The Greatest and Highest Goods

The greatest and highest goods have always been achieved in service of something greater than oneself. The pursuit of truth requires courage, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to Doing Good.

Our story begins with a question:

Thomas Watson English Puritan · c. 1620 – 1686
"Question. 1. What is the chief end of man?

Answer. Man's chief end is to glorify God"
— Thomas Watson, "Man's Chief End" (1692), A Body of Divinity

In the Beginning...

Historically, alchemy began as the practitioners quest to transmute metals (referred to as "Chrysopoiea") and discover cure all elixers, and became the foundation upon which chemistry would rise. Yet while genuine seekers advanced knowledge, charlatans corrupted its promise for personal gain.

The deeper reading took a moral interpretation: turn what is base into what is good. As impure metals refine to gold, a disordered heart can be formed toward virtue, toward a "heart of gold." From that vision grew a discipline: the pursuit of alchemy, science, and an understanding of the wonders of life to create a better world.

Francis Bacon captured this sacred pursuit in his Instauratio Magna, reflecting on the Biblical Proverb:

Francis Bacon Philosopher, Statesman · 1561 – 1626
"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but it is the glory of the king to find a thing out."
— Francis Bacon, Instauratio Magna

He understood the "true end of knowledge" as not "for the pleasure of the mind… or for superiority to others, or for profit, or fame, or power… but for the benefit and use of life."

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Isaac Newton Natural Philosopher · 1643 – 1727
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants."
— Isaac Newton, Letter to Robert Hooke (1675)

Inspired by alchemy's giants, Isaac Newton, John Winthrop Jr., Robert Boyle, and their contemporaries, who advanced science, philosophy, and knowledge as transformative approaches to improving human conditions, we draw from these divine philosophers. Their aim was transformation for human good; ours is the same.

We carry forward their commitment to Doing Good through honest, effective treatments and scientifically based personalized treatment protocols. Beyond medical treatment, we offer educational content spanning science, history, philosophy, and wellness, empowering informed health decisions.

We exist to continue the mission of those who understood man's chief end.

An Invitation

Undergo an alchemical transformation. When you feel good, you see clearly. When you're strong, you serve naturally: your family, your friends, your community.

The work continues, and it's one we can't do alone. Each generation must take up the tools of those who came before, carrying forward the mission of doing good. Together, we can build something worthy of those who inspired us.

"My sword, I give to him that shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him that can get it. My marks and scars I carry with me, to be a witness for me, that I have fought his battles, who will now be my rewarder."
—John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress
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Founder

Jorge Garza

As the founder of Alchemical Transformations, Jorge wants to make a meaningful impact in the world, and improving the healthcare system is one of the ways he has been working toward that vision. Like everyone else, he is on the journey of “Doing Good” and, as a patient of Alchemical Transformations Health Services himself, he understands the importance of this mission firsthand.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Jorge wears many hats. He is an attorney, a teacher, and is on the management side of Alchemical Transformations Health Services.

Inspired by the wisdom of influential historical figures, Jorge is dedicated to keeping their legacies alive and sharing the richness and depth of their ideas with others.

Jorge enjoys reading, lifting weights, and spending time with his beloved pets: two Chihuahuas, Paris and Dariah, and two cats, Lucy and Quincy (named after John Quincy Adams).