Dr. John R. Christopher

Founder

In his youth, Dr. Christopher began his own study on natural healing when he saw its positive results in healing his mother of dropsy. His enthusiasm increased when he cured himself of cancer using natural methods. Dr. Christopher, after his experience as a supervisor of a medical dispensary during World War II, decided to become an herbal practitioner. In 1946, he graduated with a Master of Herbology under Dr. H. Knowles at the Dominion Herbal College in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Two years later he received his Naturopathic Doctor degree from the Institute of Drugless Therapy in Tama, Iowa. He received an Herbal Pharmacist degree under the renowned Dr. Edward Shook.

Hailed as America’s foremost herbalist, Dr. Christopher developed a program to pass on his methodology and founded the School of Natural Healing in 1953. His published works include Herbal Home Health Care, Every Woman’s Herbal, and his most renowned work, School of Natural Healing.

Prior to his death in 1983, Dr. Christopher received the Agnes Arber Distinguished Service Award for his long-suffering devotion to the cause of herbal practice and his contribution to public health.

David W. Christopher, M.H.

Director

Having been raised in the simple ways of natural health, David’s interests grew beyond his university study and in 1974 he focused on the discipline of Herbology. In 1979 he became a Master Herbalist and the director of The School of Natural Healing.

Today, thousands safely apply the Christopher methodology thanks to his directorship.David is an international lecturer and was instrumental in establishing England’s College of Herbs and Natural Healing. He is the author of An Herbal Legacy of Courage and various articles on herbs and nutrition have been published in many magazines. David and his wife Fawn host a weekly radio program, “A Healthier You.”

If you are interested in having David speak to your group please contact the School of Natural Healing offices.

Christopher Hobbs, O.M.D.

Professor

Christopher is a fourth generation herbalist and botanist with over 22 years experience and is an expert in herbal pharmacology. Christopher has written extensively on the medicinal as well as the edible use of plants. His titles include Foundations of Health and a number of single herb publications. He teaches internationally on herbal medicine and has taught at the School of Natural Healing since 1984.

Dianne Bjarnson, C.M., C.P.M., Q.E.

Professor

For over 12 years, Dianne has been an instructor for The School of Natural Healing. As a NARM certified midwife, Dianne counsels women in the use of nutrition, herbs, and natural procedures for healthy pregnancies and safe childbirth. Dianne is founder and director of the Utah School of Midwifery.

Dr. Earendil M. Spindelilus, D.N.M, M.H, C.R., Psc.D.

Professor

A member of the American Council of Holistic Medicine and American Botanical Council, Earendil has always had a deep and abiding interest in the Plant Kingdom. After traveling around the world and learning from different cultures about their own unique floras, he decided to further his education with a Masters degree from the School of Natural Healing and a Doctorate of Natural Medicine from New Eden School of Natural Medicine. Now with over 20 years of clinical practice Earendil lectures and writes books and articles about holistic medicine following the guidelines of Dr. John Christopher

James Duke, Ph. D - Economic Botanist

Professor

With over 32 years experience in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Dr. Duke became the leading medicinal plant specialist in the federal government and is an expert in ethnobotany. He is the author of over 300 educational and scientific articles and 15 books. As an active member in the American Herb Association, Dr. Duke devotes his time to reestablishing respect for herbal alternatives in modern medicine.

Richard Schulze, M.H.

Professor

Richard has taught at the School of Natural Healing for more than 17 years. As an experienced herbal practitioner, Richard emphasizes the simple and effective art of herbal cleansing. His instruction reflects nature’s success when dealing with “incurable” diseases. He stimulates students through creative teaching and hands-on demonstrations.