Rodger Douglas
Doctor of Medical Heilkunst
Homeopathy
In my practice, I use homeopathic remedies. However, there are many different forms of homeopathy, each with its own purpose.
Think of sport. There are many different types. Heavyweight boxing suits strong, tough people, marathon running suits those with stamina and endurance, gymnastics suits agile and flexible people, while bowling appeals to those who prefer something a little calmer.
The same goes for homeopathy and related remedies. There are many forms and variations, each addressing different needs. Here are the remedies I use.
acute prescribing
Miasms
constitutional remedies
Flower Remedies
sequential therapy
Cell Salts
Acute Prescribing
Most homeopathic treatment begins by matching a remedy to your current symptoms. This is often called an “acute” or “first-aid” prescription, but it’s also how we begin with chronic conditions.
The remedy is chosen based on your particular pattern - what makes the pain better or worse, what kind of pain it is, what other symptoms are showing up, and even how you’re feeling emotionally. It’s a practical way to start, especially when symptoms are strong or changing. Over time, this may lead into deeper work, but the first step is simply to find the remedy that matches where you are now.
Constitutional Remedies
A constitutional remedy is chosen to match the constitution or personality of a person. I look at your physical characteristics, emotions, sleep patterns, food preferences, and general personality traits. The remedy that matches this pattern best is used to support your body’s ability to rebalance over time.
Sequential Therapy
In Sequential Therapy, I go through your medical and life history in order, starting from the most recent events and working backward. Each major event (like surgeries, accidents, emotional shocks, or vaccine) is treated with a specific set of remedies. The idea is that each layer can leave behind a kind of energetic imprint. By addressing these in order, the body can gradually let go of those effects one at a time.
Miasms
The Hidden Roots of Chronic Illness
The idea of miasms began with Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. He noticed that in many chronic illnesses, remedies would help for a time - but the same patterns would return. It was as if the symptoms were just branches, while the real issue lay underground. To explain this, he proposed that behind most chronic disease was a deeper, inherited imbalance - what he called a miasm.
Flower Essences
Flower essences are liquid extracts made from fresh flowers. They are used specifically to treat mental and emotional issues. When a flower is infused in water its unique energy signature is imprinted into the water, and since every flower has its own specific healing quality, this infused water can be used to treat a particular emotional issue.
Schuessler Cell Salts
At the time Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler obtained his degree in medicine Professor Dr. Rudolf Virchow was investigating the inner workings of the cell and Jacob Moleschott was researching the importance of mineral salts in the functioning of the human body.
Strongly influenced by these two scientists Schuessler started his own investigations on cells and minerals. He analyzed the mineral content in the ashes of dead bodies and found that certain mineral salts predominated in certain tissues and organs. The muscles, for example, contain high levels of potassium phosphate, while the bones contain high levels of calcium phosphate.
Schuessler found 12 mineral salts and theorized that they were vital for the normal functioning of body tissues, and that a deficiency in any of them would lead to dysfunction and illness. Schuessler clinically tested his theories on his own patients with excellent results. One of his first attempts was the use of magnesium phosphate in a patient suffering from muscle cramps; they subsided within a few minutes.
Schuessler understood that the salts had to reach the cells directly, and for that reason chose to have his remedies produced in the same way as homeopathic remedies, where repeated dilution distributes the particles of the respective substance to such an extent that they are able to penetrate each individual cell.
In 1874 he published his work “An Abbreviated Therapy”, presenting his concise healing system called “biochemic” or “Biochemistry.” One chapter of this book is devoted to facial diagnostics. Schuessler understood that mineral deficiencies show up in the face and could thus be determined by facial analysis.
Facial Analysis
Kurt Hickethier became fascinated by Schuessler’s cell salts at a young age and began researching facial analysis with untiring enthusiasm. During WW1 he fell sick with malaria and the untreatable ankylosing spondylitis. This enabled him to test the efficacy of the salts on himself. The disease went into remission and he lived symptom-free for another 40 years.
In 1926 Hickethier left his job in the police force and opened biochemical clinic. This allowed him to do detailed research on the accuracy of facial analysis. If you understand German, you can read about his insights in one of his many books, which have been republished several times and are still available today.
Energetic Medicine
I live in Japan but since homeopathy is relatively unknown here I treat people from around the world. Since homeopathic remedies are hard to come by in many places I mail them to my patients as part of the package.
I love homeopathy but I had so many problems with the postal system. They get lost in the mail, confiscated by customs, or have expensive taxes or tarrifs slapped on them. If I didn't use express mail packages would take forever.
So, I looked around
Energetic medicine is a form of healing that works through subtle vibrations and informational fields rather than physical substances. Rooted in both ancient traditions and modern discoveries, it recognizes that the body responds not only to chemistry, but also to frequency and intention. From homeopathic remedies diluted beyond the molecular level to healing prayers and paper remedies, energetic medicine offers a powerful, non-invasive approach to restoring balance—often across distance and without material contact.
I’m Dr. Rodger Douglas, DMH, a South African-born homeopath now based in Osaka, Japan. With a psychology degree from Nelson Mandela University and a diploma from the Hahnemann College of Heilkunst, I specialize in holistic care for skin diseases. I serve clients by phone or video across the US, Canada, the UK, and beyond.