Rudolf Theelen

Rudolf Theelen, born in 1966, is a naturopath and runs a renowned naturopathic school in Munich. He studied philosophy and medical history at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and has published books on various naturopathic topics. Before becoming headmaster, he worked for many years as a naturopath in his own practice and taught medical and naturopathic principles as a lecturer at naturopathic schools. He is committed to integrative medicine as a meaningful combination of conventional medicine, naturopathy, alternative and complementary medicine.

My inspiration: „For me, it's all about the creative potential that every person has within them and the opportunities to develop that potential. I myself have been fortunate enough to be able to express my creative side on several occasions: first as a carpenter, furniture restorer and gilder in a furniture art studio, then as a naturopath in the field of holistic healing, and for many years now as a freelance author. Part of my personal freedom is also being able to pursue my great passion, philosophy. In the 1990s, I was fortunate enough to meet a philosophy professor at LMU Munich who introduced me to the ancient Greek philosophers in a very vivid way and allowed me to participate in the preparations for his lectures as a research assistant. I have also been closely connected to art since my youth. Thanks to my proximity to Joseph Beuys and the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum in Krefeld, I had the unique opportunity to immerse myself in the world of (modern) art, which has accompanied me throughout my life and continues to bring me moments of deep happiness.“