Hosted at AUT, in Auckland’s vibrant city centre, the conference is a great opportunity to connect and network with speakers and like-minded practitioners whilst learning about the latest clinical and evidence-based information around integrative medicine. Full catering is provided as well as lots of useful information and advice from suppliers in the wellness industry.

• AIMA Members $350
• Non-members $450
• Students $120

Integrative medicine is a model of healthcare that is scientific, evidence-based, collaborative, and safe.  It aims to understand and address the matrix of factors that contribute to illness in each individual: physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental. It involves doctors and other healthcare practitioners working together in multi-disciplinary teams.  Treatment is informed by the safe wishes of patients who are active participants in co-designing and managing their care.  Integrative medicine specialises in preventive medicine and treating complex and chronic conditions.

• Dr Iain McGilchrist (Scotland) sponsored by The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust – renowned psychiatrist, author, thinker, and former Oxford literary scholar.
• Dr Marc Cohen (Aus) – medical doctor, university professor, author, poet, entrepreneur, wellness trailblazer, and perpetual student of life.

• Dr Aimie Apigian (USA) (pre-recorded presentation) - Board-Certified Preventive Medicine physician, author, speaker and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC and Family Challenge Camps, and host of Bio-Optimize Summit.
• Rachel Arthur (Aus) - Naturopath, Researcher and Presenter.
• David Chaloner (NZ) - Counsellor, Therapist, Teacher, Facilitator and survivor of addictions.
• Dr Tony Fernando (NZ) (virtual presentation) - psychiatrist, sleep specialist and academic.
• Alberto Garolli (Italy) (virtual presentation) - freelance medical researcher and international speaker specialising in Traditional Medicines (Ayurvedic, TCM, Acupuncture, Herbology, and Homotoxicology).
• Dr Christine Houghton (Aus) (virtual presentation) sponsored by Nutrisearch - Nutritional Biochemist in Clinical Nutrigenomics.
• Professor Julia Rucklidge (NZ) - Professor of Psychology and Clinical Psychologist in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury.
• Dr Michelle Woolhouse (Aus) sponsored by Bioceuticals - Integrative Holistic GP and expert on integrative mind-body and nutritional medicine.

Read more about the speakers here. More speakers will be announced soon!

We want this year to be a true celebration – a chance to come together in person, gain new knowledge and skills to take back to your practices, and reignite your passion for integrative and wellness medicine and all that it can offer.

The conference will run from 10am-5.30pm on Friday 18th November (with the option to stay on for a cocktail event followed by a special musical event) and will resume on Saturday 19th November from 9am-5.30pm followed by a cocktail event (let's celebrate!).

The conference will offer:

• an opportunity to learn and update your knowledge in the field of integrative medicine, in a relaxed and safe environment
• access to the latest research on integrative medicine
• an opportunity to interact with representatives of leading natural healthcare companies
• practical skills that you can apply in your personal and professional lives
• a stimulating and interactive environment in which you can reach out and build a community with others and the industry.

To get a taste of what you can expect at an AIMA Conference, take a look at what past attendees have had to say:

 “I think it’s THE conference where you can find that depth of knowledge on the nutritional, social, environmental and spiritual level of healing that we’re all looking for – I come every year!”- past attendee

“It’s really inspiring, really engaging and gives me lots of thought for future practice” – past attendee

 “You get to meet people who are doing different things, stepping outside the square, willing to try new things to help their patients get the best care in any way they can” – past attendee

The 2022 AIMA Conference activity will be endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

We would like to thank our sponsors without whom this event would not be possible.

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