What do you do?	I work with people to find non pharmaceutical solutions to health problems.
What is your background?	I'm a Certified Classical Homeopath and a Doctor of Acupuncture, in private practice in NYC since 1997. I graduated from Yale and the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. I received my homeopathic training from the New York School of Homeopathy (1993-95), the Homeopathic Master Clinician Course (Boston; 1995-97), the Dynamis School of Homeopathy (Toronto; 1997-99), and the New England Homeopathic Academy (Boston; 2007-09). I currently teach homeopathy through private seminars, and I chair the Case Review Committee of the National Council for Homeopathic Certification. I consult with patients from all over North America.
What is homeopathy?	Homeopathy is a type of immunotherapy, a way to stimulate your own self-healing ability. With every breath you take, millions of new cells are created, and millions of old or defective cells are eliminated. When a disease strikes, it's not that you can't heal yourself, it's just a matter of finding the right stimulus. Homeopathic medicines are nontoxic and sold over-the-counter. For more information, see my two articles, "Homeoprophylaxis" and "The Power of Homeopathy" (Papers on Health).
Is homeopathy proven?	In 1991, three professors of medicine from the Netherlands, none of them homeopaths, performed a meta-analysis of 25 years of clinical studies of homeopathic medicines. This meta-analysis, published in the British Medical Journal, covered 107 controlled trials, of which 81 showed that homeopathic medicines were effective, 24 showed they were ineffective, and 2 were inconclusive. [source: Dana Ullman] So research generally supports the claim that homeopathy works.
What types of problems do you treat?	I've helped people overcome a wide variety of complaints, both chronic and acute. I have dealt with conditions for which there is no conventional treatment. For a look at some cases from my practice, click on Case Histories.
Do you treat children?	Children are twenty percent of my practice. They respond extremely well to homeopathy, and they love it too!
How does acupuncture fit into your practice?	Acupuncture is another form of immunotherapy. Acupuncture complements homeopathy in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems and stress related issues.
I am currently on meds. Will homeopathy interfere?	Homeopathic medicines work on a completely different level than drugs. No homeopathic/drug interactions have ever been reported in the medical literature.
Should I get the swine flu shot?	There are two sides to the vaccination issue. My article, "Homeoprophylaxis: Better than Vaccination?", will help you make an informed decision. This article distills fifteen years of research and clinical experience, and it presents many facts that will be unfamiliar to you.
What do patients say about you?	Here are some unsolicited comments I've received... "[...]my gratitude to you for all of the weekend and late night calls. Thank you for your help and keeping us so healthy." SH, Wisconsin. "You've knocked my socks off with this remedy!!" PK, Virginia. "Thank you for making a significant difference in my recovery from back surgery. After six months, because of your help I finally see recovery is in reach." RK, Nashville. "I took the remedy that night that I saw you and had very quick results: the mouth sores I was experiencing were relieved the next day. It's been two months now with no sores since I started." ML, New York. "Health wise my son has done fantastic. No allergies." KM, Virginia. "Besides the medicine's effect on my Baker's cyst, I found my whole sense of peace and well-being was dramatically improved. I found myself far less stressed despite hectic schedules." RW, Virginia. "Everything is going very well, and my eczema really seems to be improving a little bit every day." RD, New York. "I felt much improved within 24 hours and continue to see improvement daily." RQ, New York. "Your article on vaccination is the best I've read. I had no idea there's a safer, more effective alternative." DL, Nebraska.
Do you take insurance?	No, but my fee is quite reasonable.
How can I reach you?	The best way is to send an email to diderikfinne@mindspring.com. For more options click on Contact .