FUNDACION SAN RAFAEL

What FUNDACION SAN RAFAEL does

Fundación San Rafael is a Buenos Aires-based nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by Dr. Juan Wolfram Schneider to operate the Therapeutikum, an integrated healing center grounded in Anthroposophic Medicine as developed by Rudolf Steiner and Ita Wegman. Its core offering is the Centro Médico San Rafael, which delivers integrated healthcare through the ITA (Integración Terapéutica Antroposófica) program — a weekly interdisciplinary case-discussion model — alongside external consultations in cardiology, pediatrics, odontology, psychology, and other specialties, including a subsidized Consultorio Social for economically limited patients and teleconsultation services.

The foundation complements its medical practice with an educational vertical offering formation programs in Waldorf pedagogy, euritmia, curative pedagogy, and Anthroposophy studies, plus workshops for children and adults. A cultural vertical operates through the 200-capacity Auditorio San Rafael, which hosts concerts, theater, and conferences and is also available for rental. Funding derives from medical consultation fees (on a sliding scale), ticketed cultural events (ARS 10,000-29,000 per ticket), recurring donations from the Amigos Protectores membership program (ARS 500-10,000/month), formation course fees, and auditorium rentals. Customer segments span individual patients, families, anthroposophic community members, professional trainees, and event organizers, with institutional reach across South America as the primary reference center for Anthroposophic Medicine in the region.

Name

FUNDACION SAN RAFAEL

Legal name

Fundación San Rafael

Website

https://fundacionsanrafael.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación San Rafael is a Buenos Aires-based nonprofit operating the Therapeutikum, an integrated anthroposophic medical center offering interdisciplinary healthcare, formation programs in Waldorf pedagogy and euritmia, and cultural events through its 200-seat auditorium, serving individual patients, families, and professional trainees across South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anthroposophic healthcare and cultural education

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Primary Care Practices (HLAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Anthroposophic medicine
• Integrative healthcare services
• Medical consultations
• Cultural event venue
• Waldorf pedagogy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program - Amigos Protectores: Monthly donation program where members contribute between $1,000-$10,000 Argentine pesos monthly (or $500 for youth under 28) in exchange for discounts at partner businesses including Weleda, Hausbrot, Demetria, and others. Members receive a protector card with benefits.
2. Medical Consultations: Medical consultations across multiple specialties including anthroposophic and conventional medicine. The ITA program uses a suggested payment system where patients can pay what they can afford, with higher payments subsidizing those with fewer resources.
3. Cultural Events and Auditions: Revenue from cultural events held in the auditorium including concerts, theater performances, and workshops. Events typically charge contribution fees (bono contribución) ranging from $10,000-$29,000 per ticket.
4. Educational Programs and Courses: Fees from formation programs including Waldorf pedagogy training, euritmia classes, theater workshops for children and adolescents, and curative pedagogy courses.
5. Auditorium Rental: Rental income from the San Rafael Auditorium which can accommodate up to 200 people for school events, congresses, theater performances, concerts, conferences, seminars, and product presentations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundación San Rafael delivers integrated anthroposophic medical care through its Centro Médico San Rafael, anchored by the ITA (Integración Terapéutica Antroposófica) interdisciplinary program in which physicians and therapists of various specialties meet weekly to discuss patient cases and collaborate on treatment. Complementary offerings include external medical consultations across specialties, anthroposophic dentistry and psychology, teleconsultations, and a Consultorio Social providing subsidised care for economically limited patients.

Product overview

Fundación San Rafael operates as a unified healthcare and cultural institution organized around the Therapeutikum model. The core offering consists of the Centro Médico San Rafael, which provides integrated medical services through multiple delivery channels: the ITA (Integración Terapéutica Antroposófica) interdisciplinary program, external consultations, anthroposophic dentistry, and psychology services. Supporting these medical offerings are educational and cultural programs including eurhythmry and theater workshops for children and adults, Waldorf crafts teacher training, and the cultural agenda featuring performances and events. The institution also offers the Audiorio San Rafael as a rental venue. The organization functions as a single integrated institution rather than a platform-with-modules architecture, where the medical center serves as the foundational service and educational/cultural programs provide complementary therapeutic and community engagement activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro Médico San Rafael

