Dr. John Veltheim, the founder of the BodyTalk™ System, is an Australian Chinese Medicine Doctor, Acupuncturist, Sports Medicine Doctor, Reiki Master, philosopher, teacher, and author. He formerly served as the principal of the Brisbane College of Acupuncture & Natural Therapies, before developing the BodyTalk System™

 

He has extensive post-graduate studies in Quantum Theory, Applied Kinesiology, Dynamic Systems Theory, Bio-energetic Therapies, Osteopathy, Sports Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ancient Healing Systems, Chiropractic, Counseling, Comparative Philosophy, and Theology, among other fields.
 

His personal experience with the Epstein - Barr virus, which had persisted in his bodymind for years, inspired him to develop the BodyTalk System, through which he healed himself. 

 

Then he created the Intenational BodyTalk Association, based in Sarasota, Florida to train practinioners, and support practitioners.  We are now we are over 4,000 Certified Practitioners worldwide since the 1990's and many students whoe benefit from the wisdom of BodyTalk through the classes and apply it to their lives.   There are also continental, country and regional associations.