About AoLM©

The concept of Art of Living Mediciine© was inspired by my grandfather, Simeon Petrikovitch, Russian immigrant and Artist who changed his name to Samuel Patrick during the height of McCarthyism and the “Red Scare” in Los Angeles. “Don’t’ be afraid of Shadow,” he used to say, “it only accentuates the Light, adding depth and dimension to the piece.” In an AoLM© session, both practitioner and client are considered Living Works of Art who dance with the interplay of Shadow & Light. Healing happens with measures of intention, organicity and Mystery. The sacred container, established within the framework of trust and mutual respect, is part of the healing. The invitation is to discover shadowy aspects of oneself, learning how to befriend less likable traits and when to assert boundaries.

Art of Living Mediciine© as a healing modality revealed itself slowly over time. In the practice of being present with myself and others as healing takes place, I began to observe patterns. I noticed the broad brushstrokes of a person's complaint, symptom, or presenting condition could most often be distilled into one of five aspects that are interwoven: Vitality, Individuation, Peace of Mind, Relationships, and Freedom (often manifesting as money problems). Ancestral Healing made itself known as the sixth element integral to the overall picture of health. In practicing the Art of Living Mediciine©, elements & principles of Art such as Value, Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Rhythm, & Unity are always at the backdrop of the healing process, infused with the Essence of Creativity