Anthroposophic Medicine UK upcoming events

English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine 2025 (Friday, July 03, 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

9 one-week modules over three years

Based in the UK, Open to Doctors Worldwide

A part-time post-graduate training for physicians

International Anthroposophic Physician Certification

A new cohort of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine will start in Autumn 2025. The first module is 4 to 12 October 2025.

Please note that the following is content is being updated to reflect the 2025 course and may be subject to change.

Is there a place for the whole person in contemporary Medicine?

Can we move beyond reductionist science to embrace the soul and spirit as well as the physical body?

Many patients as well as physicians are in search of an integrative approach to medicine that embraces the whole person, in their mental and spiritual being as well as in bodily aspects. To this end, anthroposophic medicine was founded in 1920 by Dr. Rudolf Steiner and Dr. med. Ita Wegman.

Today this School of Medicine is alive in practices, therapeutic centres and anthroposophic hospitals throughout the world. It is taught in international training courses and is researched* in university departments with associated professorial chairs.

Module Details & Topics Covered

It explores new ways of understanding a patient’s condition that go beyond current purely physically based medicine, emphasising the patient’s spiritual, psychological and bodily capacities for resilience.

The training offers a deeper understanding of common medical conditions, offering participants experience-based learning processes that lead to an extended understanding of the human being, both in health and illness, and in their relationship to nature.

The treatments introduced include anthroposophic medicines and their pharmaceutical production. The course also provides a foundation for prescribing natural medicines and a range of non-medicinal therapies that have been shown in general practice to radically reduce the prescribing of antibiotics and other groups of conventional medicines, while improving patient satisfaction.

In addition, participants are also introduced to art therapy, eurythmy therapy, body therapies and nursing procedures through direct experience. These non medicial treatments can intensify therapeutic responses to illness. Biographical aspects and insights from psychotherapy and counselling are also considered in developing an understanding of disease processes.

Equally important is the ethical and spiritual development of the physician. Fundamental spiritual exercises and meditative practices that can aid such development, are introduced throughout the training.

Module Details & Topics Covered

Module 1 OCT 4th - 12th 2025 at Emerson College | The Four Elements, Four Kingdoms of Nature, Four Organs, Qualitative Anatomy; Fundamental Aims of Anthroposophic Medicine & Research; Patient History Taking and examination with the aid of the Four Elements; Spiritual Biography & Conditions for Spiritual Development.

Module 2 FEB 7th -14th 2026 at Emerson College | Living Morphology and Projective Geometry; Tria Principia, Phenomenologic Study of Polarity in Human Skeleton; Child Development – Karin Michael and other presenters; Keys to Resilience or Vulnerability; Biographical Studies – Marah Evans; Inner Path Work on the Trials & Six Soul Exercises.

Module 3 MAY 1st - 8th 2026 at Emerson College | 8 Metals Phenomenology (delete Plants); Medical Meditation from “Course to Young Doctors’; Medicinal Plant Study.

Module 4 JUL 3rd - 10th 2026 at Emerson College | Common Psychiatric Conditions Anxiety, Depression OCD Bipolar Schizophrenia; Clay Modelling Therapy, Anthroposophic remedies and their indications; Art Therapy, Eurythmy Therapy, Anthroposophic Text Study; Inner Path Work Subsidiary Exercises & Three Stage Karma Exercise.

Module 5 OCT 2nd - 9th 2026 at Emerson College | Mistletoe Plant Study Fever; Cancer & Viscum treatment; Inner Path Work - Destiny Learning.

Module 6 FEB 5th - 12th 2027 at Emerson College | Plant Study; Anthroposophic Paediatrics -with Dr Karen Michael; Obstetrics and Gynaecology Anthroposophic perspectives; Anthroposophic Nursing; Inner Path Work – Eightfold Path.

