2012 IMCJ Conference Calendar

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy—Evidence Based Training
January 27-29, 2012—Hilton Garden Inn, Salt Lake City, Utah
This course features Dr. Neal Rouzier, a renowned leader and expert in the field of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, with over 15 years of experience as an educator and practicing physician. This course is entirely evidence based, which enables Health Care Practitioners to strengthen the integrity of their practice in a growing industry. CME credits available. Choose from three course dates including June 1-3, 2012, and August 19-21, 2012.
For more information, go to worldlinkmedical.com.

Integrative Healthcare Symposium
Pre-Conference: February 8
Conference: February 9-11
Exhibits: February 10-11, 2012, Hilton New York, New York
Hear from nationally recognized practitioners and experts in the fields of: women’s health, environmental health, mind-body medicine, functional medicine, homeopathy, and more on topics such as nutrition, integrative cardiology, hormones, pain management, and the mind-body spirit. Speakers include Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, Dean Ornish, MD, Joan Boysenko, PhD, Erminia Guarneri, MD, FACC, and many more.
For more information, please go to www.ihsymposium.com.

Women of Wisdom 20th Annual Conference
February 16-20, 2012, Seattle, Washington
The Women of Wisdom Foundation is a National Women's Organization based in Seattle, providing diverse and innovative programs that offer women opportunities for personal growth and transformation. WOW promotes women's spirituality, creativity and wholeness, and empowers women's voices and their contributions to the world, honoring the Divine Feminine in all. Women’s events include a range of mind body and spirit topics for a full healing experience.
For more information, please visit www.womenofwisdom.org/2012Conference/2012Conference.php.

Klinghardt Academy
February 17-19, 2012: New York City, New York
Dr. Klinghardt in NYC: Save our Children, Save our Future: Biological Treatment of Chronic Illness presents “LYME, AUTISM, MOLD, AND CCSV”
CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com

Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians ONCANP 2012 Inaugural Convention
February 24-26, 2012, Phoenix, Arizona
For naturopathic physicians interested in the field of cancer treatment, this convention welcomes all professionals. Learn more about Naturopathic Oncology, what’s new in the field, and network.
For more information, go to www.oncanp.org/.

The Institute for Functional Medicine, Advanced Practice Module—Re-establishing Balance in the Hypothalamic Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid and Gonadal Axis
February 24-26, 2012—JW Marriot, New Orleans, Louisiana
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) remains a controversial area in medicine. The functional medicine paradigm uniquely looks at the larger picture of HRT, especially what one needs to do before considering HRT. This Advanced Practice Module focuses on how stress is a key component in hormone dysfunction. Attendees will learn through workshops, lectures, and experiential sessions how to address stress in everyday life and thus better understand and treat hormonal dysfunction.
For more information, visit www.functionalmedicine.org or call (800) 228.0622.

The Annie Appleseed Project: 5th Evidence-Based Complementary/Alternative Cancer Therapy Conference
March 1-3, 2012: Embassy Suites, West Palm Beach, Florida
This educational conference brings important speakers to South Florida (and other locations) and the variety represent one of our most important beliefs - that there are MANY Paths to Wellness. Come and find out more about yours!
www.annieappleseedproject.org

AAPB’s 43rd Annual Conference
March 7-10, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland
This conference includes networking abilities, scientific workshops, symposia, and keynote addresses in the psychophysiology and biofeedback field.
For more information, go to www.aapb.org/.

Racing for the Finish Line: Closing the Mind-Body Gap
March 16-20, 2012, Charlotte, North Carolina
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis presents Closing the Mind-Body Gap. From neurophysiologic effects of hypnosis to techniques in therapy, ASCH is looking to get in gear with technology such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), virtual reality, and internet search engines with their effects on clinical hypnosis. Now we wish to close the gap between science and patient care.
For more information, please visit www.asch.net.

Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Symposium
March 22-24, 2012: San Francisco, California
Are you prepared to answer your patient’s questions on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)? In this exclusive 3-day seminar, you will be able to analyze the medical evidence on BHRT, listen to experts that are actively practicing this specialty and get the information needed to merge BHRT safely into your practice.
www.a4m.com

Third International Fascia Research Congress
March 28-30, 2012—Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The principal focus of the conferences is the presentation of the latest and best scientific research findings on the human fasciae in all its forms and functions. More than 1,000 participants from around the world are expected to attend the 2012 conference. The 2012 International Fascia Congress will focus on the latest and best research on the human fasciae. Additionally, in recognition of the interests of clinicians in gaining insights that will bear on practical applications, the program will be designed to include more presentation time given to relating the research findings to clinical issues.
For more information, go to www.fasciacongress.org/2012/.

