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 5-6: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING TECHNIQUE REVIEW with Dr. Marc Schwartz in Warren, New Jersey. Basic nutrition, biochemistry and biological remedies. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
APRIL 5-7: 2ND ANNUAL LYME CONFERENCE with Daniel Newman, MD, ND & Stacey Raffety, ND, L.Ac. in Vancouver, Washington. Epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options specifically tailored for naturopathic physicians. CONTACT: http://www.regonline.com/lymedisease.
APRIL 5-7: AROMATHERAPY FOUNDATIONS with Jimm Harrison @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
APRIL 6: HEALING THROUGH AYURVEDIC NUTRITION & DIGESTION with Kael Balizer @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
APRIL 6-7: NEW TREATMENTS FOR NECK PAIN, HEADACHES & SINUS WITH MICROCURRENT POSITIONAL TECHNIQUES with Malvin Finkelstein, OMD @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
APRIL 6-10: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH ANNUAL MEETING @ Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. CONTACT: http://www.aacr.org/AACR2013GN
APRIL 11-13: 2nd ANNUAL AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OZONOTHERAPY MEETING in Dallas, Texas. The only medical forum in the U.S. focusing on the use of ozone therapy to treat medical, dental, and veterinary disorders. CONTACT: http://www.aaot.us/meetings-training/
APRIL 11-14: 57TH ANNUAL NW NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS CONVENTION in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: http://www.nwnpc.com; executive@nwnpc.com
APRIL 12-13: ENERGETIX presents BIOENERGETIC METHODOLOGIES in San Francisco, California. Also APRIL 19-20 in Scottsdale, Arizona; APRIL 26-27 in Chicago, Illinois. CONTACT: http://www.goenergetix.com/bioenergetic-methodologies
APRIL 13: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO OVERCOMING THYROID DISORDERS with Dr. David Brownstein in Orlando, Florida. CE credits for DCs. Also, APRIL 27 in Houston, Texas. CONTACT: Biotics Research, 800-231-5777; biotics@bioticsresearch.com.
APRIL 13-14: SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE ON BOTANICAL MEDICINE in Tempe, Arizona. CE credits available. CONTACT: 541-482-3016; http://www.botanicalmedicine.org
APRIL 14: INFLAMMATION & FATIGUE: THE ROOT OF MEDICAL MISCHIEF with Jerry Mixon, MD @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
APRIL 18-20: ELEVENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL IPT/IPTLD INTEGRATIVE CANCER CARE CONFERENCE in Dallas, Texas. Sponsored by the International Organization of Integrative Cancer Physicians and Best Answer for Cancer Foundation. CONTACT: annie@bestanswerforcancer.org; www.BestAnswerForCancer.org
APRIL 18-21: MIND-BODY WEEK D.C. – PREVENTING, MANAGING, AND HEALING CHRONIC DISEASE WITH MIND-BODY THERAPIES in Washington, D.C. CONTACT: http://www.MindBodyWeek.com
APRIL 19-21: CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY-LEVEL II with Nancy Witt @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
APRIL 19-21: INSTITUTE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PERIMENOPAUSAL AND MENOPAUSAL WOMEN: From Herbs to Hormones in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: 503-222-2322; info@instituteofwomenshealth.com
APRIL 19-21: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING (Level 2) – WEST in Seattle, Washington. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
APRIL 19-21: 8TH ANNUAL JOINT AMERICAN HOMEOPATHIC CONFERENCE – Meeting the Challenge: Successful Outcomes in Homeopathic Practice in Reston, Virginia (near Washington Dulles Airport). CONTACT: 877-624-0613 or 703-548-7790; http://www.NationalCenterForHomeopathy.org
APRIL 21: THERAPEUTIC FUNCTIONS & MEANINGS OF ACUPUNCTURE POINTS THROUGH CLASSICS & CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY with Hong Yu, DAOM, L.Ac @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
APRIL 26-27: ENERGETIX presents BIOENERGETIC METHODOLOGIES in Chicago, Illinois. CONTACT: http://www.goenergetix.com/bioenergetic-methodologies
APRIL 26-28: ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE TODAY 42ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE @ Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. CONTACT: 416-733-2117; http://www.csom.ca
APRIL 26-28: MENOPAUSE AND ANDROPAUSE: OPTIMIZING HORMONES FOR BETTER HEALTH with Jonathan V. Wright, MD & Daved Rosensweet, MD in Salt Lake City, Utah. 19.5 CME/CE credits. CONTACT: http://www.worldlinkmedical.com/wrightrosensweet-agenda/
APRIL 26-28: TAHOEFEST 2013 – Practice Tools for Your Clinical Practice @ Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada. CONTACT: 775-815-0867; http://www.KT-Solutions.com
APRIL 26-29: INTEGRATIVE CANCER MEDICINE: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF CANCER STRATEGIES in Scottsdale, Arizona. Post-conference workshops on Sunday evening and Monday. Sponsored by Healthy Medicine Academy. CEs available. CONTACT: 303-499-1223; fax 303-499-0102; info@healthymedicineacademy.com; http://www.healthymedicineacademy.com
APRIL 27: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO OVERCOMING THYROID DISORDERS with Dr. David Brownstein in Houston, Texas. CE credits for DCs. CONTACT: Biotics Research, 800-231-5777; biotics@bioticsresearch.com.
