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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2012
MAY 2-4: URMPM SEMINAR FOR RISK & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE 2012 @ University of London, London, United Kingdom. Education of patient safety principle and method to clinical workers by world famous leaders in UK. CONTACT: http://www.urmpm.org/IESRE2012May/
MAY 2-6: AMERICAN COLLEGE FOR ADVANCEMENT IN MEDICINE (ACAM) SPRING 2012 EDUCATION SUMMIT @ Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California. CONTACT: http://www.acamsandiego,com
MAY 3: THE CASCADE SEMINAR in Salt Lake City, Utah. Presented by American Nutriceuticals. The Cascade explains the nature, characteristics and personality of cancer and the effective strategies to prevent it and return the body to a balanced state. Discussion will include simple techniques and hands-on direction for implementing The Cascade biosurvey into your practice using the ZYTO system. Featured speakers are medical advisory board members Damon Miller, MD, and Lisa Caller, AP, DOM. For physicians and practitioners only. Limited space. CONTACT: 888-848-2546; info@888vitality.com; http://www.888vitality.com/zyto
MAY 3-6: ACAM SPRING 2012 EDUCATION SUMMIT @ Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California. Courses on balancing hormones, chelation therapy, hyperbarics, pain management , Lyme disease, metal toxicology, oxidative medicine, and protecting and managing legal risks to the integrative practice. CONTACT: 800-532-3688; http://www.acamsandiego.com
MAY 3-6: 12TH CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR AGE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE @ Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. Sponsored by Age Management Medicine Group. CONTACT: 847-859-6117; rmerner@agemed.org; http://www.agemed.org
MAY 4-5: ZYTO ANNUAL CONFERENCE in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn about Zyto health-related software and technology that uses the body’s ability to respond to subtle stimuli to provide insights into health and wellness. Preceded by The Cascade Seminar. CONTACT: http://www.ZYTO.com
MAY 4-6: INNER ENGINEERING PROGRAM TECHNOLOGIES FOR WELLBEING @ George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Features world-renowned yogi and mystic, Sadhguru Vasudev. 26 CME credits. CONTACT: 832-408-0663; Houston@IshaFoundation.org; http://www.BeBreatheBlossom.com/Houston
MAY 4-11: international training in anthroposophic medicine and nursing @ Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California (near Sacramento). Topics include pediatric constitutional treatment; pain management; clinical introduction; foundations of anthroposophic nursing-certification course. CONTACT: A. Landman, MD or E. Sustick, RN, paamdrscourse@anthroposophy.org; http://www.paam.net
MAY 5-6: MORPHOGENIC FIELD TECHNIQUE- Advanced Procedure Clinical Level with Dr. Frank Springob in Redmond, Washington. Also, JUNE 2-3 in Portland, Oregon; JUNE 9-10 in Boise, Idaho. CONTACT: Standard Process NW, 800-292-6699; 425-882-0700.
MAY 10: CONTACT REGULATION THERMOGRAPHY WORKSHOP @ Waypoint Conference Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Focusing on interpretation skills with clinical protocols, including dental vector analysis. Led by James Odel, OMD, LAc (Inner Light Consultants, Kentucky) and Frank Pleus, MD, DDS (Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland). CONTACT: http://www.biologicalmedicinenetwork.org
MAY 11-12: PARADIGMS OF BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE @ Waypoint Conference Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Presenters: Frank Pleus, MD, DDS; James Odell, OMD, LAc; Bradford Harding, MD; Margaret McMorrow, LAc, MS. Topics include: acid/alkaline balance; food is medicine; detoxification of heavy metals, tick and mosquito borne infections/biological approaches; layered dried blood analysis; importance of teeth; EMF and radiation risks of wireless convenience; patient case study and more. CONTACT: Biological Medicine Network, 508-748-0816; info@biologicalmedicinenetwork.org; http://www.biologicalmedicinenetwork.org
MAY 13-15: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE @ the Jerusalem International Convention Center in Jerusalem, Israel. Held simultaneously in English, French, and German. CONTACT: Ravit Levy, 972-3-576-7750; rlevy@paragon-conventions.com; http://www.mediconvention.com/
MAY 16: NON-PROTOCOL MEDICINE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES – Part 1 of 4 Webinar (Free) with Ann McCombs, DO. Also, MAY 30, JUNE 13, JUNE 27. CONTACT: 866-924-6351; http://www.goenergetix.com/non-protocol-medicine-foundational-principles/
MAY 17-19: A4M presents 20TH ANNUAL WORLD CONGRESS ON ANTI-AGING & AESTHETIC MEDICINE, FELLOWSHIP IN ANTI-AGING, REGENERATIVE MEDICINE & THE STEM CELL FELLOWSHIP @ the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. CONTACT: 888-997-0112 or 561-893-8630; info@a4m.com; http://www.A4M.com/or12