ICIM Conference Rapid Therapeutic Response
March 29-April 1, 2012 Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, Lexington, Kentucky
We understand that healing is not always immediate. Sometimes achieving optimum health can take a lifetime. Yet, for those patients who come weary, tired of illness, looking for any shred of hope, the gift of a rapid step forward can mean the world. This spring in Lexington KY, we offer you a chance to be part of one of the most exciting concepts in the field: Rapid Therapeutic Response! From allergy alleviation to pain elimination, the hands –on therapies we will teach will offer something intangible yet invaluable and lifesaving to your patients: HOPE.
www.icimed.com

17th Annual Primary Care in Paradise
April 2-5, 2012—Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Primary care physicians are often the first medical practitioners contacted by a patient. Therefore, primary care physicians require a distinct approach and special skills in eliciting concerns, focusing key issues, negotiating plans, and helping solve problems. This CME conference educates and promotes improved patient outcomes in a broad range of therapeutic areas commonly encountered in primary care.
For more information, including registration details, please visit www.scripps.org/events/primary-care-in-paradise.

9th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference: State of the Science and Clinical Applications
April 15-18, 2012—Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts
This conference assembles internationally-recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, and chefs, all of whose work focuses on the interface between nutrition and healthful living. You’ll leave understanding the links between nutrition, disease, and health to better advise patients on nutritional recommendations that improve their conditions. In addition, you’ll taste delicious and healthful meals developed by Andrew Weil’s personal chef based on dietary recommendations and anti-inflammatory guidelines, earn credit for your professional development, and learn alongside like-minded professionals.
For more information, visit www.nutritionandhealthconf.org.

ISAD Conference 2012: Affective Disorders – Mind, Body and Society
April 18-20, 2012, London, England
This major international conference aims to promote networking, exchange of ideas and experiences, and advance awareness of the consequence of mental health to global health and human development. ISAD has a reputation for providing high level, well-balanced scientific programs. A series of parallel symposia will be held over 3 days, with keynote plenary lectures presented by experts in the field of Affective Disorders and a strong emphasis on oral and poster presentations.
Please visit www.isadconference.com for more information.

9th Annual National Ayurvedic Medical Association Conference (NAMA): Healing People, Healing Communities
April 19-22, 2012—Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bellvue, Washington
Join the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, its Board of Directors, Advisors, Members and friends for a weekend of exploration and deeper journey into the wisdom of Ayurveda. This is an excellent opportunity for us to come together in community to learn and celebrate! Included in this conference: clinical practice presentations; 3 continuing education Practicums for Practitioners and advanced students, presentations on Ayurveda’s integration with Yoga, Vastu, and Jyotish; well-known presenters in the Ayrvedic community; products, servies, and information from sponsors and exhibitors throughout the conference.
For more information, visit www.cvent.com/events/9th-annual-nama-conference-attendee-registration/event-summary-458bc21ee2e84727a05232ae232b7874.aspx.

Advances in Cancer Strategies: Improving Outcome and Quality of Life
April 20-22, 2012, Stamford, Connecticut
Keynote speaker includes Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love Medicine and Miracles and Faith, Hope and Healing. 10 ACCME accredited AMA Category 1 CMEs are available in addition to naturopathic CMEs, and NCCAOAM CMEs.
For more information, call 303.499.4700 or email info@healthymedicineacademy.com.
www.healthymedicineacademy.com.

Healthy Medicine Academy: Advances in Cancer Strategies Symposium
April 20-22, 2012: Stamford, Connecticut
Our keynote speaker will be the world famous Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles and many best-selling books thereafter. To quote Bernie regarding Healthy Medicine Academy and the Advances in Cancer Strategies Symposium, “I really love what you are doing.” We have been approved for 20 ACCME accredited AMA Category 1 CMEs, 22 Naturopathic CMEs, 22 NCCAOM acupuncture CMEs and more.
www.healthymedicineacademy.com

7th Joint American Homeopathic Conference—Raising the Bar: The Art and Science of Homeopathic Medicine
April 20-22, 2012, Reston, Virginia
For more information, call 877.624.0613 or go to www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org

24th Annual Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
April 26 (Pre-Symposium Workshops) 27-29, 2012, Atlanta, Georgia
This conference aims to offer a multi-level approach to acupuncture and its clinical significance. Physicians with over 200 hours of formal medical acupuncture training and more than two years experience are encouraged to attend and are able to choose workshops that suit their interest.
Go to www.medicalacupuncture.org/ for more information.

New Living Expo
April 27-29, 2012, San Francisco, California
San Francisco’s New Living Expo (formerly Whole Life Expo) has quickly become a world-class annual event, bringing together cutting-edge lecturers, thought-provoking speakers, artisans, and small business owners. In additional to its stellar roster and attractions, this annual event provides an on-site Peace Meditation Room and Bookstore as well as on-going day and night-time opportunities for attendees to mingle with like-minded people, share wisdom or expand their world view, and enhance their own self-growth by interacting with experts whose mission is evolving human empowerment and global community.
For more information, please visit www.newlivingexpo.com/index.html.

