Therapeutic Sessions
Located on the historic West Side of Ann Arbor, Michigan
“Health Care as a step towards true community; community in support of personal health.”
Come to RSHC’s next Therapeutic Session:
July 7-19, 2008
Participants of all ages can experience a healing environment based on the Anthroposophical medical guidelines of Austrian scientist-philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925).
Our two-week intensive therapeutic session is designed for ambulatory individuals with chronic illnesses, or anyone seeking a restorative regimen. Our patients have suffered chronic fatigue, recovery from chemotherapy, arthritis, stroke, MS, digestive problems and many other problems. Many of our patients receive Iscador, an alternative cancer treatment. As a patient, you will receive individual medical care from founding physicians Quentin McMullen, MD and Molly McMullen-Laird, MD. Both physicians were trained in Internal Medicine in the United States and in Anthroposophical Medicine in Europe.
A unique feature of our therapeutic sessions is the availability of anthroposophical therapies: therapeutic eurythmy, speech formation, art therapy, color-light, music, rhythmical massage, therapeutic baths, and nursing therapies. A talented, dedicated team of nurses and therapists, under the medical direction of Drs. Molly and Quentin McMullen, create an unparalleled healing environment.
Nursing Care
Anthroposophical nursing goes beyond traditional nursing by addressing the need of patients to be listened to and cared for in their surroundings. The quality of the air, light, heat, textures of bedclothes, fresh water and flowers, appropriate for the illness of the patient, are attended to. Footbaths, bodywork with oil rubbings, and encouragement in all the rhythms of the day are found in the relationship between nurse and patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Rudolf Steiner Health Center and where is it located?
The Rudolf Steiner Health Center is a center established to provide Anthroposophic Medical care in combination with traditional Western
medicine in one facility, which can house all therapies that Anthroposophic
medicine encompasses. The RSHC is located at the historic
Anna Botsford Bach House at 1422 W. Liberty Ann Arbor, MI. 48103.
2. What is Anthroposophic Medicine?
Anthroposophic Medicine (Anthropos = human being : Sophia = wisdom) is a
form of complementary medicine developed by
Rudolf Steiner that views the entire human being (mind, body, and spirit) and
the human relationship to the universe in treating illness.
It includes the use of European homeopathics and plant medicines, assessment
by specially trained physicians, and numerous
therapies and nursing treatments.
3. What therapies are used?
Speech Formation Therapy- Rhythmical speech exercises to transform the
breath and help one to discover the inner life of speech.
Artistic Therapy- Promotes healing through use of drawing, watercolor painting,and clay modeling.
Therapeutic Eurythmy- A movement therapy used to harmonize and strengthen body and soul.
Color Light Therapy- Strengthens the soul through guided exposure to color and light.
Music Therapy- Harmonizes the activities of inner organs through concentrated listening and playing of instruments.
Rhythmical massage- A specific form of massage, individually prescribed and performed by specially trained massage therapists.
Anthroposophic Nursing Treatments- Include compresses, footbaths, applications of oils, and therapeutic baths.
4. What kind of doctors work at the Center?
The center was established and is run by Drs. Molly and Quentin McMullen. Both physicians are traditionally trained Internal Medicine
physicians with additional training in Anthroposophic Medicine. At times, other Anthroposophic physicians or medical students
come in to work and learn.
5. Do you have to have prior experience or knowledge of Anthroposophy to come to the center?
No! Participants of all ages, interests and backgrounds can attend and experience the healing environment at the center.
The center is designed for ambulatory individuals with chronic illnesses, or anyone seeking a restorative regimen.
Our patients have suffered chronic fatigue, recovery from chemotherapy, arthritis, stroke, MS, digestive problems and many other problems. Some of our patients receive Iscador, an alternative cancer treatment from mistletoe.
6. How is the program run at the center and how does one get involved?
Two or three -week long therapeutic sessions are available.
A participant can call the center to register or may be referred by their physician.
7. I really like my current physician and I take some conventional medicine that I am comfortable with. Do I have to give these up?
No, not at all! Both physicians are very happy to work with the program you are following and are quite willing to communicate with your current physician. Anthroposophy truly complements your current regimen.
8. What is a session like? Do I have to stay at the center?
Participants stay at the center for ease of receiving treatments and for a sense of community. Usually, all participants arrive on the same day and settle into their rooms. The first evening will be an orientation time to get familiar with the center and each other.
Dinner will be served and orientation will follow. All meals are vegetarian, prepared with organically or biodynamically locally grown foods.
The next day participants are gently awakened, greeted by their nurses, given any prescribed medicines and then go to breakfast.
After breakfast, participants join together to sing, after which they return to their room to see a physician, or begin their first therapy of the day. There may be another therapy before lunch.
After lunch and a rest, therapies continue until just before dinner. After dinner, participants are on their own or may choose to attend interesting lectures/discussions with the staff, or a musical or other social event.
9. Will I have the same therapies everyday? Will I be prescribed all of the therapies?
Your plan of care will be individually tailored to your needs. You may have some treatments or therapies daily, or every other day, but you may not need all therapies.
10. When are the next sessions and what are the costs involved? What about insurance coverage?
The next sessions are:
July 7-19 , 2008
September, 2008
November, 2008
The charge for all therapies, nursing, and physician treatments, including medicines:
$4350 for doubles and $4935 for singles [12 days of therapy].
Please check with your own insurance company to see what they will cover.
We will furnish a paid receipt for submission to your carrier..
Some of the treatments and doctor's visits may be covered.
There is some financial assistance available to those in need: please inquire.
Some discounts may apply; please inquire.
Group Activities
Meals
"To experience the Health Center is like stepping into another world of light and caring..."
--B.B., retreat participant in 2002
CSAM was founded in 1997 as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing patient care, education and research in Anthroposophical medicine.
To request information or ask a question,
Please email us at rshc@earthlink.net
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Medicines used are taken from the realms of plants, animals, and minerals.
The Filderklinik in Germany and the Vidar Clinic in Sweden are successful anthroposophical clinics that are being used as models.