MAY 17-20: 56TH ANNUAL NW NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS CONVENTION – “Physician Heal Thyself” @ SemiAhMoo Resort in Blaine, Washington. Lecturers include Caldwell Esselstyn MD; Walter Crinnion ND: Jeffrey Bland PhD; Denis Wilson MD; Peter D’Adamo ND; Doris Rapp MD; Bruce Lipton PhD; Amit Goswami PhD; Martin Pall PhD; Gina Nick ND; and more. Designed for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of naturopathic/alternative medicines from a range of different sources/fields. CONTACT: http://www.nwnpc.com
MAY 18: AAPS presents BUILDING A HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT PRACTICE & TOWN HALL: Restoring Medical Freedom 2012 @ Doubletree Hotel in Somerset, New Jersey. CONTACT: http://www.aapsonline.org/index.php/event/thrive_not_just_survive_xvi
MAY 18-20: SEMINAR & WORKSHOP ON ACUPUNCTURE, ELECTRO-THERAPEUTICS, BI-DIGITAL O-RING TEST & QI GONG @ the Holiday Inn-Manhattan in New York City, New York. Includes demonstrations of 5 minute non-invasive screening of malignancies and increasing normal cell telomere & Sirtuin 1 longevity gene for safe, effective treatment of cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, pain, etc. Organized by the International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics (chartered by the University of the State of New York, State Education Dept.). Also, JUNE 15-17; SEPTEMBER 14-16. CONTACT: Yoshiaki Omura, MD, ScD, 212-781-6262 (between noon & midnight); icaet@yahoo.com; http://www.icaet.org; http://www.bdort.org (or Viktor Wong, BS, 201-988-1888)
MAY 31-JUNE 3: INSTITUTE FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE ANNUAL CONFERENCE – A New Era in Preventing, Managing, and Reversing Cardiovascular and Metabolic Dysfunction @ Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona. Emerging research and effective clinical applications for cardiometabolic syndrome viewed through the functional medicine lens. CONTACT: 800-228-0622; http://functionalmedicine.org/
JUNE 1-3: BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY – EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING with Neal Rouzier, MD @ Hilton Garden Inn in Salt Lake City, Utah. Also, AUGUST 17-19. CONTACT: http://www.worldlinkmedical.com
JUNE 2-3: ARIZONA NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SPRING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE – The Science & Practical Application of Bio-Energetic Medicine @ Fiesta Resort & Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona. Speakers include Dr. Bill Tiller, Dr. Ninsha Manek, Dr. James Honeycutt, and Dr. James Oschman. 12.5 CME credits. CONTACT: 480-921-3088; dlasch@aznma.org; http://www.aznma.org
JUNE 2-4: MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH HERB SYMPOSIUM in Black Mountain, North Carolina (near Asheville). Intensives: Enchanted Slumber: The Role of Herbal Medicine in Sleep and Dreams with Tieraona Low Dog, MD on June 1; Managing and Reversing Environmental Illness with Walter Crinnion, ND; and A Hands-on Course in Herbal First Aid with 7Song. Other topics: subclinical hypothyroid-diagnosis and botanical treatment; cardio-active glycosides and clinical management of arrhythmia; the role of environmental toxicants in obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes; using full spectrum herbal medicines and phytopharmaceuticals in the herbalism of the future and much more! CEs for health professionals. CONTACT: 541-482-3016; http://www.botanicalmedicine.org
JUNE 7-8: TERRA MEDICA presents BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (Module I): The Nature of Biological Medicine and Essential Clinical Applications with Dr. Thomas Rau @ Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. CONTACT: 888-415-0535; http://www.terra-medica.com
JUNE 7-10: CENTER FOR MIND-BODY MEDICINE presents FOOD AS MEDICINE @ Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Washington, DC area. CONTACT: http://www.cmbm.org/professional-trainings/food-as-medicine/
JUNE 9-10: TERRA MEDICA presents BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (Module 2): The Gut: Restoration and Rebuilding with Dr. Thomas Rau @ Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. CONTACT: 888-415-0535; http://www.terra-medica.com
JUNE 13-16: AMERICAN HOLISTIC ASSOCIATION’S 32nd
ANNUAL CONFERENCE @ Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort in Snowbird, Utah. Theme: Holistic Nurses: Catalysts for Conscious Change. Featured keynote speakers: Suzanne Gordon, author of From Silence to Voice and Michael Bleich, PhD, RN, Dean for the School of Nursing at Oregon Health & Science University. CNE contact hours. CONTACT: http://ahna.org/conference
