Noga Weiner

It is when we allow ourselves to wander off beaten paths that we come across true gems. Such was my experience upon crossing paths with Drs. Joshis' work about seven years ago. My attraction was not limited only to the scope and the uniqueness of their MAP system. The generous, enthusiastic, empowering way of teaching and sharing their knowledge with others, creating friendships and global professional community in the process, has been a great inspiration. I am ever thankful for the opportunity of becoming their student.

The blessings of implementing the MAP system in my clinic are evident daily. And I share them here with the hope that other homeopaths, novice or veteran, will be motivated to take this rewarding journey of studying the MAP. Practically speaking, using the MAP my case taking has become more focused and my prescribing more accurate. I am more confident in prescribing less familiar remedies or finding suitable replacements to non-available ones. Patients experience more substantial improvement over shorter periods. The clinic has become far busier.

I must add, though, that my regard for the MAP system exceeds practical measures. Drs. Joshis' MAP system brings forths a multi-layered or multi-dimensional understanding of the remedies. In other words, what is that we seek to heal. For me, it manifests the true holistic essence of homeopathy. MAP-based prescribing becomes far more than "just" finding a match to the "totality of symptoms," but captures the full extent of the patient's pattern, strengths, and sensitivities. Patients acknowledge the difference. They often comment that the MAP-based case taking was a unique opportunity to make sense of their life pattern.

Equally important to note is that the MAP is ground-rooted in clinical experience. It's not mere theory forcibly made to meet practice. Its strength and success lie in the fact that its principles impart clinical findings and understandings. As such, it's an ever-evolving system that doesn't cease to fascinate. And welcomes its users to contribute from their own experience for its further development.  

The introduction parts of the Mammals book and the Birds book, authored by Drs. Joshis, make an excellent entry point for those who wish to become acquainted with the MAP. I highly recommend the monthly tonic webinars for keeping up with the ongoing developments of the system and becoming a part of the vibrant professional community of the MAP.