enjoys the Canadian country lifestyle in the valley.

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Susan Cohen DMH, HD(RHom.)

As Susan's children started growing, and unfortunately started getting the eternal ear infections, colds and occasional cases of strep throat, she began questioning the advice she was receiving from the pediatricians and specialists. Her children never seemed to really get better, and never seemed to be fully healthy. She started studying at a natural health school, just to be able to help her children. Her time there was spent studying the ancient art of Chinese medicine, and she was subsequently introduced to a homeopath who taught in the school. With her interest piqued, she launched her quest to find the best homeopathic school that she could. Her enquiries took her to another city, to Ottawa, and before long she was studying at the Hahnemann College for Heilkunst and traveling to get to classes.

Susan started her adult life in the accounting profession and spent many years with a private practice. What she enjoyed most about the accounting profession was that there is a correct resolution to any problem, and a sense of accomplishment when the job is done. She is very happy to have found these qualities in the practice of Heilkunst. There are no problems that are insurmountable, and the personal growth, freedom, and level of health that can be attained through Heilkunst is the best and highest accomplishment possible.

Although Susan has finished her diploma program, she has continued her studies and investigations into this field through continuing education at the Hahnemann College in order to be able to be up to date in all the newest information that is uncovered. She has added the application of the NeuroSCENAR to her practice to help alleviate acute pain while treatment is ongoing.

Susan is a Doctor of Medical Heilkunst with the Canadian/International Heilkunst Association (C/IHA). She is also a member of the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists (A.N.N.).

Because Susan's clinic in Montreal is a member-clinic of the Hahnemann Clinic for Heilkunst based in Ottawa, Ontario, Susan has access to all of the research and advantages of a multi-practitioner, multi-office association that will greatly benefit her clients.

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