JUNE 15-17: BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM 2012 – Diagnosis & Therapy Applications for Your Biological Medicine Practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Roeland van Wijk plus ten internationally recognized lecturers and clinicians will present practical and effective applications on a broad range of methods and techniques within modern Biological Medicine. BioResonance workshop June 14 includes North American introduction of the MORA Nova. CONTACT: Occidental Institute, 800-663-8342; 250-490-3318; fax 250-490-3348; support@oirf.com; http://www.oirf.com
JUNE 15-17: SEMINAR & WORKSHOP ON ACUPUNCTURE, ELECTRO-THERAPEUTICS, BI-DIGITAL O-RING TEST & QI GONG @ the Holiday Inn-Manhattan in New York City, New York. Includes demonstrations of 5 minute non-invasive screening of malignancies and increasing normal cell telomere & Sirtuin 1 longevity gene for safe, effective treatment of cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, pain, etc. Organized by the International College of Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics (chartered by the University of the State of New York, State Education Dept.). Also, SEPTEMBER 14-16. CONTACT: Yoshiaki Omura, MD, ScD, 212-781-6262 (between noon & midnight); icaet@yahoo.com; http://www.icaet.org; http://www.bdort.org (or Viktor Wong, BS, 201-988-1888)
JUNE 21-24: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING (Level 3) with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in New Jersey/New York City area. Includes one-day refresher course in Level 1 & 2 with Dr. Marc Schwartz and supportive protocols with Andreanna Rainville, RN, LPM. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com
JUNE 22-24: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE III in New York City, New York. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com
JULY 13-15: FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION COURSE: Applying Functional Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention & Management @ Hilton New York in New York, New York. CONTACT: Katie Stephens, 253-858-4724 or 800-228-0622 (M-F 8-5 pm); katiestephens@fxmed.com
JULY 20: HOW TO OPTIMIZE INNER PHYSICIAN HEALING IN YOUR PATIENTS with Dr. Paul Yanick @ the 31st ANMA 31st Annual Convention @ Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. CONTACT: http://www.aaqm.org
JULY 20-22: AMERICAN NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (largest naturopathic medical association in North America) presents its 31st ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR @ the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Offering a wide range of topics and products to interest the naturopathic physician and other natural health care practitioners. 23 CE hours available. Also, ANMCB and AAQM certification exams. CONTACT: ANMA, PO Box 96273, Las Vegas, NV 89193; phone 888-202-4440; http://anma.org
AUGUST 1-4: DESIGNS FOR HEALTH presents GLACIERFEST 2012 – 2nd Annual Symposium on Nutritional Medicine @ Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell, Montana. CONTACT: http://www.glacierfest2012.com
AUGUST 9-11: 3RD NATIONAL AND 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE @ Circulo Oficiales de Mar in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. CONTACT: http://www.medicinaintegrativa.org.ar
SEPTEMBER 12-15: 13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE IN WOMEN’S HEALTH @ Hilton Sedona Resort in Sedona, Arizona. CONTACT: http://www.symposiamedicus.org
SEPTEMBER 14-16: 10TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL RESTORATIVE MEDICAL CONFERENCE – Evidence Based Clinical Research Reviews in Endocrinology & Cardiology @ Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, California. CONTACT: 866-962-2276; http://www.restorativemedicine.org/sandiego/
SEPTEMBER 15-16: DECODING THE MYSTERY OF CHRONIC ILLNESSES @ Sheraton Crescent in Phoenix, Arizona. Sponsored by Researched Nutritionals. CONTACT: 800-755-3402; +1 805 693 1802 (international); http://Decoding-the-Mystery.com
SEPTEMBER 15-20: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY RETREAT @ Harmony Hills in Clinton, Washington. Learn the latest protocols, experience personal treatments, and build your skills with like-minded practitioners in this peaceful and healing setting! CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com
SEPTEMBER 18-23: INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE – “Sex, Lies and Hormones” @ Cleveland Marriott Key Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Program Chair Ronald Casselberry, MD. A look at how hormones affect every system of the body in both women and men. CONTACT: 866-464-5226; http://www.icimed.com
SEPTEMBER 21-22: 6th ANNUAL PROBIOTIC SYMPOSIUM - Optimizing GI Health: Probiotics, Prebiotics, & Nutritive Factors @ Hotel Solamar in San Diego, California. A unique opportunity to learn about holistic integration of probiotics, prebiotics, and other nutritive factors to clinically manage gastrointestinal dysfunction. Approved for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Register before August 31 to save $100. CONTACT: 866-216-6127; info@ProbioticSymposium.com; http://www.ProbioticSymposium.com
