From The Record Review, a local paper, Sept. 2017. Written by Nancy Dexter. Click to enlarge.
Our History
The Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine (KSG) was established in 1999 by Dr. Mark Banschick, a child/adolescent psychiatrist and Saundra C. Blum, an Ericksonian hypnotherapist and past-life regression specialist. The group has grown over the years and currently has over 1,200 subscribers – and we warmly welcome new guests and presenters.
Our Goal
The aim of the group has been to bring together conventional health professionals and holistic medicine practitioners for the purpose of exploring ways to enhance the wellbeing and health of patients through a combination of conventional and complementary medicine (aka CAM modalities).
How We Work
From The Record Review, a local paper, circa 2006.
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The main activity of the Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine is our monthly meetings where we present lectures by health professionals as well as holistic practitioners. These meetings are often lively, informative and experiential, reflecting our membership’s comfort with mutual sharing and group experience.
In addition, KSG has a relationship with a Vassar College and exposes young people to some of the current issues in medicine through a very successful internship program. It is important to point out that although the main focus of KSG is medical, the underlining tone of the group is spiritual.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy states that true healing needs to take into account not only the physical aspect of the patient but also the emotional, mental and spiritual. We see ourselves as an ongoing resource for local healing professionals and ultimately, a resource of knowledge and information for the Northern Westchester/Fairfield County communities.
About The Founders
Katonah Study was established over 10 years ago by Dr. Mark Banschick, a child/adolescent psychiatrist and Cindy Blum, a master hypnotherapist and past-life regression specialist.
Dr. Mark Banschick is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing in Katonah, NY. He is also an associate professor of Religion and Psychology at Hebrew Union College as well as a lecturer and presenter on religion, spirituality and psychology, on Child and Adolescent psychology and on Internet and Psychology. His articles and book chapters appeared in numerous publications including, The Handbook of The American Child Psychiatry and Deciphering Cyberspace.
Saundra C. Blum, MS, CHT, PLRT (also known as Cindy) is a Certified Eriksonian Hypnotherapist and a Past Life Regression therapist, healer, lecturer, teacher, trainer, workshop leader and author of 2 books on Past Life Regression. She is on the advisory board of Western Connecticut State University, helping to develop their holistic program. She has been written up in many newspapers and magazines and interviewed by Fox 5 National News. She coordinated the N.Y. IARRT Conference and helped coordinate the Starbridge IARRT Conference. Ms Blum has a private practice in Katonah, NY.
Active Volunteers
Penny Cohen, Psychotherapist – Program Planning
Tara Framer, CCH, Homeopath – Website, Social Media, E-Blasts
Amy Kaufman, Meditation teacher & Reiki Master — Marketing
Bonnie Rogers, Herbalist – Membership and Reservations
Rory Pinto – Catering
And a Special Thanks to…
Joel Seligman, President and CEO, Northern Westchester Hospital – as well as his kind assistant, Jeanne – for graciously providing space for us to meet at the hospital.