The path to becoming a medical doctor and intuitive healer began in childhood with a debilitating heart condition. My family’s relentless search for a cure led to natural healing methods, sparking a passion for integrative medicine. Growing up in the mountainous northern Philippines among a community with ingrained healing practices further shaped this journey.

This early experience influenced my understanding of health and wellness, guiding me toward a career dedicated to unravelling idiopathic diseases—conditions with unexplained symptoms. If spontaneous illness exists, then spontaneous healing must too. These mysterious illnesses often leave patients in prolonged suffering and frustration, seeking elusive cures.

Experiencing low vitality, joint pains, and difficulty breathing allowed me to understand my patients’ struggles deeply. My body felt trapped, but my mind was free, seeing colours and patterns that distracted me from suffering. Being “locked” in my body heightened my awareness of subtle worlds.

Through personal experiences and guidance from exceptional doctors and intuitive healers, I realised that addressing enigmatic conditions requires openness to spiritual realities, possibility thinking, and a holistic, integrative approach to healing.

The Enigma of Idiopathic Diseases and Mystery Illnesses (or Illness with No Name)

Idiopathic diseases present symptoms without a specific cause, and patients are treated based on these symptoms. For me, patients truly are the best teachers. Their desperate cries for help posed living questions for me. I often think diagnostics might not be sophisticated enough to measure subtle issues. Yet, how can something so subtle impact the body so intensely? This revealed the power of subtlety on many levels.

Patients without diagnoses feel lost in the medical system, their symptoms often dismissed. These urgent cases led me to mentors who accelerated my learning. They provided logical explanations for the subtle world I had perceived since childhood, even in moments of physical weakness.

These mentors encouraged me to develop my innate ability to help patients navigate their inner landscapes. Deeper healing occurs when patients understand the root cause of their disease and are involved in decision-making: whether to release or transform the disease-causing agent once identified.

Working with these cases taught me that true healing requires looking beyond physical symptoms. It involves delving into emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of health with commitment, patience, and the resolve to envision the desired future. This approach forms the cornerstone of my work in transformative healing, a term that patients have used to describe my methods since 2002. Hearing this consistently, The Farm at San Benito adopted it as its tagline: Life-Transformative Healing Holidays.

The Salutogenic Approach

The salutogenic approach, derived from the Latin words “salut” (health) and “genesis” (origin/creation), focuses on fostering health rather than merely treating disease. This emphasizes creating a conducive environment for healing, recognizing that health emerges from the harmony of physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual well-being. My practice incorporates this philosophy, aiming to investigate suppressed emotions and transmuting the root causes of illness.

Psychoemotional Clearing

A significant aspect of this healing technique involves psychoemotional clearing. This process seeks to identify and release emotional blockages that may be contributing to physical ailments. Our emotional state has a profound impact on our hormones and therefore our physical health, often manifesting as unexplained symptoms if suppressed. By addressing these hidden emotional stressors, patients can experience a profound sense of relief and improvement in their overall health.

Anthroposophic Medicine: Integrating Wisdom and Science

Anthroposophic medicine, a holistic approach combining conventional medical practices with complementary therapies, requires licensed doctors to undergo an additional five years of study, plays a crucial role in this healing methodology. The term “anthroposophic” is rooted in the words “anthro,” meaning human, and “sophy,” meaning wisdom. This integrative approach considers the patient as a whole, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health. This practice includes therapies such as art therapy, movement therapy, and nutritional counselling, alongside traditional medical treatments.

Community Wellness: A Collective Effort

Healing extends beyond the individual; it encompasses the community. It’s important to advocate for community wellness, highlighting how collective efforts and support systems can significantly enhance personal well-being. Community wellness programs, including group therapy sessions, communal activities, and educational workshops, empower individuals to take charge of their health and foster a supportive environment for healing.

