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It was on this day during World War 1 that an accident crushed virtually every bone in his body. Wrapped up "like a mummy," the 20â€"year old doctor of psychology was told that at best he had ~two weeks to live. Today Koegler is 83 and actively making plans for the future. Using herbs grown on his three properâ€" ties on the Bruce Peninsula, Koegler, who has also passed examinations qualifying him as a chemist, still churns out his own homeopathic medicines in his home laboâ€" ratory. He said that identifying herbs and the Chinese and Egyptians for centuries. These cultures are well known for their early use of acupuncture and massage. ‘‘We neve‘:' believe in introducing anyâ€" thing into the system unless the body is used to it," he said. ‘"Medicine accumulatâ€" ing in the body can be harmful." Naturopathic physicians use natural medicines void of all chemicals, said Koegier. In 1923 the young doctor came to Waterloo to set up practice in a fourâ€"room house on McDougall Street, then located a half mile outside the city limits. Koegler was quick to point out that naturopathic medicine has been utilized by Koegler was so impressed by his quick recovery that he immediately began to study the art of naturopathic medicine. He studied under Dr. Felke and attended schools in Los Angeles, Tennessee, Philaâ€" delphia and Washington. The naturopathic physician uses those therapeutic substances and techniques which act in harmony with the body‘s selfâ€"healing processes and avoids treatâ€" ments which are designed to counteract or supervene them. Ideally, naturopathic methods are apâ€" plied as a means of assisting and augâ€" menting this "healing power of nature." In a brochure published by the Ontario Naturopathic Association, naturopathic medicine is defined "as a distinct system of healing, a philosophy, science, art and practice which seeks to promote health through education and the rational use of natural agents and processes." The philosophy behind this medicine indicates that the human body possesses enormous power to heal itself "through mechanisms of homeostasis." By Terry James October 5, 1918 is a day Dr. Arno Koegler of Waterloo will never forget. What was this miracle that saved his life? According to Koegler there was no miracle, just the proper treatment at the hands of Dr. Felke, a naturopathic physiâ€" cian im Germany. Using homeopathic medicine, keeping him on a strict schedule that required him to get up at 5 a.m. and retire at 8 p.m. and restricting his diet, Dr. Felke had Koegler back on his feet in four months. Now, 60 years later, Koegler‘s practice is still located on McDougall Street but there have been a number of changes. The office has been moved to a larger house, McDougall Street is now enveloped by a bustling city, and Dr. Koegler retired three years ago. Dr. John Bender has taken over his practice. For many years he was the only naturopathic physician in the country, thus he earned the nickname, "Father of Homeopathy in Canada." "It was quite a battle," said Koegler referring to his early days in the business. "I was a loner and it was not so easy." f3» se "s d ; m â€" â€" â€"Â¥*.FEE FREE R.R.S.P. Known as ‘Father of Homeopathy in Canada‘ _ ‘ FRSP. to our l nueed e t réews. I 14 Stanio PGurner . iemane in Naturopathy: ‘healing power of nature‘ 23.8% He was appointed president of the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine, recently established in Kitchenerâ€"Waterâ€" loo. Future plans include the possibility of teaching at the college and writing a textâ€" Koegler views himself as a fine example of the benefits derived from naturopathic medicine. The spry gentleman is quick to point out that this winter he suffered his first cold in over 60 years. Koegler‘s career has taken him all over the world. He has served as president of the International Association of Naturoâ€" pathic Physicians and the International Council of Homeopathic Physicians, to name a few. Bender said that he too has a healthy case load which leaves him very little time. His patients come from near and far and from al} walks of life. Bender and Koegier say that people are definitely taking advantage of naturopathâ€" ic services. When he opened his practice in 1923, Koegler said he was overâ€"run with clients and within one year he couldn‘t handle all the people. Being the only naturopath in Canada at the time, he said there wasn‘t a province or state where he didn‘t have a patient. Both doctors believe people should have access to alternatives to conventional medicine. They view it as healthy compeâ€" tition but don‘t believe it is possible that medical practitioners in all fields can ever work together harmoniously. With this in mind the young man devoted his studies to naturopathic medicine and received his training at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Oreâ€" gon. Bender said conventional medical pracâ€" tices are good when it comes to acute crisis intervention but he feels naturopathâ€" ic medicine is superior in chronic condiâ€" tions. Not