Homeopathy
Higher Diploma (Part 1)
Course Teachers

Misha Norland
The School’s Founder and course leader, Misha Norland was a Fellow and a founding member of The Society of Homeopaths and was the first editor of its journal. A practitioner for over 30 years, he was Head of Homeopathic Research at the first UK homeopathic college. Widely respected for his teaching and practice skills, he provided numerous lectures taught many of the world’s leading homeopaths. He was also an international clinical facilitator, lecturer and author and was well known for his contributions to journals, conferences and new materia medica. In addition to running the School in the UK, he was the principal clinical teacher for the School’s International Study programme. Misha loved to blend old and new ideas and weave information together in a noteworthy and memorable way.

David Mundy, FSHom
Originally an acupuncturist and osteopath, David studied at the College of Homeopathy, London and with many leading homeopaths including Vithoulkas, Jan Scholten and Rajan Sankaran. A practitioner for over 35 years, he teaches at many of the principal homeopathy colleges in the UK as well as overseas, and specialises in post-graduate training. David teaches from the wealth of his clinical experience, memorably filling our minds with homeopathic gems and plenty of jokes along the way.

Janet Snowdon, RSHom
One of our most popular senior lecturers, Janet has been in practice for over 25 years. She has studied with many leading homeopaths including George Vithoulkas, Jayesh Shah and Rajan Sankaran. Sankaran has provided her with an insight into practice which she has made her own and with which she enchants us as she teaches cases. She has a busy practice in Bath, England and has also been involved in proving new remedies. Practical and with a deep appreciation for the mystery of healing, Janet offers many insights into the topics of her teaching and is an inspiration in her readiness to be amazed and delighted.

Jo Daly, CCH
Currently Dean of Education at the School of Homeopathy, New York, Jo began teaching in England in the 80s and then moved to the US where she was a founder of the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy. Jo has been in practice for over 25 years. She has been a popular lecturer in many schools and her life and practice have been immersed in an exploration of the mystery of the human condition from physical to spiritual.

Jeremy Sherr, RSHom, BA
Jeremy began his studies at the College of Homeopathy, London, in 1980 and completed a degree simultaneously in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jeremy rekindled the science and art of provings after a century of near silence. He is a brilliant and creative thinker who is well grounded in the philosophy and writings of Hahnemann. His lectures are an inspiring blend of classical homeopathy and original thought, delivered with vitality and humour. Jeremy was awarded a fellowship from the Society of Homeopaths and a Ph.D. from Medicina Alternativa.

Jenny Grist, DSH, RSHom
Jenny’s interest in homeopathy began in 1987 with much experimentation on her own farm animals and other friends. Jenny studied at The School of Homeopathy, graduating in 2002, and also completed the Dynamis Course of Advanced Homeopathy. She runs a thriving rural practice in the green depths of Mid Devon, but regularly takes herself away to teach Homeopathy at ‘Wellie’ Level. Jenny enjoys the magic of matching spirit to substance.

Rajan Sankaran, MD (Hom)
Dr. Rajan Sankaran is a world famous homeopath. He is renowned for his groundbreaking ideas and for his visionary way of thinking in homeopathy. Whether it is in the domain of philosophy or materia medica his deep insights have profoundly affected the way many homeopaths think and practice today. He is globally renowned as a clear and innovative thinker and is best known for his original and inspired concepts in homoeopathy. His ideas and lucid style make him very popular as a teacher amongst homoeopaths worldwide. His seminars and teaching courses have been widely attended internationally.

Mani Norland, BA (Hons), DSH, RSHom
Mani Norland is Principal at the School of Homeopathy. He is Misha Norland's eldest son and grew up with homeopathy all around him. He trained with the School, and practices from his clinic in Stroud. He develops and manages the School in conjunction with members of the core team. Other responsibilities include interviewing students, the teaching timetable, preparation of teaching materials, hiring teachers and staff, running the School clinic. In addition, he is responsible for the School brand, marketing and promotion. Mani is also the Managing Director of The School of Health, a business that manages home study courses and books.

Mani is a founding member of Homeopathy Course Providers Forum and a founding member of the 4Homeopathy (the pro homeopathy group of 11 organsations in the UK). With this group Mani has been instrumental in the re-branding of homeopathy in the UK with the development of a new logo, celebrity campaigns and media intervention. Mani also teaches students in the 4th year about setting up in practice. In his ‘other life’ Mani worked in London as a brand and business consultant for over 10 years. He advised board level directors on business creation, vision and image. Mani is passionate about the positive promotion of homeopathy to the general public and has written many consumer facing articles on homeopathy and been interviewed on BBC radio several times.

Dr. David Curtin, MB, BS, MFHom, PCH, MCH
Sadly David passed away in 2009. However his teachings live on through his wonderful contribution to our CD lectures on the home study homeopathy course. David studied medicine at Guy’s Hospital, and then homeopathy at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. He taught homeopathy for over 30 years, and studied widely with key influences from Vithoulkas, Sherr and Sankaran. He was a founder member of the Homeopathic Professionals Teaching Group where he was Director of Education. David drew on his extensive experience of homeopathy, with particular emphasis upon its philosophy, the Organon and his knowledge of medicine.

Jon Didymus, PhD, DSH, RSHom
Jon Didymus originally trained as a research scientist, studying the way crystals form in living organisms. Since graduating from the School of Homeopathy in 1999, he has practiced in Bath at a GP surgery and at The Holistic Family Practice with his wife, who is a medical doctor and herbalist. Jon is a keen student of the Sensation Method and fuses his scientific background with interests in meditation, counselling and supervision.

Dr. Dinesh Chauhan, BHMS, Mum.
The School is very lucky to have Dr. Dinesh Chauhan as a guest lecturer from India. Dinesh comes to the School to teach every other year. He is insightful and passionate about Homeopathy, and is one of the influential figures in today’s Homeopathic world. Distinguished as a lecturer by his ability to captivate his listeners’ attention as he masterfully makes homeopathic theory come to life. Dr Chauhan’s biggest asset is his capacity to take participants with him step by step. He worked closely with Dr. Rajan Sankaran on his books ‘An Insight into Plants – Volume I and II’. A popular teacher, he delivers seminars around the world.

Sheila Ryan, DSH, FSHom
Sheila has been in practice since 1987 after graduating from our School. She used to be the Clinical Supervisor at the School before Penny Stirling took over. She is now a Consultant Supervisor for the School and the Society of Homeopaths. Sheila works with the School, putting on advanced level training days for homeopaths and supervisors who want to work with us.