APRIL 27-28: SCRIPPS CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents 4th ANNUAL INTEGRATIVE AND HOLISTIC NURSING CONFERENCE: Bringing Healing to You and Your Patients in San Diego, California. CONTACT: 858-652-5400; med.edu@scrippshealth.org; http://www.scripps.org/conferenceservices
APRIL 27-28: ARIZONA NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE @ Fiesta Resort Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona. CONTACT: 480-570-0926; dlasch@aznma.org; http://www.aznma.org
APRIL 27-MAY 4: INTERNATIONAL ANTHROPOSOPHIC POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING @ Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California. CONTACT: paamdrscourse@anthroposophy.org; http://www.paam.net
MAY 1-2: CHELATION AND NUTRITION THERAPY in Sofia, Bulgaria. CONTACT: service@microtrace.de; http://www.microtrace.de
MAY 2-5: 14TH CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR AGE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE in Hollywood, Florida. CONTACT: conference@agemed.org; https://agemed.org/default.aspx
MAY 3-5: AROMATHERAPY- CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY with Jimm Harrison @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
MAY 3-5: CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY-LEVEL I with Nancy Witt @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
MAY 3-5: 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUTRITION IN MEDICINE & HEALTH CARE in Sydney, Australia. The latest scientific research and evidence-based clinical application of nutrition in medicine and health care. CONTACT: http://www.nutritionmedicine.org.au/Nutrition_in_Medicine_Conference_2013_Flyer.pdf
MAY 4: NUTRITIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS with Dr. Court Vreeland in Bethesda, Maryland. Also, MAY 18 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut; JULY 13 in Houston, Texas. CEs for DCs. CONTACT: Biotics Research, 800-231-5777; biotics@bioticsresearch.com.
MAY 9-12: AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION OF PROLOTHERAPY REGENERATIVE MEDICINE presents REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FOR HEALING & PAIN TREATMENT in Kansas City, Missouri. Prolo, PRP, stem cell, and neural therapies. CONTACT: 302-530-2489; LindaPavina@verizon.net; http://www.prolotherapycollege.com
MAY 10-12: BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE 2013 CONFERENCE – EAST with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD in New York, New York. The latest treatment guidelines and testing for Lyme disease/autism/cancer/environmental toxicity and more. Also, half-day Autonomic Response Testing Basics Refresher with Dr. Marc Schwartz on MAY 10. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
MAY 11: CANCER CONTROL SOCIETY present its TIJUANA, MEXICO CLINICS TOUR. CEUs for dentists and nurses. CONTACT: 209-529-4697; frankcousineau@yahoo.com
MAY 17-18: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON CANCER – A BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE APPROACH in New Bedford, Massachusetts. CONTACT: 508-748-0816; info@biologicalmedicinenetwork.org; http://www.biologicalmedicinenetwork.org
MAY 17-19: IV THERAPIES 2013 in Anaheim, California. Focus on oncology and chronic illness. 20 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. CONTACT: http://www.ivtherapies2013.com
MAY 17-19: Acupuncture, Electro-therapeutics & Clinical Qi Gong Workshop at Holiday Inn Midtown in New York City, New York. Anti-Cancer, Anti-Aging, and Non-invasive, Safe, Quick Diagnosis & Safe, Effective Treatment of Intractable Medical Problems Including Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Autism, Pain, & Heart Disease. Also, September 20-22. CONTACT: Prof. Omura, M.D., Sc.D., Tel: (212)781-6262, Fax: (212) 923-2279, email: icaet@yahoo.com.
