Dr. Anthony B James

Dr. Anthony B. James is a pioneering figure in integrative and indigenous medicine, specializing in Traditional Thai Ayurveda, Classical Indian Ayurveda, Indian Naturopathy, Alternative Medicine, Monastic Medicine, Ministry, and Counseling.

Based in Brooksville, Florida, he has been practicing for over 40 years, providing holistic services and complementary approaches, including second opinions for catastrophic diseases and illnesses. An orientally trained and degreed professional, Dr. James has gained firsthand knowledge of indigenous medicine through extensive travel to Thailand, India, Burma, Myanmar, Europe, South America, and across the United States.

He holds advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in Indigenous Medicine, a Doctorate in Monastic Medicine (honorary), and a master’s degree in clinical Herbology, from institutions such as the Pan-American School of Natural Medicine and the Open International University for Complementary Medicine.

As a devout Christian, he practices Bible-based, ethical, moral, prudent, and functional natural medical protocols, emphasizing spiritual and traditional healing. In leadership roles, Dr. James serves as Dean and Medical-Clinical Director of the American College of Natural Medicine in Brooksville, FL, and is the founder and master teacher of the Thai Yoga Center, where he has led professional training and certification programs in Traditional Thai Yoga Therapy since 1984.

He is an internationally recognized expert in teaching and practicing Ayurveda, Traditional Naturopathy, Homeopathy, and Energy Medicine, and holds diplomatic credentials as a representative of the UN WHO, DESA, and an NGO-IPO. A Medicine Man in the Native American Indigenous Church (NAIC) Tribal Organization and several other tribes, he advocates fiercely for Native American, Traditional, and Indigenous Medicine.

His accolades include the World Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award (2023), multiple Telly Awards for documentaries on traditional medicine, the AAPNA Veda Vyasa Award (2017), and the Friend of Thailand Award from the Royal Thai Government. He regularly presents at national and international conferences on topics ranging from energy medicine and mental/emotional health to cancer palliative care.

As the director of Meta Journal Press, a small boutique publisher, he has published over 20 textbooks and more than 500 professional videos, which are available on various platforms.

Dr. James has made significant contributions to the field of holistic health. Medical freedom is paramount to Dr. James, as an Ordained Minister, and aligns with his Christian faith and lifelong beliefs.