Jan de Vries guests at Castle Tower’s ‘healthy’ fund raiser

The Adair Arms will be the venue for the exciting evening which starts at 7pm.

Jan de Vries has been synonymous with expert complementary healthcare for over 40 years both in the UK and in other parts of the world.

A native of Holland, he was introduced in 1959 by the famous Swiss naturopath, Alfred Vogel, to what is now referred to as ‘complementary medicine’.

Jan was so impressed by this man and his breadth of knowledge of the natural lifestyle that he left pharmacy to study first homoeopathy, then later on naturopathy and acupuncture.

And, in 1960, Jan de Vries and Alfred Vogel started the very first naturopathic clinic in Holland.

A decade later, Jan set up his first UK clinic in Troon on the west coast of Scotland where he still practices today at Auchenkyle and he now has a total of four complementary healthcare clinics, three affiliated clinics plus a number of health and diet shops across Britain and Ireland which he visits regularly to consult with patients.

He has written 40 books on a host of health problems and he contributes advice columns and features to many magazines and newspapers. He also broadcasts regularly and is in constant demand as a popular and insightful lecturer.

Not surprisingly, a large turnout is expected for his local appearance tomorrow night to which admission is just £10 including refreshments.

In addition to the very special guest speaker, representatives of various local health and wellbeing enterprises will be in attendance including - Fitness First, Martin Donnelly, Slimming World, Forever Living aloe vera products and Top To Toe Beauty.

There will also be the chance to try out reflexology, back massage, Indian head massage and more.

Tickets for the night can be obtained from Castle Tower School or by calling Sharon wilson on 07968347772.