History

Three decades ago, several dedicated people from different traditions were drawn together in unity to help others in their need for healing.

Raychel Solomon met Robert P. Nees, Sr. and his wife Pamela Nees while learning about God-centered mental techniques for healing the whole person. The classes were taught by Robert’s brother, the Rev. Russell Nees. The three learned how to use the mind as a powerful force for mental, physical, emotional and spiritual transformation.

We believe the Holy Spirit guided Raychel, Robert and Pam to combine the mental and spiritual disciplines they learned from Rev. Russell Nees with biblically and Essene based dietary and cleansing practices taught at Hippocrates of Boston to create Hippocrates West – a not-for-profit mind-body-spirit healing center.

Soon recognizing the need for a stronger spiritual base for the center, the founders of Hippocrates West transferred its assets to the Free Sacred Trinity Church (FSTC). The center became a mission of FSTC, changing its name to the Health Institute of San Diego in 1977, and subsequently to the Optimum Health Institute in 1983.

By 2006, the Optimum Health Institute, as the primary healing ministry of FSTC, has helped over 100,000 people. Supporting the church’s doctrine of unity, and putting biblical truths into action and service, we provide a safe environment for adherents and people of all traditions to heal in mind, body and spirit at the church’s missions in the San Diego and Austin areas.