About me

Ute Schmidt:
Born in 1964
Active as an alternative practitioner in uncommitted practice since 1992

Main focus:

• Treatment of backache
• Classic homeopathy
• Physical psychotherapy

Motivation:
My desire to become an alternative practitioner was aroused by personal experiences with alternative medicine.
In my younger days, a deformation of my spine (scoliosis) was diagnosed. I had to quit competitive sports and after several years of unsuccessful therapy, conventional medicine recommended surgery which would result in an irrevocable hardening of the spine.

Fortunately, and acting upon the advice of a physiotherapist, I underwent a convalescent treatment at the Katharina-Schroth hospital which offers a unique therapy for patients with scoliosis. I developed a more positive attitude towards life due to the massages, specific exercises and breath control, but also because of the confrontation with my medical condition. The condition of my spine improved and, for the first time, I became aware of the interconnection of body and mind. Subsequently, I started my training as an alternative practitioner.

Training:

• 1987-1990: Training at the self-governing School for Alternative Practitioners in Berlin. Main focus on biodynamic massage (according to Gerda Boyesen) and classic homeopathy
• 1991-1995: Body-integrative training (KIT, Körper-Integrativ-Training) and training in physical psychotherapy according to Wilhelm Reich at Ströme-Institut with Volker Knapp-Diederichs und Rob Bennett
• 1995-1997: Assistant at KIT (Körper-Integrativ-Training, body-integrative training)
• 1997-1998: Further training in systemic family therapy
• 1998-2002: Participation in family constellations according to Hellinger
• 1992-present: Continuous supervision with Gisela Bast
• 2001: Training in spine therapy according to Dorn and Breus
• 2001-present: Diamond Approach (A.H. Almaas)
• 2009-2010: Training at Crysis Backing for Babys, Kids and Families at Paula Diederichs