Alternative Medicine Conferences
Townsend Letter, the Examiner of Alternative Medicine publishes a print magazine about alternative medicine. It is written by researchers, health practitioners and patients. As a forum for the entire alternative medicine community, we present scientific information — pro and con — on a wide variety of alternative medicine topics.
For your convenience, we maintain the following list of alternative medicine conferences. If you would like to have your conference considered for inclusion in this calendar, please e-mail us. If you notice any broken links, please e-mail our Webmistress. Thank you!
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APRIL 4-6: AMERICAN APITHERAPY SOCIETY 13th ANNUAL COURSE AND CONFERENCE – A Modern Look at Ancient Healing Treatments Using Bee Sting Therapy and Honeybee Hive Products @ The Quality Inn in Seattle, Washington. Apitherapy training and conference of the American Apitherapy Society, Inc. CONTACT: 631-470-9446; http://www.apitherapy.org
APRIL 5: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR NEURO-ENDOCRINE REGULATION SEMINAR with Dr. Theresa Dale in Irvine, California. Dr. Dale's clinically proven laboratory based approach for anti-aging, optimal wellness and neuro-endocrine regeneration. Sponsored by Diagnos-Techs, Inc. Also, MAY 3 in San Jose, California; JUNE 28 in Austin, Texas; MAY 31 in Louisville, Kentucky. CONTACT: 818-864-6118
APRIL 5: PEDIATRIC ACUTE ILLNESS & ALTERNATIVES TO ANTIBIOTICS – Holistic Pediatric Training Weekend Seminar @ Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, California. Instructor: Randall Neustaedter, OMD. 7 hrs. CONTACT: Jane Sheppard, 707-570-0408; http://www.healthychild.com
APRIL 5-6: SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE ON BOTANICAL MEDICINE FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS in Tempe, Arizona. Speakers: Paul Bergner; Amanda McQuade Crawford; David Crow, LAc; Deborah Frances, ND; Tori Hudson, ND; Cascade Anderson Geller; Phyllis Hogan; Mimi Kamp; Michael Moore; Kenneth Proefrock, ND; and Ayurvedic physicians Dube and Sumita from India. Topics include herbs and statins, interstitial cystitis, treating type II diabetes without glucophage, Ayurvedic materia medica and much more. Ethnobotanical healing arts of the Hopi and other native peoples; herb walks at the Desert Botanical Garden and Friday field studies April 4. CE credits for health professionals. CONTACT: 800-252-0688; http://www.botanicalmedicine.org
APRIL 5-6: BODYBIO presents THE PK PROTOCOL™ with Edward & Patricia Kane & Domenick Braccia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Safe and efficient detoxification of the brain and CNS after exposure to neurotoxins from infection, toxic mold, chemicals, and heavy metals to treat neurological disorders. CONTACT: 888-320-8338; http://www.bodybio.com
APRIL 6: MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC ASTHMA – Holistic Pediatric Training Weekend Seminar @ Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, California. Instructor: Randall Neustaedter, OMD. 7 hrs. CONTACT: Jane Sheppard, 707-570-0408; http://www.healthychild.com
APRIL 7-11: TELEMEDICINE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES in Damascus, Syria. A special session, organized by Dr. Hanene Trichili and Dr. Mounir Dhibi, of the International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies. This session represents a serious attempt to analyze the most important issues in the field of telemedicine in developing countries, to discuss the actual state and encountered problems, to propose solutions, and to diffuse the culture of collaboration in the medical field. CONTACT: http://conferences.enst-bretagne.fr/ictta/
APRIL 11-13: OZONE THERAPY AND UVB THERAPY COURSE with Dr. Frank Shallenberger MD, HMD, in Reno, Nevada. Topics: A complete Oxygen/Ozone Therapy course from theory to practical application. (i) Ozone Therapy – biochemistry, immunology, physiology, autohemotherapy, intestinal insufflation, and all protocols! (ii) Prolozone Therapy™ - ozone injections for back & neck pain, herniated discs, degenerative joints, sciatica, rotator cuff, and more protocols! (iii) Ultraviolet therapy protocols (iv) Energy and Disease – a complete rationale for using ozone and oxygen. Is lack of energy the result or the cause of aging? Attendance limited to 35 practitioners. CONTACT: 877-543-3398 (+1 250-654-0092 from overseas); http://www.ozonecourse.com
APRIL 11-14: 3rd ANNUAL JOINT AMERICAN HOMEOPATHIC CONFERENCE @ Crowne Plaza at the Crossings in Warwick, Rhode Island. CONTACT: National Center for Homeopathy, 703-548-7790; http://nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org
APRIL 12: PRACTICE BUILDING SEMINAR WITH TRILOGY MANAGEMENT in Portland, Oregon. Sponsored by Biotics Research NW. Also, JUNE 14. CONTACT: 800-636-6913; http://www.bioticsnw.com.
