Homeopathy is a therapeutic method that works by using a small dose of a substance to help stimulate the body's healing forces.

Homeopathy recognizes the intimate connection between the mind and body. Homeopathic therapy always takes into account the person's unique physical, emotional, and mental aspects instead of isolated symptoms of the body. It then aims to strengthen the individual so that their own vital force, the body's innate intelligence, is stimulated by individualized homeopathic remedies to bring about balance and health.

Homeopathy is a psychological approach to treating disease. A primary assumption is that a mental or emotional imbalance could create or exacerbate an unhealthy physical condition and therefore, when these aspects are treated, physical health can return. One key concept in homeopathy is summed up in the phrase "Never Well Since." This refers to the experience, common in many people's lives, of a particular disturbing life event or an ongoing unhealthy situation during development, after which their emotional and/or physical well-being was significantly altered. Homeopathy is well suited for healing the underlying factors which derailed the person from the natural healthy course of their life.

Individuals seeking homeopathy often begin with symptoms such as depression, stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, extreme fatigue, addictive behaviors, and a wide range of physical symptoms. A particular specialty of my practice is the care of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders and learning problems.

The principle of "the Law of Similars" or "like cures like" that was mentioned by Hippocrates two thousand years ago describes the core of homeopathy. Samuel Hahnemann, M.D. (1755-1843) of Germany founded this therapeutic method based on this law. Dr. Hahnemann proved that a substance that could cause symptoms in a healthy person can heal anyone experiencing the same symptoms with the same substance in micro doses prepared through a scientific process that dilutes the substance.

Homeopathy is a safe and effective system of healing, used by an estimated 500 million people worldwide. The World Health Organization cites homeopathy as the second most widely used form of therapy in the world and as one of the systems of healthcare that should be integrated worldwide with conventional medicine in order to provide adequate care. Homeopathic remedies are used safely for people in all stages of life including infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Two hundred years of clinical experience has demonstrated the effectiveness of these remedies. Homeopathic remedies are made in accordance with the processes described in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States recognized by the FDA. The remedies are prepared from substances such as plants, minerals, or other materials which are repeatedly diluted and shaken vigorously which results in leaving only the energetic imprint of the substance.

Because of the highly individualized approach to each person and his/her condition, a partnership between the homeopathic consultant and the client is essential. I am committed to creating this partnership with every client I work with.

For more information on homeopathy, please refer to:

• Dr. Luc De Schepper's website
• Impossible Cure by Amy Lansky, Ph.D.