Katharina Gerlach

Roles and Affiliations: Dr. Katharina Gerlach is a Professor and Director of the Institute for Eurythmy Therapy at Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences. She leads the Research Institute for Integrative and Anthroposophic Therapies (RIArT) and coordinates the International Department of Eurythmy Therapy at the Medical Section of the Free School of Spiritual Science in Dornach, Switzerland. She maintains a private practice at Therapeutikum Krefeld and focuses on neurological disorders, chronic fatigue, depression, and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Education: PhD in Documentation of Movement-Oriented Mind-Body Therapies (University of Witten/Herdecke)
• Research Interests: Development of standardized documentation tools (e.g., EDET), case vignette methodologies, and patient-centered approaches in Eurythmy Therapy.

Research Highlights: Dr. Gerlach pioneered the Vademecum-Eurythmy Therapy project to compile global clinical experiences and the EDET instrument for structured treatment documentation. She co-developed the Case Vignette in Eurythmy Therapy (CAVI-EYT) format, enhancing clinical reporting. Her work integrates anthroposophic principles with evidence-based practices, emphasizing the therapeutic potential of movement and artistic expression.

Projects and Collaborations: Key initiatives include evaluating Eurythmy Therapy in schools, post-COVID-19 rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration with the University of Witten/Herdecke. She regularly publishes in journals like Der Merkurstab and presents at global conferences on mind-body therapies and anthroposophic medicine.

Contact: Available Mon-Thu 10 AM–12 PM via email or phone (+49 2222 93211275).