APRIL 12: LYME-INDUCED AUTISM CONFERENCE in Fort Lee, New Jersey. CONTACT: 877-650-4046; info@liafoundation.org; http://www.liafoundation.org
APRIL 12-13: CRAYHON RESEARCH presents USING FOOD AND NUTRIENTS TO HEAL @ Hampton Inn and Suites in Stamford, Connecticut. An intensive review of the newly revised Crayhon research diet manual with Robert Crayhon, MS; Dr. Mark Schauss; and nutritionist David Vaughn. CONTACT: 877-272-9466; http://www.CrayhonResearch.com
APRIL 19: NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING: GOING BEYOND CLINICAL RESULTS with Dr. Paul Varnas in Portland, Oregon. Sponsored by Biotics Research NW. CONTACT: 800-636-6913; http://www.bioticsnw.com.
APRIL 19-20: BUILDING BIOLOGY CONFERENCE @ Hotel-Radisson Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee. For anyone interested in learning more about creating healthy living spaces. Learn about the latest science in the field of electromagnetic radiation and healthy buildings. CONTACT: 727-461-4371; http://www.buildingbiology.net
APRIL 20-OCTOBER 31: COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE ON ACUPUNCTURE FOR PHYSICIANS – PHASE 1 (220 hours). A multimedia home educational program with 8 days of face-to-face training (June 21-June28 in San Francisco, California). Presented by University of California Irvine, School of Medicine, Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine; Oakstone Medical Publishing; and Academy of Pain Research. CONTACT: 415-731-1330 or 888-882-1330; apr@acupuncturecourse.org; http://www.acupuncturecourse.org
APRIL 25-27: 16th ANNUAL WORLD CONGRESS ON ANTI-AGING MEDICINE & REGENERATIVE BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES – Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative Biomedical Technologies @ Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The latest advancements in stem cell therapeutics, chronic infection tx, obesity/diabetes pandemic tx & dx, DNA repair mechanisms, aesthetic/cosmetic laser procedures. Pre-congress workshops/seminars on APRIL 23-25. CONTACT: 773-528-1000 or 800-558-1267; http://www.worldhealth.net
APRIL 26-27: PEDIATRIC FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE – Holistic Pediatric Training Weekend Seminar @ Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, California. Instructors: Elisa Song, MD & Randall Neustaedter, OMD. 14 hrs. CONTACT: Jane Sheppard, 707-570-0408; http://www.healthychild.com
APRIL 26-27: CRAYHON RESEARCH presents THE HEALING JOURNEY @ The Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado. An advanced weekend seminar for health professionals. CONTACT: 877-272-9466; http://www.CrayhonResearch.com
MAY 2-4: 37th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE TODAY @ Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada. CONTACT: 416-733-2117; centre@orthomed.org; http://www.orthomed.org
MAY 17: ADVANCED PERSPECTIVES IN FIVE PHASE CONSTITUTIONAL PEDIATRICS – Holistic Pediatric Training Weekend Seminar @ Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College (AIMC) in Berkeley, California. Instructor: Efrem Korngold, OMD. 14 hrs. CONTACT: Jane Sheppard, 707-570-0408; http://www.healthychild.com
MAY 17-22: 8th BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF FATTY ACIDS AND LIPIDS (ISSFAL) in Kansas City, Missouri. CONTACT: 913-381-1123 or 001-913-381-1123 (International); DJ@OnyxMeetingsandEvents.com; http://www.issfal2008.org
MAY 23-25: 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTEGRATIVE, COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (ICAM) AND MENTAL HEALTH @ Sheraton Centre Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This integrative conference will cover the fields of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, allopathic, energy medicine, homeopathic and naturopathic medicine as well as nursing aspects and aromatherapy. CONTACT: Jeannie at 403-580-2822; camconference@gmail.com; http://www.camspecialistsconnect.com
MAY 28-JUNE1: WILDERNESS MEDICINE – "Medicine and the Spirit of Adventure" in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pre-conference workshops: "Wilderness and Urban Survival," "Wilderness Navigation," and "Practical Wilderness Medicine Skills." CONTACT: 888-995-3088 or 406-522-9038; info@mountaindestinations.com; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
MAY 31-JUNE1: NRT with Dr. Gary Lasneski in Seattle, Washington. Sponsored by Biotics Research NW. CONTACT: 800-636-6913; http://www.bioticsnw.com.
