Although trained as a pharmacist, Jan de Vries turned to alternative medicine early in his career. His most influential teacher was the world-renowned Swiss doctor, Alfred Vogel. Jan de Vries now divides his time between clinics in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland. Author of the bestselling alternative medicine series By Appointment Only, Well Woman, Nature's Gift and Jan de Vries Healthcare, his books are sold in many English-speaking countries and have been translated into Dutch and German.