ANTHROPOSOPHIC MEDICINE

History and current distribution

Anthroposophic medicine was founded at the beginning of the 1920s by Ita Wegman MD (1876-1943) and other doctors working in collaboration with Rudolf Steiner Dr. Phil. (1861-1925).

Dr. med. Ita Wegman	Dr. phil. Rudolf Steiner

Extending Practical Medicine. Fundamental Principles based on the Science of the Spirit. Since then research into and the clinical application of anthroposophic medicine both in the field of diagnosis and therapy have steadily developed. Alongside medical practices, anthroposophic medicine is practiced in many clinical facilities. Thus there are clinics, sanatoria and quasi clinical facilities in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Holland, Italy, USA and Brazil. In addition there is the widespread activity of art therapists and therapeutic eurythmists as well as advice on nutrition, biographic crises, learning and developmental difficulties, etc.

Branches and the sale of anthroposophic medicines exist in most European countries as well as in North and South America, Russia, South Africa, Egypt, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.