MAY 31-JUNE 2: MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH HERB SYMPOSIUM in Black Mountain, North Carolina (near Asheville). Workshops include herbs of Belize, HPV and cervical dysplasia, eye disorders, the Shaman's pharmacy, reducing the effects of environmental toxins and research on multiple drug resistant pathologies. New this year: herbal therapeutics series with certificate. Pre-conference intensive May 30 with Mary Bove ND on children's health. CE credits for health professionals. CONTACT: 800-252-0688; http://www.botanicalmedicine.org
MAY 31-JUNE 6: CANADIAN ACADEMY OF HOMEOPATHY presents ESSENTIALS OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC PRESCRIBING with André Saine, ND, in Outremont, Québec, Canada. Provides excellent training in acute and chronic prescribing, with methodical instruction in case taking and analysis, prescription, and follow-up. Ideally suited for practitioners wanting to achieve mastery in homeopathy. Live case-taking and analysis vividly illustrate the material. CONTACT: Francine Gauthier, 514-279-6629, ext. 221; chh@videotron.ca; http://www.homeopathy.ca
MAY 31-DECEMBER 15: COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE ON TRADITIONAL CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FOR PHYSICIANS (275 hours). A comprehensive home study program includes an 8-day, face-to-face session (September 13-20 in San Francisco, California). Presented by University of California Irvine, School of Medicine, Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine; Oakstone Medical Publishing; and Academy of Pain Research. CONTACT: 415-731-1330 or 888-882-1330; apr@acupuncturecourse.org; http://www.acupuncturecourse.org
JUNE 7-8: WOMEN'S HEALTH AND NATURAL MEDICINE INTENSIVE with Tori Hudson @ Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre in Toronto, Canada. CONTACT: 416-995-8755; getinfo@integrativehealthseminars.com; http://integrativehealthseminars.com/seminars.html
JUNE 7-13: WILDERNESS MEDICINE INTENSIVE SKILLS COURSE AND RAFTING ADVENTURE on the Klamath River in Northern California. Topics include hypothermia, frostbite and altitude illness; improvised immobilization and splinting; backcountry evacuation; patient assessment in wilderness; management of wounds, fractures, sprains, and other common problems. Also wilderness survival, whitewater raft skills, and basic mountaineering skills. 23 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
JUNE 9-13: CANADIAN ACADEMY OF HOMEOPATHY presents ILLUSTRATED COMPARATIVE MATERIA MEDICA PURA in Outremont, Québec, Canada Compares and contrasts 30+ remedies, with a multitude of vivid case illustrations from Dr. André Saine's clinical experience and research in old journals, making the remedies easy to assimilate. Experienced practitioners gave this course a standing ovation in Germany, 2007, and many have claimed increased clinical success resulting from the course. A live case with analysis will be taken mid-week. CONTACT: Francine Gauthier, 514-279-6629, ext. 221: chh@videotron.ca; http://www.homeopathy.ca
JUNE 12-15: FOOD AS MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL NUTRITIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM @ Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Sponsored by The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. CEUs available. CONTACT: Klara Royal at 202-966-7338, ext 241; fam@cmbm.org; http://www.cmbm.org
JUNE 19-22: 26th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MAN AND HIS ENVIRONMENT @ Richardson Hotel in Richardson, Texas. Focus: Innovative Aspects and Treatment of Molds, Mycotoxins and Chemical Sensitivity. This event is jointly sponsored by the American Environmental Health Foundation and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. 24 Category 1 credits, PRA/AMA; 2A credits, ADA; 28.8 Type 1 Contact Hours, TNA/ANCC (subject to change). CONTACT: 800-428-2343 or 214-361-9515; http://www.aehf.com
JUNE 19-26: ISSSEEM 18th ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Energy, Intent, and Healing in Boulder, Colorado. Presenters include Larry Dossey, Dean Radin, Luisah Teish, Donna Eden, Gary Craig, and Brian Greene. CONTACT: 303-425-4625; info@issseem.org; http://www.issseem.org
JUNE 21: THORNE RESEARCH
FORUM ON THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION
Join Al Czap, Alan L. Miller, ND, and Tom Malterre, MS, CN, as they present a
series of informative lectures on: Purity, Quality, and GMPs in the Dietary Supplement
Industry; The Epidemic of Vitamin D Deficiency; Detoxification in a Toxic World;
and New Information in Nutrition Research. Newark Airport Marriott, Newark, New
Jersey. CONTACT: phone 800-228-1966 or tia@thorne.com.
