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Sept. 2009. Why Don't Materialists Like Us? The Political & Philosophical Identity of Homeopathy (Vol. 13, #1)
Homeopathy in Australia: An Opinion
Another opinion of the current state of homeopathy in Australia
STILL IN THE DARK?
Homeopathy is alive and well in Australia, at least from my perspective. I am an Australian-trained homeopath, in practice more than 20 years. Yet I have colleagues who struggle to develop and sustain their practices. This is a source of deep concern for all and a problem that is echoed in other countries.
Questions remain in the public domain: 'what is homeopathy?' and 'what do homeopaths do that distinguishes them from all other methods of health care?' The public perception of homeopathy in Australia is still vague, uncertain, lacking clarity. Homeopaths are frequently subsumed under the 'naturopath' or 'natural therapist' mantle, except amongst a minority of educated middle class users. Consequently, this translates into a profession which caters largely for this same demographic, many of whom choose homeopathy as a means of pri mary health care. However, the same cohort of well educated, middle class users of homeopathy is generally healthier and less likely to need homeopathy for major, more serious health problems. Consequently, homeopathy (like other modalities) is criticised as being a therapy for the 'worried well' rather than a means of treating genuinely diseased people.
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David Levy, MHSc (Ed), D. Hom, N.D.
David has been in professional practice since 1986. He is both lecturer and clinical educator at two Sydney homeopathic colleges. In 2001 he completed a Masters Degree in Health Science Education. He is currently undertaking PhD research, investigating the nature of clinical thinking and reasoning in homeopathic practice.
David has been involved in homeopathic training for over ten years. He practices in Five Dock and has a Masters Degree in Education. David has been educational advisor to the College for many years. He lectures in homeopathy at the college and is the Australian Distributor for Miccant UK, makers of Cara and ISIS, homeopathic software programs for professional and home use.