Vale Michael Trembath
B . A Psychology , B . A Business , Remedial Massage , Samvahan ( ancient Indian bodywork tradition ).
Michael was the living master and steward of the Samvahan tradition as passed on from his teacher , Dr . Ram K . Bhosle . Michael sadly passed away on 25th March 2021 .
Michael was an extraordinary healer , teacher , and friend , dedicated husband to Megan and loving father to Jai . Michael has had an impact on my own life and the lives of many - his global teaching spanned four continents . Michael ' s origins were in Colorado U . S . A where his family of origin resides . He made Australia his home in the mid-nineties where we first met after he had spent several years in India as an apprentice with Dr Ram K . Bhosle . He joined ATMS in 1997 as a remedial massage practitioner . His clinics were at Bondi Junction , and before that at Double Bay , Sydney .
Michael ' s Samvahan journey was fortuitous . The meaning of Samvahan is ' the vehicle that brings balance '. It is a gentle massagelike treatment that physically amplifies the internal vibrations evoking healing and a perspective for living . Samvahan was practised for millennia in ancient India . As a younger man in his mid-thirties , Michael spent several years in India studying Ayurveda and other healing arts . Having found Dr Ram K . Bhosle in Mumbai , Michael became besotted with his style of treatment and how many patients were helped with it . Dr Ram himself had a humble beginning as an orphan . Through his own perseverance he was able to study in Europe , master several languages , and physical therapies . Dr Ram K . Bhosle was known to be a physician to Mahatma Gandi and Jawaharal Nehru amongst other dignitaries of that time .
Having directly experienced Michael ’ s clinical work in 1997 I invited Michael to teach a Samvahan vibrational massage course at the School of Integrated Body Therapy on the Central Coast of NSW . With the blessing of Dr Ram ( 1918-2005 ) Michael with some trepidation offered the first Samvahan training outside of India . Students of that inaugural course remain members of ATMS and integrate Samvahan practice into their bodywork . From this humble beginning , Michael went on to teach Samvahan in many countries such as France , Austria , Switzerland , Belgium , the USA , and India . Samvahan practitioners can now be found globally practising this ancient healing art and can be located on www . samvahan . com . Excerpts from ' Hand that Heals ', a biographical sketch of Dr Ram K Bhosle ' s life authored by Michael can be found on the same website .
Michael ’ s sessions and classes were often powerful and life-changing . He will be greatly missed and his teachings will continue to be treasured by many .
On behalf of ATMS we extend our sympathy to Megan , Jai , and their families .
By Maggie Sands
Call for Articles
Journal of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society Special Edition
Vitalism
The concept of vitalism has existed for centuries and has evolved in many different schools of thought . According to classical vitalists , living organisms are fundamentally different from non-living entities because they possess a force or energy beyond their physical properties . The aim of this special issue is to present current thinking about vitalism in natural medicine practice .
Authors are kindly requested to submit manuscripts ( of up to 2500 words ) as an attachment to jatms @ bigpond . com
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