Module 7 MAY 8th - 15th 2027 at Havelhöhe Hospital – Berlin | Cardiology: Heart failure, Coronary heart disease, Hypertension, Nephrology, Rheumatology (Dr. Matthias Girke); Respiratory Medicine (Christian Grah); Hepatology & Covid (Harald Mattes); Obstetrics & Midwifery (Angela Maaser & Midwife).

Module 8 JUL 9th - 16th 2027 at Trigonos, Snowdonia UK | Medicinal Plant Study; Endocrinology with Prof David Martin; Celtic Spirituality and Future Spirituality and Medicine; Ita Wegman & Rudolf Steiner in the British Isles; Visit Penmaenmawr Druid Circle; Introduction to Biodynamis Agriculture; Practical Anthroposophic Pharmacy.

Module 9 OCT 1st - 8th 2027 (TBC) at Clinic Arlesheim and Goetheanum Dornach, Switzerland | The School for Spiritual Science and the Medical Section, – Michael and Raphael Schools – Marion Debus & Karin Michael; Visit to the Group Statue, Visit Ita Wegman Institute; Neurology (Freidwart Elsas); Meeting Patients from Arlesheim Clinic with (Philipp Busche).

Apply for the Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund

The fund is open to any doctor from all over the world in financial need who has been offered a place to study in the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College.

The Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund grants one award to the successful applicant towards tuition fees and accommodation (if needed) for the duration of their programme of study.

INFO Contact the Course Leaders TASTER SESSIONS

English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine 2025 (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

9 one-week modules over three years

Based in the UK, Open to Doctors Worldwide

A part-time post-graduate training for physicians

International Anthroposophic Physician Certification

A new cohort of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine will start in Autumn 2025. The first module is 4 to 12 October 2025.

Please note that the following is content is being updated to reflect the 2025 course and may be subject to change.

Is there a place for the whole person in contemporary Medicine?

Can we move beyond reductionist science to embrace the soul and spirit as well as the physical body?

Module Details & Topics Covered

Module 3 MAY 1st - 8th 2026 at Emerson College | 8 Metals Phenomenology (delete Plants); Medical Meditation from “Course to Young Doctors’; Medicinal Plant Study.

Module 5 OCT 2nd - 9th 2026 at Emerson College | Mistletoe Plant Study Fever; Cancer & Viscum treatment; Inner Path Work - Destiny Learning.

Apply for the Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund

The fund is open to any doctor from all over the world in financial need who has been offered a place to study in the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College.

The Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund grants one award to the successful applicant towards tuition fees and accommodation (if needed) for the duration of their programme of study.

INFO Contact the Course Leaders TASTER SESSIONS

Rhythmical Massage Therapy Training (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

TRAINING INFO

Training as a Rhythmical Massage Therapist involves not only mastering the techniques of the massage itself, but also developing an understanding of the human being in health and illness, both from a conventional and anthroposophical perspective. You will learn a subtle rhythmical quality of touch which works with levity rather than gravity to strengthen and enliven the life-supporting processes in the human body.

Teaching and learning take place through a combination of lectures and hands-on practice, mixed artistic media exercises, discussion groups, tutorials, regular between-module medical assignments, year-long independent projects, case studies and special seminars. Through these methods, students can develop a thorough, in-depth, and holistic approach to the theory and practice of Rhythmical Massage Therapy.

The first year’s theme is the healthy human being both from a conventional and an anthroposophical point of view. After that, the focus will be on the dynamics of health and illness in its varying manifestations. During the two years, you will learn the basic forms of Rhythmical Massage Therapy and then deepen these massage movement skills qualitatively by learning how to transform the archetypal forms to suit specific illnesses.

FREE ZOOM TASTER SESSIONS

If you are interested in the Rhythmical Massage Therapy Training UK and would like the opportunity to meet our Course Leaders, find out more about the course, ask questions and meet other potential participants, we will be holding the following FREE ZOOM TASTER sessions:

January 29th Monday at 16.30

February 15th Thursday at 15.00

Please email registrar@emerson.org.uk if you wish to attend one of these sessions.

