The New York School of Homeopathy offers mentorship-based instruction led by Susan Sonz and brings the most distinguished homeopaths from around the world to New York City, introducing students to a wide range of advanced contemporary thinking.
Susan Sonz, C.C.H., I.H.C. – Director and Principal Instructor
Susan Sonz has been the Director and main teacher of the New York School of Homeopathy since 1999. She is nationally certified CCH, and internationally certified IHC. Susan is a well-known member of the international community of classical homeopaths; she regularly publishes articles for homeopathic journals and is known as an international presenter at seminars and webinars. In the past she has served on the board of the Council for Homeopathic Education and as the president of the New York State Homeopathic Association, and is currently on the board of the Association for International Homeopathic Certification as a member of their Steering Committee.
In her teaching, Susan includes her own clinical case studies to illuminate remedy pictures while reinforcing homeopathic philosophy. She holds very high standards of homeopathic education while infusing her teaching with humor and sensitivity, and a deep concern for her students and clients.
Susan lives and practices in Brooklyn, NY and Negril, Jamaica.
Katherine Collins – NYSH Administrator
Katherine holds a diverse background in trauma-informed Coaching, Mindfulness, Human Resources, Talent Development & Training. She’s worked with large, corporate organizations like PepsiCo, as well as supporting the scale and wellness programs of start-up companies of various industries. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Ohio State University and Life Coaching Certification from the Jay Shetty Certification School. While residing in San Francisco, she became a certified Meditation Teacher & Reiki Practitioner.
She is currently studying Classical Homeopathy at the New York School of Homeopathy, and is excited to work with NYSH as the Administrator.
Birgit Kleinfeld, C.C.H., I.H.C. – Instructor
Birgit is a graduate of the New York School of Homeopathy and runs a homeopathic practice in New York. She teaches Homeopathy for Trauma and Acute Conditions at NYSH. Birgit studied Mathematics and Biology at the University of Goettingen, Germany and later taught these subjects to high school students in Germany and the U.S. Born in Bremen, Germany, she lives now in Rye, Westchester and calls New York home.
Anjana Suresh – Associate Instructor
Anjana graduated from the New York School of Homeopathy in 2021. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. She worked as a Software Engineer for over 15 years in various multinational corporations including General Electric and Bank of America. Anjana assists the school in Online Learning Management and Assessment, combining her two interests: Homeopathy and Technology. She lives in Robbinsville, New Jersey.
Elena Mashalova, I.H.C. – A&P Instructor
Elena earned a Ph.D in microbiology and immunology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, and Immunology at Mercy College in NY. She has vast research and professional experience in these fields. She also studied homeopathy at the New York School of Homeopathy, which makes her the perfect choice as a teacher of A&P, P&D for homeopaths.
Dr. Divya Chhabra – Guest Instructor
Divya graduated from Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homoeopathic Medical College in Mumbai in 1989 and began her practice in Mumbai in 1992. Dr. Chhabra teaches throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Her innovative case-taking method, which she calls “Leap to the Simillimum,” is rapidly gaining recognition worldwide.
Dr. Paresh Vasani – Guest Instructor
Paresh is a member of the Bombay School, which is renowned for its groundbreaking work in homeopathy. Paresh has been instrumental in developing and updating the Vital Quest Software. His years of successful practice and straightforward teaching style have earned him the regard of students internationally. Dr. Vasani demonstrates the Synergy System of case taking in his annual clinical workshop at NYSH. Currently Paresh is the president of the Association for International Homeopathic Certification (AIHC).
Dr. Resie Moonen – Guest Instructor
Resie began her homeopathic career in 1985 as a family practitioner in a homeopathic clinic. A teacher of homeopathy since 1995, she currently teaches at the Homeopathic School for Doctors in Holland and at seminars around Europe, teaching in Dutch, German, English and French, including regular seminars at the New York School of Homeopathy. Resie has worked for many years as a volunteer in the BHC (Bhaktapur Homeopathic Clinic), Nepal.
Robert Stewart, R.S.Hom (NA), C.C.H., NYSH Emeritus
Robert has been involved in homeopathy and holistic medicine since 1980. He helped develop the Atlantic Academy and in 1990 founded the New York School of Homeopathy. He is the former president of the New York State Homeopathic Association (NYSHA) and served as vice-president of the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH). Robert has a private practice and is a trained Waldorf teacher.
