Dr. Robert Kempenich

Abstract

Anthroposophic medicine is an integrative, multi-professional medical system which emerged in Europe in 1920 and is now widespread throughout the world. It is taught in several universities (reference to the "criteria for training in anthroposophic medicine" published by the WHO in 2023), and is practiced in 12 hospitals and private practices. It is based on a specific image of the human being and nature, of disease and therapy, and on solid pre-clinical and clinical research into the quality, safety, efficacy and cost of its treatments (HTA).
In view of the multifaceted and heterogeneous characteristics of anthroposophic medicine, a narrative form has been chosen for the presentation, drawing on the numerous publications, clinical studies and books concerning its methodology and practice.
Anthroposophic medicine proposes a broadening of the art of healing. It expands conventional medicine with a holistic vision of the human being and nature, of illness and treatment, based on scientific investigation of the supra-sensible aspects of the human being and nature. In addition to specific drug therapies, it also offers non-drug treatments (biographical work and psychotherapy, art therapy, eurythmy, etc.) which involve the active participation of the patient.
As a conclusion, anthroposophic medicine, with its integrative approach based on an innovative scientific approach to the human being and nature, offers a multi-modal therapeutic approach which should open up new perspectives for the healthcare system.

Biography

President of AREMA (Association for Research and Teaching in Anthroposophic Medicine).
Member of the Board of Directors of GETCOP (Evaluation Group for Complementary
Therapies and Innovative Practices).
Member of the Board of Directors of the SNMHF (French National Union of Homeopathic
Doctors).
Former member of the Board of Directors of the IVAA (International Federation of
Anthroposophic Medical Associations).
Former member of the advisory board of the European CAMbrella project.
Former President of the ECPM (European Council of Doctors for Plurality in Medicine).