SUPPORT WITH FUNDING

Bursaries and interest free loans with small monthly repayments are available. For further information, please contact registrar@emerson.org.uk

1st MODULE: APRIL 2024 which will be rerun in 2024 August, see info.

Venue: Emerson College

Please see proposed dated as TBC

INFO

Introduction Workshops from Tara School of Artistic Therapy (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A journey into the mysteries of healing through the arts and human encounter.

This four year modular training will equip students with the imaginative and therapeutic skills needed to accompany individual journeys towards healing.

The approach draws on the wisdom of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science and respects the sovereignty and self-healing capacity of each human being.

Personal development through the artistic process is a core part of the training starting October 2027.

The introductory workshops are:

Fri Eve 30th October -Saturday 31st November all days
Saturday 13th eve - Sunday March 14th all day

Course Directors: Karin Jarman & Nicole Weinberger

FFI & express interest contact:

Taraschoolat@gmail.com (this email address will be active after 15th of June)

Supported by Ruskin Mill Land Trust

Further info, see training page and the flyer.

English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine 2025 (Friday, February 05, 2027)

Fri, 05 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

9 one-week modules over three years

Based in the UK, Open to Doctors Worldwide

A part-time post-graduate training for physicians

International Anthroposophic Physician Certification

A new cohort of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine will start in Autumn 2025. The first module is 4 to 12 October 2025.

Please note that the following is content is being updated to reflect the 2025 course and may be subject to change.

Is there a place for the whole person in contemporary Medicine?

Can we move beyond reductionist science to embrace the soul and spirit as well as the physical body?

Module Details & Topics Covered

Module 3 MAY 1st - 8th 2026 at Emerson College | 8 Metals Phenomenology (delete Plants); Medical Meditation from “Course to Young Doctors’; Medicinal Plant Study.

Module 5 OCT 2nd - 9th 2026 at Emerson College | Mistletoe Plant Study Fever; Cancer & Viscum treatment; Inner Path Work - Destiny Learning.

Apply for the Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund

The fund is open to any doctor from all over the world in financial need who has been offered a place to study in the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College.

The Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund grants one award to the successful applicant towards tuition fees and accommodation (if needed) for the duration of their programme of study.

INFO Contact the Course Leaders TASTER SESSIONS

Introduction Workshops from Tara School of Artistic Therapy (Saturday, March 13, 2027)

Sat, 13 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT

A journey into the mysteries of healing through the arts and human encounter.

This four year modular training will equip students with the imaginative and therapeutic skills needed to accompany individual journeys towards healing.

The approach draws on the wisdom of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science and respects the sovereignty and self-healing capacity of each human being.

Personal development through the artistic process is a core part of the training starting October 2027.

The introductory workshops are:

Fri Eve 30th October -Saturday 31st November all days
Saturday 13th eve - Sunday March 14th all day

Course Directors: Karin Jarman & Nicole Weinberger

FFI & express interest contact:

Taraschoolat@gmail.com (this email address will be active after 15th of June)

Supported by Ruskin Mill Land Trust

Further info, see training page and the flyer.

English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine 2025 (Saturday, May 08, 2027)

Fri, 07 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

9 one-week modules over three years

Based in the UK, Open to Doctors Worldwide

A part-time post-graduate training for physicians

International Anthroposophic Physician Certification

A new cohort of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine will start in Autumn 2025. The first module is 4 to 12 October 2025.

Please note that the following is content is being updated to reflect the 2025 course and may be subject to change.

Is there a place for the whole person in contemporary Medicine?

Can we move beyond reductionist science to embrace the soul and spirit as well as the physical body?

Module Details & Topics Covered

Module 3 MAY 1st - 8th 2026 at Emerson College | 8 Metals Phenomenology (delete Plants); Medical Meditation from “Course to Young Doctors’; Medicinal Plant Study.

