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Susan's method of teaching includes the use of her own clinical case studies which serve to illuminate the remedy pictures while reinforcing the homeopathic philosophy. She holds very high standards on homeopathic education, while imparting the information with humor and sensitivity. Susan lives and practices in New York City. Our School Administrator is Mary-Lynn Culbert. Please contact her during business hours at 646-796-3860. FACULTY: ROBERT STEWART, R.S.Hom (NA), C.C.H., has been involved in homeopathy and holistic medicine for almost 30 years. He helped develop the ATLANTIC ACADEMY and then originated the NEW YORK SCHOOL OF HOMEOPATHY in 1990. He is the former President of the New York State Homeopathic Association (NYSHA), former Vice-president of the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) and is presently the Director of Advanced Homeopathic Studies. He has a private practice in Manhattan and Long Island. DR. PARESH VASANI is a member of the Bombay School which is renowned for its path breaking work in homoeopathy. Its members are all internationally recognized teachers known for their dedication and in depth insights into the science, under the leadership of Dr. Rajan Sankaran. Paresh is known as the person instrumental in developing the Vital Quest Software, and he is extremely patient as a physician. His years of practice and simplicity in teaching have earned him the regard of his students in various parts of the world. VICTOR ESENABHALU, PH. D. (Anatomy and Physiology/ Pathology and Disease) has over thirteen years successful of teaching and research experience at the college/university level. Most recently he has been a professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for the City University of New York (CUNY) from 2004-2007, and currently is teaching the same at South College in Minnesota. He travels to New York to teach our class. Occasionally throughout the year the NEW YORK SCHOOL OF HOMEOPATHY invites distinguished homeopaths as guest lecturers; most recently we have had the honor to present a SENSATION SYSTEM SEMINAR with Dr. Rajan Sankaran, founder of the Bombay Group of Homeopaths. We are also pleased to host Dr. Paresh Vasani, a member of the Bombay Group, for an annual clinical workshop to demonstrate the Sensation System.
As a child, I was exposed to Homeopathy and knew it works, but being a fully trained MD and working in a large university hospital, I could not help having some doubts… And so, when I came to the United States for a two-year research fellowship in basic biology, I decided to study it for a while and "see for myself". Not knowing anyone in the field, I searched the net and found the New York School of Homeopathy - a chance, as it seemed to me then, a fate, as I see it now. Even having the best intentions at heart, it is not easy to exchange the "scientific" evidence-based approach of the official medicine for the deeply spiritual, individual-oriented world of classical homeopathy. Frankly, I doubt I would have been able to persist for more than a couple of meetings unless it were Susan who was teaching me - and thanks to her, for the full two years I spent in New York I never missed a class, and came to regard our school weekends as the highlight of my stay. More than that, I was profoundly influenced, even changed, on many different and subtle levels. Two features above all others make Susan Sonz a wonderful teacher - her knowledge of homeopathy and her deep understanding of the human nature. Never dogmatic in presenting ideas, never elusive in dealing with difficult issues, never lacking the knowledge of medical terms and conditions, she was able to infect us all with the joy of homeopathy, to take us deeper and deeper into its world of facts and ideas. And she herself was ever ready to learn and to change, gradually incorporating into her practice and teaching the ideas of Scholten and Sankaran, while maintaining a highly individual and personal approach. Over the two years I was attending the school, we have had the opportunity to deal with a striking variety of issues inherent to homeopathy - from Hahnemann's Organon and Kent's Philosophy of Homeopathy, to Yasgur's dictionary, to the works of modern homeopaths, to the clinical sessions and discussions of the patients seen during class. For me, studying homeopathy with Susan was a wonderful journey - both into homeopathy and into myself, and I hope to continue it one day, hopefully soon. ~Alexander Gural, MD
The knowledge of homeopathy has changed my life profoundly on many levels. Studying at the New York School of Homeopathy has been an incredibly rewarding and life changing experience. Not only has it has been an amazing journey of personal development, but also one of immense learning. Susan Sonz is a very generous and inspiring teacher. She draws her wealth of knowledge from many sources; from her own successful private practice, lectures from other well respected homeopaths, the natural world, and life in general. She makes this knowledge readily available and then encourages her students to think for themselves. All of this is delivered with integrity and a welcome sense of humour, making the classes inspiring, vibrant and full of energy. The content of the course is very thorough and well structured. Year 1 and 2 lay the foundation by means of studying Materia Medica in groupings, Organon study, Philosophy and Natural history. This paves the way for yrs 3 and 4 which have an emphasis on live clinic work. This is an incredible way to learn both the science and art of homeopathy and really brings everything together. There is a lot of self study, which requires both diligence and discipline, but the reward will be the solid foundation needed to become a professional homeopath. This course will not only prepare you for the CCH by means of bi yearly testing, but also enable you to become a professional and confident homeopath. I have also met some wonderful people who I feel will be lifelong friends and colleagues. Overall this has been one of the best things I have ever done and to the NYS of homeopathy I am sincerely grateful. Homeopathy has enriched my life beyond measure. ~ Helen Darroch, 4th year student