SEPTEMBER 22-23: INSIGHT LECTURES presents CREATING A HEALTHY BRAIN @ the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California. CEUs for nurses. CONTACT: 530-913-9592; suzie@insightlecture.com; http://www.insightlecture.com/creating-a-healthy-brain
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3: CENTER FOR MIND-BODY MEDICINE presents INITIAL MIND-BODY MEDICINE @ Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio. Texas. CONTACT: http://www.cmbm.org/professional-trainings/mind-body-medicine/initial-mind-body-medicine/
OCTOBER 5-7: AMERICAN APITHERAPY SOCIETY, INC. presents the 17th ANNUAL CMACC (Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course and Conference) @ Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Learn the ancient art and science of apitherapy, the medicinal use of products from the beehive: Honey, Pollen, Propolis, Royal Jelly, Bee Venom, and Beeswax. CONTACT: 631-470-9446; http://www.apitherapy.org
OCTOBER 13-14: CALIFORNIA NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE – BeNaturopathic Roots in LaJolla, California (near San Diego). CONTACT: 626-576-2632; admin@calnd.org; http://calnd.org/cme-events
OCTOBER 26-28: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY SYMPOSIUM HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY HOME AND EMF PROTECTION with Dietrich Klinghardt MD, PhD in Seattle, Washington area. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com
OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 3: COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSE ON ACUPUNCTURE FOR PHYSICIANS – Phase 2 in San Francisco, California. Intensive clinical workshops for those who completed phase 1. Phase 2 is disease or problem-oriented, covering general medicine, pain management, obstetrics, and gynecology, affective disorders, emphasizing on treatment of individual medical disorders. Presented by University of California Irvine, School of Medicine; Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine University of Chicago; Pritzker School of Medicine; Tang Center for Herbal Medicine; Institute for Medical Studies; Academy of Pain Research. CONTACT: 415-731-1330 or 888-882-1330; apr@acupuncturecourse.org; http://www.acupuncturecourse.org
OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 1: 13TH ANNUAL SCIENCE AND CLINICAL APPLICATION OF INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE @ Hilton San Diego Resort in San Diego, California. Jointly sponsored by Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. Pre-Conference seminar: Bring Integrative Medicine to Your Practice. Optional ABIHM Board Certification Exam on NOVEMBER 2, 2011. CONTACT: Scripps Conference Services & CME, 858-652-5400; http://www.scripps.org/conferenceservices; med.edu@scrippshealth.org
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 5: BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE TOUR TO GERMANY & BADEN-BADEN MEDICINE WEEK. Join us for our 39th tour including the world famous “Medicine Week” Congress in Baden-Baden. Tour program also includes private OIRF English language lectures from renowned German clinicians and researchers as well as pharmacy and clinic visits. CONTACT: Occidental Institute, 800-663-8342; 250-490-3318; fax 250-490-3348; support@oirf.com; http://www.oirf.com
NOVEMBER 3-4: ARIZONA NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FALL CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE @ Fiesta Resort & Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona. CONTACT: dlasch@aznma.org; http://www.aznma.org
NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 2: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents APN II: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WORK & FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS in Seattle, Washington. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com
DECEMBER 7-9: RWO-SHR HEALTH METHODS – INCORPORATING ALTERNATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE WORLDWIDE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2012 @ Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri, Malaysia. This conference will provide a platform for both the national and international practitioners and specialists to share their knowledge, skills and techniques of the many different natural health treatments and therapies with their case studies. CONTACT: http://www.acmconference.net
JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 1, 2013: CENTER FOR MIND-BODY MEDICINE presents ADVANCED MIND-BODY MEDICINE @ Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Washington, DC area. CONTACT: http://www.cmbm.org/professional-trainings/mind-body-medicine/advanced-mind-body-medicine/
