New York Hydropathic and Physiological School

The New York Hydropathic and Physiological School founded by Russell Thacher Trall on October 1, 1853, at 15 Laight Street, in New York City was a hydropathic and medical school known for its advocacy of natural therapies and vegetarianism.

New England Female Medical College in Boston was the first, opening its doors in 1848.

[3][4] The school emphasized hydropathy, also known as the "water cure," vegetarian dietary therapies, sanitation, hygiene, exercise, and abandoning most of the materia medica used by allopathic physicians.

[5] Founder Russell T. Trall was one of the first medical advocates of vegan nutrition[6][7] The school moved to Florence, New Jersey by 1869 and continued in operation until 1875 when it was offered for sale.

[8][9][10] At the same address on Laight Street, Trall also operated The Hygienic Institute.