ACAM Spring 2012 Education summit
May 3-6 2012: San Diego, California
This is a unique world-class integrative medicine conference. 4 days of modules & workshops with all breaks and meals located in the Exhibit hall. This unique event will draw hundreds of attendees to San Diego as they complete workshops and clinical training. This event is comprised of multiple modules and workshops.
www.acamportland.com

International Postgraduate Course in Anthroposophic Medicine
May 4-11, 2012—Rudolf Steiner College, Fair Oaks, California
Come and learn about anthroposophic medicine and nursing—a comprehensive integrative approach, 90 years old and always new. Meet inspiring teachers and colleagues, on a peaceful campus with a medicinal plant garden and delicious healthy cuisine. This year’s clinical course includes; workshops in pediatric constitutional treatment; a certification course in anthroposophic nursing; an international faculty with Michaela Glockler, Albert Schmidli, Ursula Flatters, Mark Kamslet, Alicia Landman, Adam Blanning, Christoph con Dach, and more.
For more information, please contact paamdrscourse@anthroposophy.org or go to www.paam.net/training/annual-training-week-for-doctors.html.

2nd International Conference on Integrative Medicine
May 13-15, 2012, Jerusalem, Israel
This conference will cover topics including complementary and alterative medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic medicine, herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, hypnosis, acupuncture, nutritional-based therapies, and more, with a focus on wellness and aging, preventative medicine, neurological disorders, memory disturbance, chronic headache, oncology, menopause, fibromyalgia, metabolic diseases, and several more. All physicians, therapists, and nurses are welcome.
For more information, go to www.mediconvention.com or email rlevy@paragon-conventions.com.

2012 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine
May 15-18, 2012, Portland, Oregon
This conference is the third time that the 44 Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, along with other leading national and international CAM networks and organizations, have been invited to come together to meet and share their research.
For updates, e-mail info@imconsortium-conference.org or visit www.imconsortium-conference.org.

56th Annual NW Naturopathic Physicians Convention
May 17-20, 2012, Blaine, Washington
First class lecturers for the rest of the weekend include, Gina Nick Cushman PhD, ND; Walter Crinnion ND; Jeffrey Bland PhD; Denis Wilson MD; Peter D'Adamo ND; Doris Rapp MD; Bruce Lipton PhD; Michael Varon RPh, ND; Martin Pall PhD; Alex Vasquez DC, ND, DO Amit Goswami, PhD, and others. Includes a 2 hour CME approved lecture on preventing and healing heart disease.
For more information, visit www.nwnpc.com/convention_info.htm.

Institute for Functional Medicine 2012 International Conference
May 31- June 3 2012: Scottsdale, Arizona
This conference presents a more inclusive understanding of cardiometabolic disease initiation and progression, emphasizing recognition of the opportunities for early intervention and best outcomes, for improved risk assessment, and for individualized care. A distinguished faculty has been hard at work for many months, sifting the evidence, reviewing clinical experiences, and integrating proposed content with the concepts and architecture of functional medicine. The result is a unique and compelling program that will stimulate the critical thinking of clinicians from a variety of disciplines who seek a more systematic, effective, and integrated approach to preventing, managing, and reversing cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction.
Contact IFM www.functionalmedicine.org

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy—Evidence Based Training
June 1-3, 2012—Hilton Garden Inn, Salt Lake City, Utah
This course features Dr. Neal Rouzier, a renowned leader and expert in the field of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, with over 15 years of experience as an educator and practicing physician. This course is entirely evidence based, which enables Health Care Practitioners to strengthen the integrity of their practice in a growing industry. CME credits available.
For more information, go to worldlinkmedical.com/.

Food As Medicine: Professional Nutrition Training Program
June 7-10, 2012—Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Washington, DC
This program provides the latest in science-based nutrition education and is designed to give graduates the knowledge, confidence, compassion and skills required to integrate food as medicine in their clinical practice. Topics include: sustainable nutrition, digestive healing, diabesity, condition specific nutrition therapy, supplementation, and mindful eating, among many others.
For more information, please visit www.cmbm.org.

American Holistic Nurses Association 32nd Annual Conference Holistic Nurses: Catalysts for Conscious Change
June 13-16, 2012—Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Snowbird, Utah
The American public is demanding healthcare grounded in holistic ideals. This conferences focuses on how to meet the needs of the population through sharing knowledge and skills.
For more information, please go to www.ahna.org/Conference/tabid/1200/Default.aspx.

2012 Kushi Institute Summer Conference
July 19-22, 2012, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
The aim of the Kushi Institute Summer Conference is to make healthy living practical, including whole foods, physical exercise, mental, and spiritual health. This conference wants to help people find their health, vitality, and "fun in life."
Go to www.kushiconference.org/ for more information.

2012 International Reiki Retreat
August 31-September 3, 2012—Silver Bay, Lake George, New York
Main presentations include how to use Reiki to treat those with symptoms of PTSD, how to use the gift of Reiki to enhance spiritual wellbeing, how to improve Reiki techniques, and many more.
Visit reikiretreat.com for more information.

Mind/Body Fitness Conference
October 11-14, 2012, Indianapolis, Indiana
YogaFit Training Systems is pleased and excited to present to you our Mind/Body Fitness Conferences. MBF conferences are excellent events that help students work towards a Yoga Alliance registry, earn continuing education credits (CECs), or simply deepen one’s yoga practice and transform one’s self.
Please visit www.facebook.com/YogaFitTrainingSystemsWorldwide for more information on YogaFit and the conference.