JUNE 26-29: 2nd ANNUAL LYME-AUTISM CONNECTION CONFERENCE @ Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California (near Palm Springs). CONTACT: 877-650-4046; info@liafoundation.org; http://www.liafoundation.org
JULY 18-20: CRAYHON RESEARCH presents BOULDERFEST 2008 @ Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colorado. The latest findings in nutritional and natural healing. CONTACT: phone 775-823-5333 (8-4 PT) or 877-272-9466; fax 775-856-3313; http://www.CrayhonResearch.com
JULY 24-27: AMERICAN BIOLOGICS' JUBILEE YEAR 20th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM – Integrative Medicine @ Heiligendamm, Baltic Sea, Germany. This symposium will sell out early. CONTACT: American Biologics, 800-227-4473 or 619-429-8200
JULY 25-27: AMERICAN NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (largest naturopathic medical association in North America) 27th ANNUAL CONVENTION @ Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Offers a wide range of topics and products to interest the naturopathic physician and other natural health care practitioners. Also, ANCB and ANMCB certification exams and Quantum Medicine certification. CONTACT: ANMA, PO Box 96273, Las Vegas, Nevada 89193; 702-897-7053.
JULY 26-27: NW HERB FEST @ Wise Acres Herbal Educational Center in Pleasant Hill, Oregon. Advanced classes available such as Phytohormones in Health; Neurotransmitter Herbs; Insulin Resistance: Pathophysiology & Therapeutics; Tongue Diagnosis & Pulse Diagnosis. Register for only $145 if paid prior to May 1. CE available for some professions. CONTACT: 541-736-0164; class@herbaltransitions.com; http://www.herbaltransitions.com
AUGUST 16-27: INCA TRAIL/MACHU PICCHU/AMAZON RAINFOREST WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. Also, SEPTEMBER 20-OCTOBER 1. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
SEPTEMBER 5-7: LOOMIS INSTITUTE SEMINAR 1 – The Hidden Causes of Chronic Complaints and the Use of Food Enzymes in Clinical Practice in Chicago, Illinois. This seminar is designed to teach you to use the knowledge you already have, together with the Loomis system, to recognize the hidden causes in your most difficult problem cases. CONTACT: Loomis Institute of Enzyme Nutrition, 800-662-2630; http://www.loomisinstitute.com
SEPTEMBER 13: METAGENICS presents ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS ON THE ATTACK with Robert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New protocols for natural, safe, and rapid detoxification. New nutrigenomic strategies to remove heavy metals, while simultaneously increasing cellular antioxidants. In-depth knowledge of how toxins impact many aspects of health. Also, SEPTEMBER 14 in Kansas City, Missouri; SEPTEMBER 27 in Boston, Massachusetts; SEPTEMBER 28 in Washington, DC; OCTOBER 11 in Houston, Texas; OCTOBER 12 in Cleveland, Ohio; OCTOBER 25 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; OCTOBER 26 in Phoenix, Arizona; NOVEMBER 8 in Orlando, Florida; NOVEMBER 9 in Atlanta, Georgia; NOVEMBER 15 in Charlotte, North Carolina; NOVEMBER 16 IN Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: 800-692-9400; 800-268-6200 (Canada); http://www.metagenics.com/seminars/environmental_toxins.asp
SEPTEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 8: COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE ON ACUPUNCTURE FOR PHYSICIANS – PHASE 2 (80 hours). A multimedia home educational program with 8 days of face-to-face training (November 1-8 in San Francisco, California). Covers general medicine, pain management, obstetrics and gynecology, affective disorders, etc., emphasizing treatment of individual medical disorders. Presented by University of California Irvine, School of Medicine, Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine; Oakstone Medical Publishing; and Academy of Pain Research. CONTACT: 415-731-1330 or 888-882-1330; apr@acupuncturecourse.org; http://www.acupuncturecourse.org
OCTOBER 5-10: FLYFISHING CME ADVENTURE in Northern California. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
OCTOBER 5-19: AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARI & KILIMANJARO ASCENT WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. Also, JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 3. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
OCTOBER 12-18: TUSCANY BICYCLE TOUR WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
NOVEMBER 2- 9: BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE TOUR TO GERMANY. Join us for our 35th group tour including the world famous "Medicine Week" in Baden-Baden. Other special features include private OIRF English language seminars with renowned German lecturers as well as pharmacy and clinic visits. CONTACT: Occidental Institute at 800-663-8342; (250) 490-3318; fax (250) 490-3348; support@oirf.com; http://www.oirf.com
2009
JANUARY 3-17, 2009: EXPLORE INDIA HIMALAYAN ADVENTURE WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
JANUARY 21-29: EXPLORE PATAGONIA WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
FEBRUARY 11-22: EXPLORE ANTARTICA WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category I CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
APRIL 6-23: MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE SEMINAR. 16 Category 1 CMEs available. CONTACT: Bio Bio Expeditions, 800-246-7238; http://www.wilderness-medicine.com
