Jana Pahole, dr. med., spec. int. onk.

Dr. Jana Pahole is a prominent figure in the field of oncology, particularly specializing in internal oncology. Her career trajectory is marked by significant contributions and achievements:

1. *Educational Background*: Dr. Pahole graduated from the Medical Faculty in Ljubljana in 2004, demonstrating early promise in her field (https://svetlika.si/jana/).

2. *Professional Experience*: She served for two decades at the Oncology Institute Ljubljana, initially in the Department of Acute Palliative Care and later as a physician in the Lymphoma Department. From January 2023, Dr. Pahole began practicing private integrative oncology (https://posvetuj.se/strokovnjaki/jana-pahole-dr-med-spec-internisticne-onkologije/). She was involved in the Metulj project and participated in numerous training programs related to palliative care and the treatment of various malignancies (https://svetlika.si/jana/).

3. *Certifications and Specializations*: In her pursuit of medical excellence, Dr. Pahole completed her specialization in internal oncology with commendation and passed the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) examination in 2014 (https://svetlika.si/jana/#:~:text=,2022%0A%0Aterapevt%20medicinske%20hipnoze). She has also trained in non-violent communication, reflexotherapy, and in 2022, she earned the title of Therapist in Medical Hypnosis (https://med.over.net/moderator/jana-pahole-dr-med-spec-internisticne-onkologije/) (https://svetlika.si/jana/).

4. *Holistic Approach and Patient Communication*: Dr. Pahole emphasizes open communication with patients, believing it to be essential for trust and a collaborative relationship. Her approach extends beyond medical treatment, focusing on the patient’s values, relationships, beliefs, and existential questions (https://med.over.net/moderator/jana-pahole-dr-med-spec-internisticne-onkologije/).

5. *Personal Life and Interests*: Beyond her professional life, Dr. Pahole is a mother to three nearly grown children, finds peace in nature, inspiration in music, and enjoys learning languages and musical instruments (https://svetlika.si/jana/).

Dr. Pahole’s career reflects a deep commitment to oncology, patient care, and holistic treatment approaches. Her work in integrative oncology demonstrates her dedication to addressing not just the physical aspects of cancer but also its psychological, emotional, and social impacts.

Bojan Vidniš, DMD
Expert in Biological Dentistry

“My interest in how the human body works dates back to my early childhood when I eagerly read all popular science magazines and encyclopedias that came my way. This path led me to a science-oriented high school in Maribor and then to the study of dental medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana.

I have always strived to seek the essence of everything, and during my studies, I systematically explored various worldviews through psychology and philosophy. This quest gradually led me through many periods of human thought, providing me with many answers but also numerous new questions. Finally, this search led me to yoga and Ayurveda, the magnificent Indian treasures of wisdom and knowledge about life.

Over 10 years ago, I encountered the authentic and traditional Indian yoga of the Bihar School of Yoga, which is among the most respected yoga schools in the world. Here, I met my teacher of yoga science and Ayurvedic doctor, Swami Vishwashakti Saraswati. Under her guidance and mentorship, I completed initial yoga courses, integral yoga, prana vidya, chakra shuddhi, and kriya yoga. I also attended a two-and-a-half-year education for Ayurvedic and marma therapists at the Tara Yoga Center.

While working in Oral Medicine, where I particularly focus on holistic dentistry and the connection between oral health and the whole body, the desire to merge knowledge from the field of traditional Indian medicine with modern medical discoveries gradually formed within me. With an invitation from colleague Sebastjan Perko, I happily began collaborating with the integrative Maha Clinic. Today, I continue to enhance my knowledge with the latest findings in contemporary nutrition, with a special emphasis on plant-based diets, through education in integrative medicine under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Rau from the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland, and through further development in dark-field microscopy, which represents a fundamental diagnostic tool of Biological Medicine.”

Marko Berkopec, DMD
Expert in Oral Surgery

“I spent my childhood in the pleasant environment of Vavta vas near the Krka River. Even as a child, I was interested in technology, model aviation, and music. I demonstrated my manual skills by playing classical guitar and later baritone. After completing high school in Novo mesto, I decided to study dental medicine at the Faculty of Medicine. I successfully completed my studies in 2007, and after completing my internship and professional examination, I was employed at the Health Center Ljubljana – Bežigrad, where I briefly held the position of the head of adult dentistry. I was also a regular member of professional commissions. Throughout, I strived for progress and development, regularly attending seminars, congresses, and professional workshops at home and abroad. However, within the public dental healthcare system, I couldn’t provide patients with everything that modern dentistry has to offer.

I gladly accepted the invitation from Dr. Perko and Dr. Bele to join the team in May 2016. In this pleasant environment, surrounded by like-minded people, I can finally realize my professional ambitions and offer patients comprehensive care at the highest level.

Simon Bele, DMD
Expert in General Biological Dentistry

From a young age, I showed signs of becoming a dentist. As a child, to the delight of my grandfather, I drilled quite a few holes in the facade of my grandparents’ house in Straža near Novo mesto. That was my first encounter with drilling. Of course, I didn’t patch up those holes; I learned how to do that much later. Since my father is a construction worker, and I have always been interested in buildings of all kinds, I initially considered becoming an architect in primary school. However, during my high school years, an extraordinary motorcyclist named Džuro came into my life, who had a drilling license. Thanks to him, I began contemplating a career as a dentist.

Thus, I became a first-year student at the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana, studying dental medicine. Seven years later, as a young dentist, I was employed at the Health Center Novo mesto, where despite my knowledge and great desire, I didn’t enjoy it much since I often had to say “no” to patients. Therefore, I soon opened my private practice. Several years later, during further education, I met Sebastjan Perko, my college mate. This chance encounter brought about the idea of expanding the concept of the Maha Clinic to Dolenjska, and there was no doubt about my future professional path, as the Maha Clinic is a team of exceptional individuals, experts who enjoy their profession, or rather, their mission. Here, we practice true and genuine dentistry that I have been seeking for eight years.”

Jure Vraničar, ba. pth.
Analytical psychology trainee and IAAP router

I am a trainee in analytical psychotherapy (Jungian psychotherapy), an IIAP router, and a master’s student in psychotherapeutic sciences. I am a member of the Slovenian Association for Analytical Psychology (SZAP), the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP), and actively participate as a member of the board in the Mindfulness Development Association.

I work with individuals and provide in-depth psychotherapy based on the principles of Jungian analysis. The journey into the depths of the psyche can increase self-awareness, help find true answers to life-changing questions, and lead to a more fulfilling life. A significant part of my work involves men and women who feel stuck in their lives or are struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, burnout, mental disorders, or challenges in their relationships.

Jungian psychotherapy is based on the idea that the unconscious is our largest and most powerful psychophysical element, with which we learn to establish a collaborative relationship. By integrating conscious and unconscious elements of our psyche, we reduce psychological suffering and problems and become creatively unique.

In addition to the process of integrating conscious and unconscious parts of the mind in Jungian psychotherapy, I also explore our relationship with nature and how reconnecting with nature can help us rediscover a sense of wholeness within ourselves. Jung called this archetype of wholeness the Self.

In the therapeutic process, I ensure professionalism, confidentiality, and anonymity in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act. I am committed to the ethical code of the Slovenian Chamber of Psychotherapists (SKZP) and the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP).

I continuously invest in my own process of self-discovery and growth through Jungian psychoanalysis. I also engage in additional education to deepen my understanding of Jungian psychology, sandplay therapy, psychedelic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and spirituality.