Sonam Kushner is certified in classical homeopathy by the Council for Homeopathic Certification, and holds a Diploma from the North American Homeopathic Master Clinician Course. Her interest in natural health care began in the 1980’s, studying macrobiotic philosophy, nutrition and shiatsu at the Kushi Institute in Antwerp, Belgium and in Lenk, Switzerland. From the first moment she began to study homeopathy she knew that this was to be her passion and her life’s work. This epiphany was triggered by a personal experience. Her then three-year-old daughter had acquired a skin infection from a public swimming pool, resulting in the whole of her little body being covered with tiny warts. This uncomfortable and distressing situation was resolved effectively, painlessly, and quickly under homeopathic care. Her reason for becoming a homeopath is now a healthy and vibrant 15 year old, who has never had an antibiotic in her life!
Sonam initiated her studies at the Atlantic Academy of Classical Homeopathy in New York, completing their five hundred hour program in 1995. Other schools include the New England School of Homeopathy, Level 2, with Paul Herscu N.D., Anatomy and Physiology at Marymount College in Manhattan, and completion of the two year North American Master Clinician Course with Louis Klein R.S.Hom., in 1999. In 2002, Sonam conceived of the idea of making a remedy from Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), and was part of a team who conducted a proving of this remedy. This proving was published in the 2003 edition of the American Homeopath, the journal of the North American Society of Homeopaths.
Having been lucky enough to study with many esteemed teachers over the years, among those who have most greatly influenced and inspired Sonam, are first and foremost Louis Klein R.S.Hom, of Canada. His pioneering vision, brilliant mind, and unique insight into remedies has brought Sonam to a new level of understanding and perception. Jeremy Sherr R.S.Hom, from England, whom she first heard lecture early in her homeopathic training, illuminating for her the power and scope of homeopathy. She has learnt much from the innovative teachings of the Dutch homeopath Jan Scholten M.D., and the Bombay homeopaths — Dr Jayesh Shah, Dr Rajan Sankaran and the dynamic Dr Divya Chhabra. Sonam does not adhere strictly to any particular doctrine or method, with the observation that many paths can lead to understanding.
Yoga and meditation form an integral part of Sonam’s life. She uses these resources of awareness and equanimity as tools to enhance her ability to help others, and in the knowledge that continuous practice brings about transformation and strength of the mind, leading to a better quality of service to others. Her background in the complimentary modalities of bodywork and nutrition, give her added insight into how to support homeopathic treatment by the use of related activities to enhance a better state of health.
Sonam has maintained a private family practice in Manhattan, N.Y. since 1997. In recent years she has been the recipient of the unexpected gift of supervisor training under the auspices of The School of Homeopathy New York. Acting as supervisor to students as they enter into independent clinical practice has added another dimension to her homeopathic psyche.