Luminary: Elliott Dacher

Luminary: Elliott Dacher

Elliott S. Dacher is a pioneer in the emerging medicine of the future. His knowledge and practical approaches to the field of health and healing have evolved from his extensive experience as a practicing internist participating in over 50,000 medical visits and his ongoing independent research and study.

Dr. Dacher attended medical school at S.U.N.Y., Buffalo, and completed his post-graduate training at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and on the Harvard Medical Service at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston.

In 1975 Dacher moved to Washington, D.C. He served as a practicing internist, physician/administrator, and director of wellness and health promotion services for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. Seeking to investigate and model an innovative approach to healing, in 1984 Dr. Dacher established a private medical practice in Virginia. He began exploring approaches such as meditation, imagery, yoga, biofeedback, alternative therapies and counseling to assist individuals in expanding consciousness, and developing self-regulation and self-healing capacities.

In 1995 Dr. Dacher left his medical practice to begin an in-depth study of the healing process. This work has taken him to the east where he has studied the theory and practices of Eastern healing. This research has led to his most recent book, Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing published in 2006.

Dr. Dacher is the author of Whole Healing published by Dutton in 1996, and Intentional Healing published by Marlowe in June 1996. He has regularly contributed to books and periodicals, and is a frequent speaker and presenter at conferences and workshops.

Born in New York City in 1944, Dr. Dacher now lives in Massachusetts. He has two daughters age 35 and 30.

Upcoming Programs:

Center for Human Flourishing
invites you to two events with

Elliott S. Dacher, M.D.

The Role of Contemplative Practice in Integral Health

Thursday, January 24th 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Place to be announced

Participants attending this evening presentation will gain an understanding of the evolutionary nature of health and healing and the essential steps in the unfolding of integral health. This is a health that transcends all current approaches and is uniquely characterized by a profound and enduring well-being, happiness, and wholeness freed from the bonds of unnecessary suffering. Through sharing of personal story, the history of healing traditions, current research in healing practice and poetry, Dr. Dacher will lead us to understand how we can access the second great force of healing, the inner force, that can only be activated and mastered through a progressive expansion of consciousness that is manifested through a contemplative practice. Admission $25 Refreshments provided.

and

An Experiential Weekend Retreat

The Practice of Integral Health and Human Flourishing

Friday, January 25th 9 am through Sunday, January 27th 4:00 pm
Avalanche Ranch, 12863 Hwy 133, Carbondale, Colorado

A weekend of teachings, sharing and silence based on the principles of integral health as described by Dr. Dacher in his book, Integral Health: the Path to Human Flourishing. Topics
include:
• Developing a Contemplative practice
• The Preparations: Cultivating and Abandoning
• Identifying and Addressing the 3 Types of Suffering
• Genuine Health, Happiness, and Wholeness
• The Union of Inner Work and Outer Work
• Creating a Personal Integral Health Program for Self and Others

The weekend experience will include lots of Practice, Silence, and time for Personal Renewal.

You can find further information on Dr. Dacher’s work at www.elliottdacher.org.

More information on the content of the weekend will be provided to serious inquirers.
Fee: $385 - includes lodging and meals

For more information and reservations call 963-8979 www.davinikent.org