Seven Constitutional Gestures in Diagnosis and Treatment
Hosted by the Physicians' Association for Anthroposophic Medicine (PAAM),
presented by The Medical Section at the Goetheanum, Switzerland
Spring 2024 offers a special AnthroMedicine Conference and Training Week as we welcome both new learners and experienced practitioners to study seven healing gestures. The number seven has long been recognized as an important lens for a whole spectrum of activity. We routinely work within a rhythm of seven days, recognize seven colors in a rainbow, and even seven notes in a musical scale.
How do these relate to processes of illness and health?
How do they help us see process and progress?
How do they provide an essential therapeutic lens for acute and chronic conditions?
Guest faculty, Dr. Martin-Guenther Sterner (specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Germany), Albert Schmidli (Anthroposphic Pharmacist, Thailand), and Ken Smith (visual artist and sculptor, San Francisco) will guide us through experiences of:
- The seven life processes as archetypes for change and transformation
- The therapeutic use of seven special metal preparations as core healing substances of Anthroposophic medicine
- Processes of dynamic change as experienced through drawing and sculpture (based on the columns of the first Goetheanum)
This will be accompanied by small group study and conversation, plant observation, eurythmy (group movement), delicious food and warm community.
Click here to see the current schedule.
Anthroposophic Pharmacy Course: 2024 will mark year three of the Anthroposophic Pharmacy Course. The Pharmacy Course is a separate, but parallel track within the AnthroMedicine Conference, open to Pharmacists, Pharmacy students, and to doctors who have already completed the four-year training series and are looking to penetrate further into the healing mysteries of medicinal substances and Anthroposophic Pharmacy.
Lodging and Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation. Housing options onsite at Sunrise Ranch include single, double, triple, dorm, commuter and camping. Reservations must be made separately; a link to the Sunrise Ranch reservation page is provided in the Housing section of this online registration form. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve early.
If you prefer more private, contemporary accommodations, the La Quinta Inn & Suites at 1450 Cascade Avenue in Loveland is the nearest hotel, about a 15-minute drive from Sunrise Ranch. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Sunrise Ranch.
Travel to and from Sunrise Ranch: The Sunrise Ranch property is located in Loveland, Colorado, about and an hour and twenty minutes from Denver International Airport. There were recent updates to shuttle and transportation services that may not be reflected on their website yet. Click here to access the most recent information.
Meals are included in the reservation you make through Sunrise Ranch. Meals are delicious, healthy, and well-prepared by Sunrise Ranch. They include organic and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. Click here to read more about the food and kitchen at Sunrise Ranch.
Scholarships and Work Study: Full and partial scholarships and work-study discounts are available! These are prioritized for currently enrolled students and residents of MD, DO, NP, PA, ND and Pharmacy programs. An application letter is required. Please apply early by writing to anthromedicinetraining@anthroposophicmedicine.org and telling us about your current training status and interest in Anthroposophic Medicine.
Cancellation Policy: Participants' cancellation requests must be received in writing (emailed and received, or postmarked) before March 23, 2022 for a full refund, less a $100.00 administrative fee. Cancellation requests received in writing before April 13th will receive a 50% refund, less a $100 administrative fee, or a one-time credit toward the following year's Training Week, set to expire after one year. Cancellation requests after April 13th will not be eligible for a refund, but another person may be substituted for an additional $100.00 administrative fee. Telephone cancellations cannot be honored. Email cancellations will be promptly acknowledged by return email; until then, you cannot assume they have been received.