Some may wonder why homeopaths are so enthusiastic about using these methods in their practices. Here are some responses that homeopaths gave us to this question.
Richard Plant, DC, CCH - California
It has been over the last two years that I have studied and began to utilize Dr. Sankaran's Vital Sensation methods in my practice. Although his ideas are relatively new, and my own experience limited, I have already witnessed in my cases perceptions and results with this method that would not be understood with repertory or materia medica analysis. All homeopathic practitioners, I would like to think, are seeking consistant and duplicatable results. My instincts tell me that Dr. Sankaran again is helping lead a qualitative shift in case taking and case analysis methodology, that, given time and continued development, may help us attain the goal of better practiced successes. I would encourage any serious practitoner and student of homeopathy to take any opportunity to learn and gain proficiency in this method in order to gain consistnat clinical results.
Spero Latchis - Vermont
Throughout history man has always devised new and more efficient tools. Hammers replaced stones and wheels replaced dragging with ropes.
The "new" methods of The Bombay School are quite simply a fantastic new set of tools we have to understand and cure our patients.
But what exactly are these new tools? Quite simply it is a matter of clearly perceiving the vital force as it expresses itself through the patient's physical symptoms, emotions, delusions, and gestures. This is very simple and fundamental homeopathy.
If you let go of your preconceptions and honestly observe this method you may be shocked, and perhaps astounded. I was. But, when learned and practiced properly, the results will fulfill your heart's desire of being able to actually cure many, many suffering people; more than you ever thought possible.
---In my world, this is all that matters.
Josee Bourbeau MD, CCMF, CCH - Vermont
I finally found a method of perceiving my patients in a much deeper way, going from the facts of their symptoms, to the delusion, to the sensation which leads to the kingdom, the source and ultimately the pure energy form of the source.
This new case taking approach in itself is a profound experience for our patients as well as myself. In many instances, the patient will lead you to the source, the similimum of their inner disturbance.
This approach has allowed us to tap in the richness of the whole universe surrounding us, so we are not limited to the to few medicines of our repertories. The whole “ totality of symptoms” approach was/is more superficial, and gives erratic successes in my now years of experience.
I now feel confident that we are finally reaching the “ like cures like” in the core of our patients’ disharmony. Hahnemann would be proud and in his fiery temperament, probably disappointed that it took us so long to reach this understanding.
This is a new language for me, but one that everyone can learn, step by step and methodically. I encourage everyone to experience “ homeopathy” in its purest form!!
Catherine Sharfstein - New Jersey
I have started to practice the new method after Esalen, 2001. It was logical to me. My previous prescribing was not producing consistent results. As I did the transition, I realized, that the new method gave a deeper understanding of cases. The cures are becoming more consistent. This method is the most reliable tool so far in practicing Homeopathy.
"The New Method" keeps me in practice. It solidified my confidence in practicing Homeopathy. The method is a system, which requires discipline, patience and practice, and it produces miraculous results.
Using the method is like solving a mathemathic problem with many variables: you know what is given, and you follow the process to identify the unknown. It works.
Michalene Seiler - Venice, California
What a great gift to have a systematic map for case-taking that can clear a path to the vital disturbance. This method simplifies our access to the energy patterns that reflect illness. It illuminates those intricate complexities that connect our being to a remedy source, inspiring the deepest awe. I am so very grateful to have been exposed to this method so early on in my homeopathic career.
