History of Neural Therapy

Tracing the History of the Body’s Electrical Reset

Neural Therapy (NT) is not a new concept. Its innovative approach to chronic disease is the result of over a century of neurological insights, linking foundational Russian science with pioneering German clinical practice, and sustained by Latin American leadership.

Part 1: 🇷🇺 The Russian Foundation — Mapping the Electrical System (1800s)

The theoretical framework for NT began decades before the first injection, rooted in the work of Russian physiologists who proved the body's internal wiring controls health far more than previously believed.

• Segmental Therapy (Zakhar'in): Physician A. A. Zakhar'in (1850–1938) established the crucial principle of segmental innervation. He proved that internal organs, skin, and muscles are directly interconnected via shared nerve pathways in the spinal cord. This provided the anatomical map for NT, showing that treating a nerve irritation on the skin could influence a struggling internal organ.

• Master Regulation (Pavlov & Speransky): Ivan Pavlov and later, Alexey Dmitrievich Speransky (1887–1961), formalized the concept of the nervous system's powerful trophic (regulatory) function. Speransky cemented the idea that prolonged, localized nerve irritation could disrupt the entire system's ability to maintain healthy tissue and trigger widespread systemic disease.

These discoveries established that the nervous system is the master regulator, and chronic illness is often an electrical problem, not just a chemical one.

Part 2: 🇩🇪 The German Breakthrough — The Short Circuit Discovery (1900s)

• The Huneke Phenomenon (1925): The true birth of NT is credited to Dr. Ferdinand Huneke and his brother, Dr. Walter Huneke. Ferdinand cured his sister's severe chronic migraine by injecting her with local anesthesia This immediate, distant relief was the first documented "Huneke Phenomenon," proving that a scar—the Interference Field (Störfeld)—could act as a permanent short circuit disrupting the body's electrical harmony.

• Formalization: Dr. Peter Dosch was instrumental in formalizing the diagnostic and treatment protocols, writing the definitive German textbook, Lehrbuch der Neuraltherapie nach Huneke.

Part 3: 🇨🇴 The Colombian contribution and expansion

The therapy's influence spread , maintaining a strong, direct lineage to its founders.

• Pioneering in Latin America Dr Germán Duque and Dr. Julio Payán

  • Dr. Payán is widely credited with cofounding and leading the Colombian School of Neural Therapy. Colombia, largely due to his work, became a major hub for training and research in the therapy for Spanish-speaking doctors.

  • Integration with Modern Concepts: He was instrumental in moving the understanding of Neural Therapy beyond strictly historical anatomical concepts and integrating it with modern bio-energetics and electrophysiology. In 2016 He was awarded in Germany with the Huneke medal for his contributions to Neural Therapy.

  • Educational Outreach: Through extensive teaching, conferences, and publications (including the influential textbook, Terapia Neural y Odontología Neurofocal y Desobediencia Vital), he popularized the therapy across the South, Central America and Spain.
    

Part 4: 🇺🇸 🇨🇴 Prescribing Life Lineage

The commitment to this rigorous, classical tradition continues with the team at Prescribing Life. Both Dr. Jairo Ardila (father) and Dr. Laura Ardila (daughter) received their specialized training directly from the school and mentorship of Dr. Julio César Payán.

This direct, verified lineage ensures that the therapy we practice adheres to the deepest principles established by the Russian physiologists, formalized by the Huneke brothers and Dosch, and modernized by the globally recognized Dr. Payán. Our focus remains on achieving true neurological regulation and systemic healing. We believe the best way to honor our teachers is to strive for excellence in our field and actively contribute new knowledge to the ongoing advancement of Neural Therapy.

Part 5: Today in the world 🌎

Neural Therapy remains a powerful tool in integrative medicine, offering hope to those with chronic conditions by intervening at the root cause: the electrical chaos of the nervous system.

It's important to note that while its adoption varies globally, Neural Therapy is widely integrated into mainstream medical practice in several countries. For instance, in Germany, it's estimated that around 40% of all physicians incorporate elements of Neural Therapy into their daily practice. It is also well-established in Switzerland and Sweden. In many of these nations, Neural Therapy is recognized by health insurance providers and taught as a legitimate part of medical training. This level of acceptance underscores its proven efficacy and its vital role in a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing.