In early 2000, I learned that an acquaintance of mine—a long-time radionics practitioner, trainer, and designer of a line of instrumentation—fell afoul of the law. One of his students, who also distributed his instruments, apparently made medical claims for those instruments to a client. While I do not know the exact details, apparently the client died and family members informed the authorities. I do not know the fate of the student, but my acquaintance has had to cut his business back severely and is no longer willing to teach. He considers himself lucky to have gotten off so lightly.

This unfortunate experience reminds me of how careful all of us in the radionics community must be with regard to what we do and how we represent what we do. We are responsible to each other and need to act accordingly. Before you market to the public, please keep in mind:

• Radionic instruments are not approved by the F.D.A. or the medical profession. Furthermore, the energies they are believed to detect and influence, are not generally recognized by the scientific community. All radionic "action" is of an unorthodox, spiritual nature. The effects of radionics on a subject are believed to result from adjustments to the fields of consciousness associated with the physical realm. Actual physical energy—as a recognized component of the electromagnetic spectrum—is not being transmitted. One's clientele should be so informed.
• Radionics it not a legally recognized medical modality. It is illegal to market radionics as a medical therapy. Even fully qualified physicians are not allowed to do so. When it comes to human and animal health, radionics is considered experimental only and should be confined to oneself and one's family.
• Skill in radionics does not equate with training or proficiency in medicine, human physiology, or any health profession. Unless you are legally qualified, prescribing drugs, herbs, other materials or therapies for the treatment of disease is not lawful.
• Likewise, the use of radionics does not purport to take the place of treatment offered by the medical profession.
• Laws vary from state to state. It is the responsibility of each practitioner to know all the laws that apply to his or her activities.
• People see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear. This is especially true of individuals in a health crisis. It is also true, however, of legal prosecutors trying to win a case. If you have clientele that you believe misunderstand, or are interpreting your services incorrectly, it is in your interest to make things clear and/or take action to protect yourself.

Few of us are pleased with current US laws regarding radionics. They limit access to people who could benefit greatly from it. The bright spot is the recent interest being shown in alternative healing modalities by the mainstream. Perhaps I'm overly optimistic, but I believe change is coming. Keep in mind, though, if radionics ever becomes a recognized medical modality, it will be regulated…as are all other such modalities. Unqualified medical practice will be prosecuted with equal if not greater vigor!

Until radionics becomes an accepted mode of healing in this country, those of us in the radionics community have a responsibility to operate within the law. We are of little help to anyone if we're in prison, have our books and instruments confiscated, or stop work because of constant fear of legal action. There is too much good, legitimate work to be done, along with acceptable methods of practice that are not in conflict with the legal system.

Please, be a responsible practitioner, trainer, and promoter of this fine art and science. It's important to all of us.

George Kuepper
September 2000