all naturopathic physicians use this diagnostic method. ‘"‘There were a lot of things happening in conventional medicine in the hospitals where 1 felt there had to be a better way of doing it. This is one of the better ways," he said. Both Koegler and Bender use a diagnosâ€" tic method known as iris diagnosis. By looking into a patient‘s eyes they claim they can diagnose his or her ailment. **There is no change in the system that doesn‘t show in the eyes," said Koegler. Bender admits that he was also a skeptic at one point. Realizing that he wanted to enter the medical field, with a view towards ‘"doing his own thing," he decided to observe Koegler‘s practice for a twoâ€" week period. Working as an ambulance attendant while attending university, Bender was also able to observe convenâ€" tional medical practices. Koegler and Bender realize that many people, including the medical profession, are skeptical of their medicinal theories and practices. The younger doctor said he often finds himseif defending his profesâ€" sion. "It gets to the point where 1 don‘t like telling people what I do," he said. their uses was not something he had difficulty mastering. As an elementary school student his teachers took him on numerous treks through fields and forests and at 14 years of age he was quite knowledgeable about herbs and mushâ€" rooms. Patients come from near and far 168 Kzfoil.‘&. Waterloo 579â€"1 ; 334 Weber St. £., Kitchener 'm $1.. Cambridge Another advantage to establishing the college in Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo is its proxâ€" imity to the University of Waterloo (UW). The department of health studies, biomeâ€" dical stream, is the only existing underâ€" ‘‘The original thought was to put it in Toronto," said Foster. "Dr. Smith (Dr. Gordon Smith, college director and dean), and I, for a number of months, sang the praises of Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo." Foster said the Kâ€"W area, with its German and Mennonite background, was more suited to naturopathy. He suggested that a number of Mennonites would remember natural cures and that its origins came from Germany during the last century. Tom Foster, administrator and regisâ€" trar for the college, said the building was purchased approximately one year ago and the facility‘s clinic was opened to the public in August, 1981. Fifty per cent of the necessary renovations have been completâ€" ed, and Foster estimates the college will be fully operational by Jan. 1983. The institution will be equipped to handle three classes of 40 students. Why was Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo chosen as the site for the college? Dr. John Bender (left) and Dr. Arno Koegler display materials used in homeopathic medicine. Dr. Bender took over the 63â€"yearâ€"old practice on McDougall Street when Dr. Koegler retired three years ago. The institution is the first of its kind in Canada. A historical building in Kitchener has recently become an institution of learning for individuals wanting to practice naâ€" turopathic philosophy and healing. _ ~ Formerly the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Art Gallery, the red brick building at 43 Benton Street has recently been purchased and renovated for use as the Ontario Collefie 6f Naturopathic Medicine (OCNM). Local college a first ANEAD OF TIME? Discuss The Advantages With Us SUPERIOR MEMORIALS Kitchener (Beside Westorn Bakeries) 1 7156138 After hours 578â€"7154 Large Indoor Show room« 528 Victoria St. N SHOWLD YOU PURCHASE YOUAR CEMETERY WATERLOO CHRONIJICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1982 â€" PAGE 5 He said the college is the first of its type in the country and as yet it does not have a track record. Foster has witnessed an increase in the number of persons interested in learning the art of naturopathic healing but feels the interest has been somewhat held back in Canada because ‘"up until now there was no school. You had to go to the U.S. to study," he said. Dr. Arno Koegler of Waterloo will act as president of the College, which is funded entirely through donations from members of the profession. In the future Foster said the college will mount a fundâ€"raising campaign and elicit public support. It will be sometime before the institution can expect assistance from the government. Students who complete the preâ€"requisite courses and the threeâ€"year OCNM proâ€" gram graduate with a diploma of Doctor of Naturopathy. They are then eligible to write their licensing examinations. Dr._Stephen McColl, undergraduate ofâ€" ficer, department of health studies, UW, said the health studies program, which prepares students for training in nuâ€" merous health sciences, was established in 1978. He estimated that perhaps 20 out of 160 students cempleting the fourâ€"year program are headed for a career in naâ€" turopathy . Courses at the college are taught by naturopathic practitioners who are memâ€" bers of the Ontario Naturopathic Associaâ€" tion. graduate program recognized by the OCNM as offering the necessary preâ€" requisite courses.