an Approach to Medicine for Body, Soul and Spirit
A film portrait of anthroposophic medicine
in seven episodes.
Anthroposophic Medicine has successfully integrated conventional and complementary healing methods in research, clinic and practice for 100 years. It is applied in all medical disciplines, practiced worldwide and has been verified by independent studies.
It is a demonstrably effective art of healing, which perceives and treats each person as a unique being of body, soul and spirit. Just as many people basically want medicine to do.
Trailer "The Art of Healing"
"The Art of Healing" shows renowned doctors and therapists practicing their healing art on patients and lets them speak in interviews. Prominent voices from science, culture and politics round off the picture with external perspectives.
The seven episodes show the origins and history of Anthroposophic Medicine, its current application in clinical and outpatient practice, the manufacturing of anthroposophic medicines, an in-depth presentation of mistletoe therapy in oncology, a portrayal of nursing and body therapies, and a segment on training/research. The result is a comprehensive portrait of a modern and sustainable approach to medicine for the 21st century.
“To me, medicine is a science, yet also an art: it is an art of looking at people.”
Natalia Wörner
“I understand medicine basically as relational social practice.”
Prof. Dr. med. Giovanni Maio
“Anthroposophic Medicine is the pioneer of integrative medicine.”
Dr. med. Thomas Breitkreuz
“I find Anthroposophic Medicine so valuable because it regards people as whole beings.”
Secretary of State Bärbl Mielich, MdL
“Health means you individually develop a living balance; the whole person is involved.”
Georg Soldner & Dr. med. Matthias Girke
“High-tech medicine and gentle medicine are not contradictory—they can be combined very well.”
Dr. med. Jan Vagedes
“Medicine is only medicine if it treats the whole person.”
Prof. Dr. med. Giovanni Maio, Medical Ethicist
“We know that relationships are the most important factor in a person’s health.”
Prof. Dr. med. David Martin
“Art therapy is about shaping the future.”
Rita Eckart
“An approach to medicine that follows an ecological, social and spiritual path is for me an approach for the future.”
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Selg
“Cancer fatigue often improves considerably after a short period of time with the help of mistletoe therapy, and patients also brighten mentally.”
Dr. med. Marion Debus