Being trained as a medical doctor I was dealing with the symptoms of someone's disease, not with a person as a whole. The results were positive to some extent, but there were a lot of limitations and a huge frustration in cases where, no matter what you did, a patient wouldn't get better. Luckily, life brings us exactly what we are looking for. That is what happened to me when I joined the New York School of Homeopathy. I found myself in completely unknown territory at the beginning, and it took me sometime to get take homeopathic philosophy to heart and start to think differently. It was an eye opener! That wouldn't ever have happened without Susan's strong dedication and gentle support. There are several points that make my study with NYSH really enjoyable: there is a good blend of classical homeopathy and newly developed methods, enabling homeopaths to be comfortable with any case in the future. I greatly enjoy Susan's style of teaching. She doesn't make someone just memorize dry facts from a Materia Medica, but uses her own talents as a story teller to catch one's attention. This helps when it comes to remembering those all important key note symptoms. Also I love the clinic work that starts from the second year of the school. It's the best tool for students to have real, hands-on experience. To build your own confidence, it's really important to observe and take your first few cases in a safe environment under the teacher's friendly supervision. The atmosphere in the school is very supportive and I'm sure the friendships that I've developed here will continue to flourish long after a graduation. I'm totally fascinated with the results of homeopathic treatment that I'm sure I'd never been able to achieve using a traditional medicine. I'm even more fascinated with my own personal transformation. Thank you, NYSH, for helping me to become not just a better specialist but, what is more important, a better human being. ~Yelena Olkhovskaya, 4th year student
I love the program and can honestly say it is my favorite weekend of the month. This program combines the science of homeopathy with the art of taking a patient's case. There is a structured and disciplined study of vast amounts of information. The art of case taking is developed through cultivation of the intutitive process as we learn to listen for each patient's true story. I find that I am being stretched on many levels: academically, compassionately, and in my capacity to perceive objectively. I have been in the natural medicine field for 15 years and had reached a plateau in my learning about medicine. Homeopathy has been a revolution in my view of healing, humanity and our relationship with natural world. Susan Sonz teaches in a brilliantly playful way that brings homeopathy to life. I am fascinated and encourage you to join the program. I am sure you will love it. ~Maya Lomask, 2nd year student
Dear Susan, This has really been a life-changing experience. And a good one! As you know I was familiar with Homeopathy, having used it as a teenager in London and having seen my wife Catherine learning about it too. The whole system, with its philosophy and holistic approach, however, proved much broader and more far-reaching than I had expected. I want to make it clear that I believe your teaching was wonderfully effective in introducing me to these things. I well recall how in the First Year class, there were so many different personalities from so many different walks of life, different countries and cultures. You treated us all with understanding and shared your love of the subject in so many ways. I enjoyed your examples from "real life" - your patients, or your own family. These really helped to hammer in the idea that there is a remedy for each person and that we need to look with our eyes open and our brains in gear if we are to help. There was an intimacy about the school setting that felt very safe and comfortable for learning. It really has been good to see the school grow year by year. You deserve the success that your teaching is bringing. I really appreciate your openness as a teacher. You have always kept the focus on healing. Everything else, philosophy, materia medica, system, is just a way to get there. You have been true to Hahnemann's ideals and principles, but open to new ways of realizing those ideals. It has been interesting to watch and participate in your embrace of Rajan's insights and "system". Part of the strength of the school has been the wide range of styles of homeopathy you made us aware of. It felt like you always used good common sense as an essential ingredient in teaching and practice. You see a good deal of the wide diversity of human nature (at least the NYC varieties) from your consulting room and it has been really instructive to me as well as eye-opening to glimpse into lives so different from my own. Though humor was often an ingredient of your teaching I always felt at the same time that you impressed on us a strong sense of responsibility and a respect for the awesome power of the tiny well-chosen dose. As I practice, and I will practice, I shall think often of "my teacher" and treasure your wisdom and encouragement. So, dear teacher, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. ~Hans Knutzen, Graduate, June 2008
"So, one may have all the knowledge of homeopathy that it is possible for a human being to have, and yet telephone: (New York City) 212-925-4623 |
SUSAN SONZ, C.C.H., is the Director of the NEW YORK SCHOOL OF HOMEOPATHY and principal
instructor.
She studied with many of the acknowledged masters in the field; she was awarded an H.M.C. (Homeopathic Master Clinician) diploma and is nationally certified (C.C.H.) by the Council on Homeopathic Certification. Susan publishes articles regularly for national journals, serves on the national board of the Council for Homeopathic Education (C.H.E.) and is the President of the New
York State Homeopathic Association (NYSHA).
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