Professional profile  Clinical philosophy

David Nortman

My interest in alternative medicine began a decade ago during my university studies in chemistry and philosophy at the University of Toronto, when I first experienced a health problem resistant to conventional treatment. In searching for a solution I became interested in classical homeopathy and naturopathic medicine, eventually experiencing their effectiveness first-hand. Shortly afterward I began studying at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, graduating as Naturopathic Doctor (ND).

Upon my recent return to Israel, where was born and grew up until age 13, I launched my clinic in Tel Aviv, and currently treat patients locally as well as continuing long-distance treatment of some of my Canadian patients. In addition I am available for appointments elsewhere in the country (especially Jerusalem) by special arrangement. I am also participating in clinical research into homeopathy at the Shaare Zedek’s Center for Integrated Complementary Medicine, and pursuing part-time graduate studies in philosophy of science at Tel-Aviv University.

Though classical homeopathy is able to address a wide variety of conditions, I specialize in the treatment of psychological and stress-related complaints, chronic pain and injury, and children’s behavioural and developmental problems. I work with my patients in Hebrew, English, Russian, and basic French.

I currently offer a no-obligation, 20-minute complimentary appointment during which you can have your questions answered and find out whether I could be of help in your particular situation.

Specialization

I use primarily classical homeopathy with most of my patients, finding it the most clinically effective approach in the widest range of conditions. The other therapies that I practice similarly take the approach of addressing the underlying imbalance in the organism rather than merely treating symptoms: Emotional Freedom Technique for mental-emotional concerns, and Bowen Technique for physical concerns. When further treatment is required, the suitability of other naturopathic approaches can be examined. Finally, I will promptly inform you whenever your condition cannot be addressed with the above tools or otherwise requires conventional medical attention.

Continuing education

Classical homeopathy is an ever-evolving field that has experienced tremendous theoretical and practical advances over the past decade. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to study with many of the leading figures of this contemporary renaissance, including Rajan Sankaran, Jan Scholten, Jeremy Sherr, Frans Vermeulen, Alize Timmermann, Didier Grandgeorge, Jonathan Shore, Divya Chhabra, Sujit Chatterjee, and Vega Rosenberg. I continue to follow their innovations, which have increased the clinical success of homeopathy and continue to deepen our understanding of what exactly constitutes ill health.

Other interests

For more information on the other fields I am active in, namely philosophy and classical music, you may visit my personal website.