About | Dr. Andreas Marx

My Story

How did I become so involved in the health field, specifically in biological and holistic medicine? This was not a spontaneous decision; I didn’t wake up one day and declare, “I am going to be a doctor.” Instead, my journey is a story about how my thought process evolved from linear thinking to a deeper understanding of cause and effect.

My path began with a strong sense of curiosity and a frustration with the failures I observed in traditional medicine. Twice—at the ages of 6 and 18—I was misdiagnosed with tuberculosis, a widespread disease affecting children growing up in post-war Europe. For the record, I fully recovered.

In my early twenties, while pursuing a musical career in London, I witnessed a trend where patients were put to sleep during dental treatments. This method aimed to prevent any pain, so that once the procedure was over, you would wake up and be amazed at how your teeth were fixed. Unfortunately, during one such treatment, I received 14 silver amalgam fillings. When I woke up, my entire tongue was gray from the silver-mercury mixture. I was told that the discoloration would wash away when I drank water.

Three years later, I began experiencing unpleasant kidney pain. Despite consulting numerous specialists and experts at medical and university clinics, no one was able to help with my kidney condition. I eventually had to adapt to this constant discomfort. During this time, I also developed severe psoriasis and received multiple cortisone medications and injections. Several years later, a holistic dentist who was also a medical doctor concluded that all my symptoms were primarily due to mercury poisoning from my dental fillings. To make matters worse, I developed severe osteoporosis, which led to hairline fractures in multiple joints, particularly in my hands, likely a result of the many cortisone injections. The pain was overwhelming.

At that time, the prognosis indicated that I should mentally prepare myself to be in a wheelchair within six months. Despite this, I maintained an energetic and positive outlook on life. Deep down, I felt that something didn’t seem right. While my physical health was deteriorating, my spirit remained strong. I was very busy in my job as a sound engineer and composer, enjoying my work and not allowing much room for self-pity. During this period, I learned about a German naturopath from a friend and decided to see him.

After just six weeks of a special injectable treatment using “fresh cells” from the naturopath, I lost all my symptoms—it was truly miraculous. The results were confirmed through X-rays. While the University Clinic in Munich congratulated me, not a single doctor seemed curious or caring enough to inquire about the treatment I had received. Today, I find it incredibly exciting and motivating when a healthcare provider discovers a new cure. I cannot understand why doctors in traditional medicine do not show more curiosity about unorthodox methods that actually benefit their patients.

From the healing traditions of Germany to the wild peaks of Colorado—where nature remains the oldest and most trusted medicine.

I could share many more stories about my health history, including the way my father died from being overmedicated. An autopsy later confirmed that he had developed liver cirrhosis. Today, I believe that the purpose of my health struggles was to learn about medicine first-hand, rather than just from theories or textbooks.

After this experience, I realized it was my destiny and mission to avoid becoming a victim of academics who often lacked basic common sense. Dr. Herman Scholl, a friend and neighbor who later became my colleague, encouraged me endlessly to learn about medicine. He once told me that the only way he would ever find peace was if I studied medicine and focused on biological medicine. Before I knew it, he had signed me up for medical school in Munich. As a physician and psychologist, he had been using integrated medicine since the early seventies.

German natural medicine teaches that the body responds to frequency—music is where that truth comes alive.

Above Western L.A., 1980s—carrying the wisdom of holistic medicine into a world rapidly changing.

A treasured companion, a true member of the family—cared for with the same natural healing traditions passed down through European and American medicine.

In the past, Reinhardt Voll, a well-known physician, developed an acupuncture scanning device that allowed for precise evaluation of the body's energy, including that of the teeth. This technique became known in the United States as “Electro Dermal Screening” (EDS). In the 1970s, Herman and I became very interested in this non-invasive evaluation method. We attended classes and purchased an EAV testing system, which remains one of the most preferred and effective tools in my practice today.

During the 1970s, Dr. Voll was invited multiple times to the United States to give lectures and seminars. I was fortunate to assist him occasionally as a young student during his classes and at medical conferences in Germany, where I was educated and trained. One notable conference was the annual European congress held in Baden Baden in the Black Forest, which was also attended by American physicians. This experience eventually led to my invitation to the United States to provide training sessions for doctors who had purchased EAV devices, as there was very limited hands-on training available at that time.

It was a tremendous honor and challenge for me to teach American doctors about EAV and German Biological Medicine. Coming to the United States during this period was exciting, as a job was already waiting for me. Holistic medicine was not widely known or practiced in the U.S., and the health food industry was just beginning to develop—we were true pioneers in the field. Our many workshops and seminars laid the foundation for what has now evolved into integrated medicine, which is referred to as functional medicine today.

Despite aging, my passion for biological medicine remains strong because I have witnessed its numerous benefits for so many people. It undoubtedly helps keep my family and me vital and healthy. My approach with clients and during training workshops is based on the solid German naturopathic framework known as “the Golden Rule of Three”: 1) Evaluating Vitality, 2) Determining Constitutional Weakness, and 3) Identifying and removing obstacles, followed by selecting the appropriate support. The fundamental principle of medicine is that diagnosis comes first, followed by therapy. Unfortunately, modern medicine often allows only a brief 1 to 2-minute visit with a traditional doctor. This limited time does not afford the opportunity to apply the Golden Rule and often leaves diagnosis reliant on lab test results and uncertain diagnostics.

I became involved in medicine because I was taught that if one cannot master their circumstances, they will be mastered by them – and I refuse to be a slave to anyone.

Alongside Dr. Wolfgang Ludwig, Dr. Andreas Marx continues a legacy of German natural medicine grounded in mentorship, discipline, and deep respect for the body’s ability to heal.