Biography of Vivian V. Vetrano D.C., hM Biography of Vivian V. Vetrano D.C., hM
After graduating with honors from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, V.
Virginia Vetrano interned at the world famous Dr. Shelton'sHealth School, studying
Natural Hygiene under both Dr. Shelton and Dr. Carl Correlle. They had earmarked
her to be the first graduate from the American College of Natural Hygiene, chartered
by Mr. C.E. Doolin and Dr. Shelton. She then went on to study chiropractic,
receiving the "Keeler Plaque" award upon graduation.
Immediately after graduating with a D.C. degree, Dr. Vetrano took over as manager
and sole Doctor practicing at Dr. Shelton's Health School for the next 18 years,
guiding thousands of people through short and long fasts, teaching the principles
of Natural Hygiene, editing, writing for and producing Dr. Shelton's Hygienic
Review, and saving lives.
Wanting more knowledge, Dr. Vetrano enrolled in the Kansas City Naturopathic
College, and the United American Medical College inCanada, and further, received
a degree in Homeopathic Medicine. Being able to speak fluent French quickly
opened the door for her to become an international speaker on the topic of Natural
Hygiene. In the late 1970's Dr. Vetrano conducted a speaking tour in Canada,
lecturing in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Trois Rivieres and many other small
cities. She lectured in French to the French Canadians who seemed to enjoy her
Tex/French accent. Many people sought her guidance after that tour, including
a woman who had a polyp almost the size of a cantaloupe. Following Dr. Vetrano's
strict instructions, the woman was able to rid herself of the growth without
surgery.
In the early 80's, T.C. Fry began purchasing persimmon trees from Korea. He
made connections with the Tubercular Sanatarium and boasted that he could have
all their tubercular patients well in one month. The Korean people took him
up on it. He chose Dr. Vetrano to be the doctor in charge of the entire project.
She started with at least 50 tubercular patients under her care. When the news
hit the media in Korea, literally hundreds of people called to see if they could
be admitted to the project. Many of the patients became completely well within
the space of that month, while many, many others were on their way to complete
recovery by the time Dr. Vetrano left Korea.
The project was such a success, due to the fantastic news coverage, that Dr.
Vetrano, Mr. Fry and the rest of their staff were asked to speak in Seoul. The
four story auditorium was packed so tightly that literally thousands of people
in the streets were refused entry and sent home. Both Dr. Vetrano and Mr. Fry
were presented with special awards and Dr. Vetrano was asked to come back and
accept charge of the entire sanatarium.
In the late 80's Dr. Vetrano lectured in a series of seminars all over the United
States. She made several films in California with Mr. Fry,then lectured in more
seminars as well as for independent Hygienic groups.
In the 1990's Dr. Keki Sidhwa invited Dr. Vetrano to speak in England for the
British Natural Hygiene Society, celebrating its 25th year ofexistence. She
then traveled to France and spoke for the French Natural Hygiene movement, then
Italy for the Italian Hygienic Community where she was specially honored.
Dr. Vetrano was president of the American Natural Hygiene Society (now the National
Health Association) for two terms and served on the Board of Directors for several
years. She had been a regular speaker for the ANHS from 1965 until 1987. She
was also a certified member of the International Association of Professional
Hygienists.
To reach Dr. V. V. Vetrano for telephone consultations or for further information,
write or call: P.O. Box 190, Barksdale, Texas 78828-0190, (830) 234-3499, E-mail
vvvetrano@rionet.cc.
website: http://vetrano.cjb.net