“Turn! Turn! Turn!*” A Time of Consideration A4M Anti-Aging or Complementary & Energy Medicine Medical vs Wellness or Physical/Chemical vs Energy Can We Use Energetic Assessments to Guide Therapy and Move Toward “Wellness”? I have taken some time after returning from the A4M Conference in Las Vegas, NV during December 2019 and over the recent holiday period for a great deal of personal introspection. My mind has been spinning with the input of exceptional information and the considerations of the consequences of the ever-encroaching regulative restrictions. Like the contradictions [...]

Med-Week 2018 Observations, Part 2 Simon Yu, MD spoke during the Cancer Congress at Med-Week during the ½ day English sessions. His new presentation was excellent and was – as far as I could see – very well received. Leigh Erin Conneally, MD also spoke during that conference. She is such a dynamic and passionate speaker that she too was well received. A strong representation from USA/Canada that showcased how advanced and involved with this field we truly are. Again, this year there were a some English lectures available. [...]

14 August 2018 Dear Colleagues, Friends and Supporters of the former Occidental Institute, It has now been several weeks since the doors of Occidental Institute Research Foundation made that final closing “kathunk” and freed me from all its business and corporate obligations and responsibilities. Although they tell me I’m supposed to be “retired” I haven’t been idle. It does however take time and some thoughtful introspection to look at the future possibilities and consider how I will go forward into this next chapter of my life. During these weeks [...]

A Chronological History of the Occidental Institute Research Foundation 1972 Doors open in Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada Traditional Acupuncture School Publication of Extension Training Program 1975 Move to Montreal, P. Québec, Canada Traditional Acupuncture School Publication of Master of Acupuncture Program 1978 Move to Miami, Florida Start of traditional acupuncture resident training programs Introduction of MORA Therapy to North America Sponsor first Clinic and Lecture Tour to Germany Sponsored first North American seminars for: Dr. Hartwig Schuldt (EAV) Dr. Franz Morell (MORA/BEV) Mr. Erich Rasche (Med-Tronik) Mr. Hans Brügemann [...]

 A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES FROM THE 44 TOUR PROGRAMS Sponsored by: Occidental Institute Research Foundation Germany Tour # 1 - October 25th – October 31st, 1981 Staff: 4 Participants: 8 Speakers: Dr. Hartwig Schuldt (host and translator), Dr. Fritz Kramer, Dr. Franz Morell, Mr. Werner Eidam, Mr. Hans Brügemann Presentations: Med-Tronik, FfB Geräte, Reckeweg, Schwabe Toured: Staufen Pharma, Wala Heilmittel, Pascoe Heilmittel Germany Tour # 2 - March 22nd – March 28th, 1982 Staff: 3 Participants: 10 Speakers: Dr. Wolfgang Ludwig, Dr. Franz Morell, Dr. K.R. Pauly, Dr. [...]

Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg Germany Report on the 43rd Biological Medicine Tour to Germany Sponsored by: Occidental Institute Research Foundation Penticton, BC Canada 15 November 2017 For those of you who were unable to attend the Institute’s 43rd Biological Medicine Tour to Germany, here are some of the highlights of this exceptional program. In light of the lower number but highest caliber of elite practitioner participants, there are numerous changes in format, presentation, accommodation and program planned for future tour programs. Planning [...]

News and Updates after Germany Tour #42, 2015 As always during these Germany Tour programs, I have my own personal research and interests to pursue. Once my participants (especially the “first-timers) have graduated beyond “duckling” stage and the introductory days of the tour and have scattered among the exhibits in the Congress House, I have the opportunity to visit with longtime colleagues, former speakers, the book store(!) and of course my own journey through the exhibit stands. Although much always remains the same (like Dieter Jossner from Medical Electronics [...]

Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany We didn't get to see it this time, but we did travel through the Swiss Alps and several other scenic areas of Germany! Occidental Institute Research Foundation 40th Anniversary Biological Medicine Tour to Germany Oct. 25 to Nov. 7, 2013 A Personal Diary of our Exclusive Program for 2013 Wednesday, 05 December 2013 Attn:  Everyone who missed joining us in Frankfurt for our Germany Tour #40 A big hello to our OIRF members, colleagues and friends . . . Those [...]

Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany Occidental Institute Research Foundation 39th Biological Medicine Tour to Germany Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2012 A Personal Diary of our Exclusive Program for 2012 Research Associates Wednesday, 05 December 2012 Attn:  Everyone who missed joining us in Frankfurt for our Germany Tour #39 A big hello to our OIRF members, colleagues and friends . . . Those of you who were unable to join us for this most recent tour program, really missed a good one! The size of [...]

The Crisis in Biological Medicine in North America Over the past few years we have witnessed the continuing losses of the men and women who pioneered this field of Biological Medicine, and who have struggled so hard to find, research and apply those methods which are most effective. However even in light of these losses, I cannot yet see where the “next generation” – the “younger” practitioners – are stepping forward to take on the research work necessary to support the continuation of these methods into the future. Think [...]