Persephone Healing Arts Center

09/18/2026

The September issue of *Natural Awakenings Jacksonville* is out! 🌿

Take a look through this month’s issue—and you’ll find Persephone Healing Arts Center on **page 18**.

Read the September issue:

Full Digital Issue

09/15/2026

I’ve just added a new piece to the Publications section of my website: **“A Patient I Will Never Forget.”**

Some patients remain with us for decades. This is the story of one of them—and of a journey that began about two decades ago, continued through profound illness, and reminded me again why I believe medicine, illness, and wellness are ultimately about the whole human being.

👉 **Read the story here:**

There are some patients who remain with you long after they have left your office. Not because of a diagnosis or a laboratory result, but because something about their journey...

09/12/2026

Sharing our October Open House from the Natural Awakenings calendar — a publication that has been part of our Persephone journey for two and a half decades.

As Persephone Healing Arts Center celebrates 25 years of an evolving medical vision, I’m opening the doors again in October.

Join us for an Open House to learn more about Integrative and Anthroposophic Medicine, the Walsh Protocol, and the many strands that have become part of this journey over the past 25 years.

Come tour the center, hear about the practice, and bring your questions. ❤️

**Persephone Healing Arts Center — Celebrating 25 Years** Founded by Dr. A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD, in 2001, Persephone Healing Arts Center has grown from a vision for an Anthroposophic medical clinic in Northeast Florida into an evolving practice i...

09/11/2026

A celebration from Persephone Healing Arts Center as we mark 25 years of an evolving vision for Integrative and Anthroposophic Medicine, facilitating and working with the entireness of the human being—with its physical, emotional, and spiritual parts. And whole-heartedly embracing the Walsh Protocol. ❤️

I’m grateful for the many people who made this incredible journey possible. Here’s the story:

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. —September 10— Persephone Healing Arts Center, founded by Dr. A. Schaeffer-Pautz in 2001, is celebrating 25 years of a medical practice built around an enduring vision: to...

09/04/2026

We’re celebrating **25 years of Persephone Healing Arts Center!** 🎉

In this special newsletter, I’m also sharing my new article highlighting the work of **Dr. William Walsh** and the importance of nutritional psychiatry and biochemical individuality.

I’d love for you to read it and join us in celebrating this special milestone!

Looking at Mental Health Through the Lens of Integrative Medicine                                                                Picture courtesy of the talented PixBay artists

09/03/2026

I’m pleased to share my new press release on PRLog highlighting the life’s work of Dr. William Walsh and his contributions to nutritional psychiatry and the understanding of biochemical individuality.

His work has become an important part of my own approach to individualized integrative medicine.

Dr. Pautz Highlights the Life's Work of Dr. William Walsh in Nutritional Psychiatry and Biochemical Individuality. Looking at Mental Health Through the Lens of Integrative Medicine - PR13168108

08/29/2026

I’ve had many people ask me about homeopathy over the years, so I decided to write a short introduction to this fascinating healing modality and how I work with it in my practice.
🌿 You can read the article here:

What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of medicine that originated in Germany with the physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843). It is based primarily on the principle of similars, often expressed...

08/29/2026

Moon tonight a day after the eclipse.

08/28/2026

# # # Meditative Drumming with Elaine Charles

Join us for an evening of rhythm, connection, and renewal.

Elaine Charles holds and gently guides our drumming circle, creating a nurturing space in which we can listen, participate, and experience the living quality of rhythm together.

Through rhythm and attentive listening, we become more aware of the **elemental forces of nature—the living qualities of earth, water, air, and warmth—and of our own connection with the world around us.** The drum can help us find a rhythm that is both deeply grounded and quietly enlivening.

Our circle has its own particular character and rhythm. We come together not simply to drum, but to cultivate presence, connection, and a deeper awareness of ourselves, one another, and the living world.

No previous drumming experience is necessary. Each person is welcomed into the circle as they are, allowing the rhythm to unfold and carry us together.

**Come listen. Come drum. Come share the rhythm.**

*No solicitation, please.*

08/27/2026

Tonight is the lunar eclipse, which should be visible here in Jacksonville, weather and cloud cover permitting. The eclipse begins around 9:20 PM, with the partial eclipse starting around 10:30 PM and reaching its peak shortly after midnight, around 12:12 AM. It will continue into the early morning hours.

The forecast is calling for some rain and clouds, but there may still be opportunities to catch a glimpse, especially around and shortly after midnight if the clouds break.

It’s a good thing to stay connected with nature and simply be aware of what is happening around us—to pause and follow it for a little while.

I thought I’d share, although most of you are probably already aware of it. 🌙

Pic courtesy from the incredible artists at pixabay, rperucho. Thank you.