Practical Tips for Improving Emotional and Physical Health

Here are several practical tips that can be easily incorporated into daily life to improve emotional and physical health:

1. Mindful Breathing: Practicing deep, mindful breathing helps to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It can be done anytime, anywhere, making it a powerful tool for maintaining emotional balance.
2. Nutritional Awareness: Eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods, vegetables, and lean proteins supports overall health. I recommend avoiding processed foods and incorporating organic produce whenever possible.
3. Regular (Rhythmical) Physical Activity: Engaging in regular physical activity, whether through yoga, walking, or any other form of exercise, helps to maintain physical health and boosts mood.
4. Emotional Expression: Finding healthy outlets for emotional expression, such as journaling, art, or talking to a professional or trusted friend, can prevent emotional blockages that may lead to physical symptoms.
5. Community Engagement: Participating in community activities and fostering supportive relationships can enhance a sense of belonging and well-being.

Transformative Healing Journeys

My approach to transformative healing is designed to address the unique needs of each person. This comprehensive methodology combines personalised wellness programs within a sanctuary environment where individuals can rejuvenate and heal. Participants can engage in a variety of holistic treatments, including detox programs, spa therapies, and holistic medical consultations, all aimed at restoring balance and promoting overall well-being. This sanctuary setting provides a peaceful and supportive atmosphere, fostering the healing process and allowing individuals to reconnect with their inner selves.

This sanctuary setting provides a peaceful and supportive atmosphere, fostering the healing process and allowing individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and thereby accessing that “healing from within.”

 Patients’ Transformative Journey

A patient was scheduled for a heart procedure, as her cardiologist believed that her worsening symptoms could lead to a heart attack. Despite her daughter’s skepticism, the patient insisted on consulting a natural medicine doctor while waiting for the clearance from other specialists.

As a junior doctor at the time, I was assigned to keep her company while she waited. We talked by the waterfalls, where she divulged a long-held secret. After this emotional release, she felt a lightness and her chest heaviness disappeared, declaring she was “healed.” Her cardiologist later confirmed no blockage, changing her daughter’s perception of natural medicine to embrace a more holistic approach. Over two decades later, the patient is living a healthy life, and I recently attended her granddaughter’s wedding.

Another case involved a woman whose drug use in her youth caused multiple organ failure. She sought my help after hearing me say, “no such thing as an irreversible condition; it’s about generating enough wellness to overcome the illness.” She was advised against having a baby by four OB-Gynecologists but was determined. Despite her frail appearance, she was diligent in her appointments. Her mother once accused me of giving false hope, but later embraced me at her grandchild’s baptism, where I was the godmother.

Nutritional counselling was vital in her healing, resolving digestive issues and improving energy levels. Jin Shin Jyutsu and meditation/prayer also played crucial roles. She eventually left her corporate job to be a devoted mother and participated in group therapy, which inspired her to enter the healing profession. Her journey shows the transformative power of a holistic approach, where viewing illness as a challenge can lead to lasting health improvements and a better quality of life. Now, she has a robust body, two children, and uses her corporate skills while feeling fulfilled in her new role in society.

Embracing Integrative Medicine for a Healthier Future

The power of integrative medicine and community wellness is undeniable. By addressing the causation of health issues and considering the patient holistically, this approach offers a pathway to transformative healing for people suffering from idiopathic diseases and other baffling chronic conditions. Embracing the principles of salutogenesis while combining state of the art technologies with ancient healing traditions provides a comprehensive framework for achieving and maintaining optimal health.

For those seeking a deeper understanding of their health and a more holistic approach to wellness, my insights and techniques offer valuable guidance. The dedication to uncovering the mysteries of idiopathic diseases and the commitment to community wellness serve as an inspiring model for healthcare practitioners and patients alike.

Understanding idiopathic diseases and unlocking the mysteries of these conditions require a holistic approach that considers the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Through psychoemotional clearing, the salutogenic approach, and anthroposophic medicine, we can access transformative healing and foster community wellness. By embracing these principles, we can create a healthier future for ourselves and our communities.