Quantifiable outcome

• 34 years of continuous operation as a reference center for Anthroposophic Medicine in South America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Weleda / Farmacia BelladonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeleda is an anthroposophic pharmacy and cosmetics company. Farmacia Belladona, located near the foundation, provides anthroposophic medications with discounts for Amigos Protectores members (up to 15%).
• HausbrotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHausbrot is a bakery (Casa de pan) located at Ramallo 2570 within the foundation premises, offering 10% discount to members at their San Rafael branch.
• Demetria Cocina Sana y NaturalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant offering healthy natural cuisine, providing 15% discount to foundation members.
• Editorial AntroposóficaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnthroposophic publishing house located in Munro, Vicente López, offering 30% discount on books to foundation members through both physical store and online purchasing.
• AMAA (Asociación de Médicos Antroposóficos de la Argentina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Anthroposophic Physicians of Argentina, with headquarters at the Therapeutikum. Offers 'Curso de Medicina con Orientación Antroposófica' (3-year program) and is represented on the foundation's Consultative Council.
• AAPsiA (Asociación Argentina de Psicólogos Antroposóficos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Anthroposophic Psychologists of Argentina, collaborating on psychological care services and represented on the foundation's Consultative Council.
• Sociedad Antroposófica en ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnthroposophical Society in Argentina, the main organization for anthroposophic philosophy in the country. Representatives participate on the foundation's Consultative Council.
• Various Waldorf Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Waldorf schools including Arcángel Gabriel, Cielo Claro, Colegio Rudolf Steiner, Escuela Clara de Asís, and others. Listed as useful resources for families interested in Waldorf pedagogy.
• Broker de Seguros Wittenberg y AsociadosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance broker offering discounts on all insurance coverages to foundation members.
• OPA Café LiterariominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCafé and bookstore located at Ramallo 2625, Saavedra, offering 15% discount to foundation members.
• Heladerías ChungominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIce cream shop located at Av. San Isidro Labrador 4598, Saavedra, offering 15% discount on entire menu and 15% on café to members paying in cash.
• AABDA (Asociación para la Agricultura Biológica Dinámica de Argentina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for Biological Dynamic Agriculture in Argentina, linked to the foundation's expanded mission including biodynamic agriculture.
• El Grial Casa de SaludminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnthroposophic health center in Córdoba, listed as a resource for anthroposophic medicine outside Buenos Aires.
• ITA Equipo EscobarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnthroposophic Therapeutic Integration team based in Ing. Maschwitz, extending ITA program services to that region.
• Astromelias TeatrominorOthersTheater group that performs at the foundation, presenting shadow theater and children's performances.
• Ensamble UrbanominorOthersBrass and percussion ensemble that performs educational concerts at the auditorium.
• Escuela de Euritmia AlephminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurythmy school providing classes at the foundation and collaborating on performances.
• Hogar AmarantaminorOthersChildren's home collaborating with the foundation on euritmy performances, with buffet sales benefiting the organization.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Klinik Arlesheim: Swiss anthroposophic hospital integrating conventional and anthroposophic medicine with artistic therapies — the closest international analogue to Fundación San Rafael's Centro Médico and ITA program model.
• Filderklinik: Anthroposophic hospital near Stuttgart, Germany offering interdisciplinary anthroposophic care and physician training — directly comparable as an anthroposophic clinical and educational institution.
• Raphael Medical Centre: UK anthroposophic medical facility combining conventional and anthroposophic treatment with therapeutic arts — comparable in its therapeutic-eurythmy and integrative-care model.
• El Grial Casa de Salud: Anthroposophic health center in Córdoba, Argentina listed as a partner resource by Fundación San Rafael — directly comparable as a fellow Argentine anthroposophic clinic pursuing the same therapeutic model in a different region.

Emerging players

• Hospital de Clinicas de São Bernardo do Campo: Anthroposophic hospital in São Paulo, Brazil — regional peer offering inpatient anthroposophic care in South America outside Argentina, serving a comparable integrative-medicine patient base.

Others

• Weleda: Global anthroposophic pharmaceutical and natural cosmetics company partnered with the foundation via the Amigos Protectores discount network — comparable as an anthroposophic ecosystem player rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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