Dr Rajesh Shah evolved professionally from a humble medical practitioner of homeopathy, way back in 1985, by setting up a very small clinic which he hired on rent on an hourly basis; using two hours a day at the modest rent. Modest beginning but with high aspiration; the clinic was inaugurated by ace homeopath of the time Dr BN Chakravarty, then a personal homeopath to the president of India as well as to the superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who came all the way from Kolkata to launch Dr Shah’s career. He wrote in the guestbook: I know Dr Rajesh will create something unprecedented in homeopathy.
Dr Shah saw a huge opportunity in homeopathy. An opportunity to bring an enormous change in the lives of people. He also recognized that the homeopathy system of medicine, though highly sophisticated in approach, there were gaps in its application due to inadequate research. He soon got involved in the teaching and promotion of homeopathy. He became a part of a group, which invited George Vithoulkas (and many others) to India for his first conference in 1985. He was inspired by Vithoulkas’ vision for homeopathy; invited him again in 1994 to Mumbai, India. Dr Shah started teaching actively at CMPH Medical College as well as in many countries, conducting seminars and workshops, from 1990 to 2000. Interestingly, Vithoulkas invited Dr Shah to conduct a two days seminar at his institute in Alonissos, Greece, in 1997.
In early 1995, the Internet emerged and Dr Shah immediately grabbed the opportunity of using it for the promotion of homeopathy. He launched probably the first medical website from India and also initiated the concept of Online medical practice; one of its kind in the world. He realized that no other medium would help to reach out to the mass other than the Internet. He launched over 25 websites devoted to homeopathy, which helped promote homeopathy in a big way.
His involvement, integration, and homeopathy commitment, added a huge number of clients to his already successful practice from across the world. His entrepreneurial approach allowed him to set up several ‘firsts’ in India, for instance, a first medical website, first video conferencing, e-commerce, ISO 9001:2000 certification for research linked clinic, paperless clinic, etc.
Life Force Homeopathy was set up in 2003; which was one of the largest homeopathic clinics in India.
With increasingly busy practice, Dr Shah also decided to focus on research, the area of interest close to his heart. He started developing new homeopathic medicines and improved the older method of drug discovery in homeopathy.
After being recognized as the doctor treating patients from the highest number of countries in the world, Dr Shah genuinely feels that his reach is not yet enough; he has yet to touch the lives of a lot more, bringing the benefit of the marvel of healing science of homeopathy.
