Miller is founder & CEO of Wilbur Hot Springs Health Maintenance Organization providing healing, prevention, and health maintenance. Miller began the present Wilbur Hot Springs Sanctuary for the Self in 1972 combining the safety and security of the pristine Wilbur springs environment with a modern personal mind-body health philosophy emphasizing dignity and respect for all. He also revitalized the ancient healing method the Greeks called Balneology – the science of the therapeutic use of natural hot mineral waters. As the founder of the Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program, Miller integrated his techniques of humanistic psychology and psycho-physical fitness training with social model rehabilitation. During the 1980s, he helped detoxify over 1,500 persons at Wilbur Hot Springs. None of these people were medicated or hospitalized during their residential treatment. Miller believes the professionally designed Wilbur ambiance and pristine environment, combined with the therapeutic qualities of the mineral hot springs were significant adjunct to his 86% two-year success rate. Miller’s approaches to healing have been the subject of national television news reports, print media, two film documentaries, and the book Gestalting Addiction. In order to share information with the general public, he co-authored a weekly news column in the San Francisco Chronicle, while co-hosting a weekly syndicated radio program. Miller has presented his work at national conferences of the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Psychotherapists and the White House Conference on Drugs. He has spent 50 years studying, teaching, researching, administering and practicing psychology, health education, psychotherapy and Executive Consulting. His experiences include:
In addition to continuing his professional work in psychology, and performing his ongoing role as "Wilbur Caretaker," Miller currently hosts a weekly radio program, "Mind Body Health & Politics," on NPR affiliate KZYX & Z radio in Mendocino County. Known for its wide ranging discussions on politics and health, the show's format includes guest interviews, guest speakers, and listener call in. Miller's website for the show offers a forum & soundboard for the listeners to interact with the show and its guests.