Module 5 OCT 2nd - 9th 2026 at Emerson College | Mistletoe Plant Study Fever; Cancer & Viscum treatment; Inner Path Work - Destiny Learning.

Apply for the Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund

The fund is open to any doctor from all over the world in financial need who has been offered a place to study in the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College.

The Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund grants one award to the successful applicant towards tuition fees and accommodation (if needed) for the duration of their programme of study.

INFO Contact the Course Leaders TASTER SESSIONS

English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine 2025 (Friday, July 09, 2027)

Thu, 08 Jul 2027 23:00:00 GMT

9 one-week modules over three years

Based in the UK, Open to Doctors Worldwide

A part-time post-graduate training for physicians

International Anthroposophic Physician Certification

A new cohort of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine will start in Autumn 2025. The first module is 4 to 12 October 2025.

Please note that the following is content is being updated to reflect the 2025 course and may be subject to change.

Is there a place for the whole person in contemporary Medicine?

Can we move beyond reductionist science to embrace the soul and spirit as well as the physical body?

Module Details & Topics Covered

Module 3 MAY 1st - 8th 2026 at Emerson College | 8 Metals Phenomenology (delete Plants); Medical Meditation from “Course to Young Doctors’; Medicinal Plant Study.

Module 5 OCT 2nd - 9th 2026 at Emerson College | Mistletoe Plant Study Fever; Cancer & Viscum treatment; Inner Path Work - Destiny Learning.

Apply for the Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund

The fund is open to any doctor from all over the world in financial need who has been offered a place to study in the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College.

The Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund grants one award to the successful applicant towards tuition fees and accommodation (if needed) for the duration of their programme of study.

INFO Contact the Course Leaders TASTER SESSIONS

English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine 2025 (Friday, October 01, 2027)

Thu, 30 Sep 2027 23:00:00 GMT

9 one-week modules over three years

Based in the UK, Open to Doctors Worldwide

A part-time post-graduate training for physicians

International Anthroposophic Physician Certification

A new cohort of the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine will start in Autumn 2025. The first module is 4 to 12 October 2025.

Please note that the following is content is being updated to reflect the 2025 course and may be subject to change.

Is there a place for the whole person in contemporary Medicine?

Can we move beyond reductionist science to embrace the soul and spirit as well as the physical body?

Module Details & Topics Covered

Module 3 MAY 1st - 8th 2026 at Emerson College | 8 Metals Phenomenology (delete Plants); Medical Meditation from “Course to Young Doctors’; Medicinal Plant Study.

Module 5 OCT 2nd - 9th 2026 at Emerson College | Mistletoe Plant Study Fever; Cancer & Viscum treatment; Inner Path Work - Destiny Learning.

Apply for the Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund

The fund is open to any doctor from all over the world in financial need who has been offered a place to study in the English Training in Anthroposophic Medicine at Emerson College.

The Dr Geoffrey Douch Scholarship Fund grants one award to the successful applicant towards tuition fees and accommodation (if needed) for the duration of their programme of study.

INFO Contact the Course Leaders TASTER SESSIONS

Tara School of Artistic Therapy (Saturday, October 23, 2027)

Fri, 22 Oct 2027 23:00:00 GMT

A journey into the mysteries of healing through the arts and human encounter.

This four year modular training will equip students with the imaginative and therapeutic skills needed to accompany individual journeys towards healing.

The approach draws on the wisdom of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science and respects the sovereignty and self-healing capacity of each human being.

Personal development through the artistic process is a core part of the training.

Starting October 2027

Fri Eve 30th October -Saturday 31st November all days
Saturday 13th eve - Sunday March 14th all day

Course Directors: Karin Jarman & Nicole Weinberger

FFI & express interest contact:

Taraschoolat@gmail.com (this email address will be active after 15th of June)

Supported by Ruskin Mill Land Trust

Further info, see training page and the flyer.