Individuals who are interested in exploring holistic approaches to medicine and alternative therapies might find it useful and interesting to meet with members of the practitioner community. Gaye offers the following organizations and interest groups for your exploration. She is an active member in several of the following organizations, so please contact her with any questions you might have.
Infinity Foundation
This widely based network of holistic practitioners, which focuses on education, is headquartered in the Chicago area. The Foundation is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to assisting in the evolvement of the human expression through course offerings, retreats, conferences, services and research for and given by, holistic practitioners.
Internet: www.InfinityFoundation.org
Email: InfinFound@aol.com
White Eagle Lodge, United Kingdom
This ecumenical church is dedicated to service and healing. Founded in the early 1930s in Great Britain by Grace Cook, the Lodge continues to be based in England with centers worldwide. The principles of the Lodge focus on service and healing and are very much aligned with Dr. Bachs spiritual beliefs as they apply to the human condition.
In the UK:
Internet: www.whiteagle.org
Email: Enquiries@whiteagle.org
In the US:
Internet: www.whiteaglelodge.org
Email: sjrc@saintjohns.org, srjc@whiteagle.org
Association for Humanistic Psychology
A diverse international community welcoming members from all professions. AHP champions whole person healing and somatic psychology, and supports the capacity and freedom of people everywhere to choose, to grow, and to realized lifes potential. AHP produces conferences, events, workshops, publications, and supports communities and projects worldwide.
Internet: www.ahpweb.org
Email: ahpoffice@aol.com
Institute of the Himalayan Tradition, St. Paul, Minnesota
The Institute of the Himalayan Tradition® was inaugurated as a spiritual teaching center by the great saint, His Holiness Swami Rama of the Himalayas.
Swami Jaidev and Ma Devi, long-time disciples and close companions of Sri Swami Rama, with the disciple Manuraj, form the core faculty of IHT. They, together with visiting yogis and professionals, certified hatha yoga teachers and student teachers,pass on the ancient and modern wisdom of the Himalayan sages in classes, seminars, retreats, celebrations, personal initiations, and spiritual guidance.
Internet: www.ihtyoga.org
Email: info@ihtyoga.org
Telephone: 651-645-1291
Fax: 651-645-7935
Science Medical Network
This Network brings together an informal international group consisting of qualified scientists, doctors, and other professionals such as architects, engineers, philosophers, psychologists and therapists. The Network currently has over 2000 professional members and 800 associates in 53 countries. Network members explore concepts that go beyond generally accepted theories through its expressed guidelines which are:
Open to new observations and insights
Rigorous in evaluating evidence and ideas
Responsible in maintaining the highest scientific and ethical standards
Sensitive to the view of others
The Network links like-minded individuals, encouraging exchange of ideas and information and cultivating friendship. Members share a common concern with the essential questions about the meaning and value of life.
Internet: www.datadiwan.de/SciMedNet/11.htm
Email: info@scimednet.org
Theosophical Society in America
The Theosophical Society is a nonsectarian, undogmatic, worldwide organization devoted to human solidarity, cultural understanding, and self-development. It seeks to bring people together; to reconcile the religions, philosophies, and sciences of both East and West; and to increase awareness of the inner reality inherent in every human being.
Internet: www.theosophical.org
Email: olcott@theosmail.net
1926 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing address:
P. O. Box 270
Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
Telephone: 630-668-1571, ext. 300
Fax: 630-668-4976
Background: Impatiens (Impatiens grandulifera),
one of Dr. Bachs original Twelve Healers and Soul Types