Osteopathy is an approach to medicine that emphasizes an understanding of the body’s self-healing mechanism. To practice osteopathically, a doctor must appreciate that the body is producing symptoms in an attempt to heal, and all interventions must support that process rather than suppress its symptoms. “It is quite consistent with the principles of Chinese Medicine, so it’s a perfect fit for me,” says Dr. Perretz.

One of a small number of doctors to have integrated these philosophies and skills in his approach to medicine, he has built a practice utilizing prolotherapy, neural therapy, manipulation, acupuncture, and trigger point injections, never neglecting emotional and spiritual dimensions of illness. “I have found EFT to be a valuable tool for eliminating emotional barriers to healing,” he says, “and I’ve developed my own approach to EFT using Applied Kinesiology to help identify the key issues.

This is what makes all the difference!”

For the last five years, Dr. Perretz has taught his method to classes through the Graduate Institute, and will introduce these to the KSG March 25th. Attendees should expect to walk away with new insights and skills that will provide immediate benefit.

Dr. Perretz is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, but don’t let that fool you. “I entered medicine from left field, and never made it to the infield,” he often tells patients. He started medical school in 1995, following eight years of practice as an acupuncturist. The patients he saw were the ones who tended to fall through the cracks in the system, and his success with these difficult cases inspired him to continue his studies. After completing osteopathic medical school at the University of New England, and a residency at the University of Chicago, he moved to Connecticut to practice in 2003.