MAY 17-19: AROMATHERAPY-Skin Care & Spa Application with Jimm Harrison @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
MAY 29-JUNE 2: ACAM SPRING 2013 EDUCATION SUMMIT in Hollywood, Florida. Basic chelation, integrative psychiatry, Lyme and biotoxin disease, hyperbarics, and mitochondria. Also credentialed exams. 12 AMA PRA category 1 credits available. CONTACT: http://www.kintera.org/site/c.elKXIcOVIjJ4H/b.8485411/k.69AD/
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MAY 30: UPROOTING ANXIETY: REMOVING AN OBSTACLE TO SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS with Lise Alschuler, ND in Schaumburg, Illinois. Also, JUNE 4 in Portland, Oregon; JUNE 5 in Seattle, Washington; JUNE 13 in Louisville, Kentucky; JUNE 26 in San Francisco, California, JULY 25 as a live webinar. CEs for NDs & DCs. CONTACT: http://www.integrativeinc.com/Education/Events.aspx
MAY 30-JUNE 1: INSTITUTE FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 2013 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – Illuminating the Energy Spectrum in Dallas, Texas. CONTACT: 800-228-0622 or 253-661-3010; http://www.functionalmedicine.org
MAY 30-JUNE 2: HOMEOPATHY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CONFERENCE – Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy in Barcelona, Spain. CONTACT: http://www.homeoinst.org/conference
MAY 31-JUNE 2: CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY LEVEL III with Nancy Witt @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
JUNE 1-2: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING (Level 1) – EAST in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Also, SEPTEMBER 7-8. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
JUNE 1-3: MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH HERB SYMPOSIUM in Black Mountain, North Carolina (near Asheville). CEs available. CONTACT: 541-482-3016; http://www.botanicalmedicine.org
JUNE 7-9: HEALTH FREEDOM EXPO @ Renaissance Schaumberg Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumberg, Illinois (near Chicago). CONTACT: http://www.healthfreedomexpo.com/hfe/
JUNE 7-9: MORA NOVA TRAINING WORKSHOP in St. Louis, Missouri. Guest lecturer Nuno Ruivo, DO, from Med-Tronik Germany. Using MORA Nova and BioResonance for clinical application. CONTACT: Occidental Institute, 800-663-8342 or Prevention & Healing, 314-432-7802
JUNE 14-16: AROMATHERAPY CONSULTATION with Jimm Harrison @ Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 425-602-3152; http://www.bastyr.edu/continuing-education
JUNE 22-29: CLINICAL & COMPARATIVE MATERIA MEDICA HOMEOPATHY SUMMER SCHOOL with Dr. Subrata K. Banerjea @ Allen College in Essex, England or online. CONTACT: http://homeopathy-course.com/index.php/homoeopathy-events-list/132-summer-school-2013
JULY 7-9: INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE in Paris, France. CONTACT: Shirley Dinenson, (phone) 41 22 5330 948 ; (fax) 41 22 5802 953 ; sdinenson@paragon-conventions.com; http://icnmcongress.com
JULY 12-14: COLORADO INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE – Focus on Mind-Body Medicine and Lifestyle Management in Estes Park, Colorado. CONTACT: http://www.altermedresearch.org/Conferences.html
JULY 19-21: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents INJECTION TECHNIQUES & SKILLS – WEST with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). Half-day Autonomic Response Testing Refresher Course on JULY 19. Certification testing by appointment. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
AUGUST 9-11: INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents PRIMARY CARE IN WOMEN’S HEALTH in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: 503-222-2322; info@instituteofwomenshealth.com
AUGUST 23-25: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING (Level 2) – WEST in Seattle, Washington. Certification by appointment. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2: CANCER CONTROL SOCIETY presents its 41st ANNUAL CONVENTION @ Sheraton Universal in Universal City, California. Doctor’s Symposium on SEPTEMBER 3. CONTACT: 323-663-7801; http://www.cancercontrolsociety.com
SEPTEMBER 4: CANCER CONTROL SOCIETY present its TIJUANA, MEXICO CLINICS TOUR. Also, SEPTEMBER 14. CEUs for dentists and nurses. CONTACT: 209-529-4697; frankcousineau@yahoo.com
SEPTEMBER 12-13: 2ND WORLD CONGRESS OF CLINICAL SAFETY in Heidelberg, Germany. CONTACT: http://www.iarmm.org/2WCCS/
SEPTEMBER 18-21: 5TH CONTINENT CONGRESS ON LASERS AND AESTHETIC MEDICINE in Cannes, France. 24 European CME credits. CONTACT: http://www.5-cc.com
SEPTEMBER 22-27: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY ANNUAL RETREAT with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD in Union, Washington. (limited to 25 attendees). CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
SEPTEMBER 23-26: INNOVATIONS IN INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF ADDICTIONS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA – “Moments of Change” in Palm Beach Florida. CONTACT: http://foundationsevents.com/moments-of-change-2013/
OCTOBER 4-6: METAGENICS presents 2013 LIFESTYLE MEDICINE SUMMIT- Women’s Health: What Women Really Want in Chicago, Illinois. CONTACT: 800-692-9400 (US); 800-268-6200 (Canada); http://metagenics.com/seminars
OCTOBER 10-12: INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE in Columbus, Ohio. Program Chair Richard Mason DO. CONTACT: 419-303-9769 (texts welcome); http://www.icimed.com; http://www.IntegrativeMedicineConference.com
OCTOBER 18-20: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents PROTOCOLS AND REMEDIES FOR A. R. TESTING in Seattle, Washington. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
OCTOBER 24-26: 7th ANNUAL PROBIOTIC SYMPOSIUM – Probiotics: Current Perspectives and Controversies in San Antonio, Texas. CONTACT: 866-216-6127; http://www.ProbioticSymposium.com; info@ProbioticSymposium.com
OCTOBER 25-27: INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents OFFICE GYNECOLOGY: Clinical Challenges in Everyday Practice in Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: 503-222-2322; info@instituteofwomenshealth.com
OCTOBER 25-NOVEMBER 7: SPECIAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE TOUR TO GERMANY & BADEN-BADEN MEDICINE WEEK – “Tool, Techniques, & Applications.” Visit instrumentation companies, attend exclusive OIRF English language lectures from renowned German clinicians and researchers, tour private clinics and hospitals. CONTACT: 800-663-8342; 250-490-3318; (fax) 250-490-3348; support@oirf; http://www.oirf.com
OCTOBER 26: FEMALE HEALTH CONCERNS & NUTRITIONAL PROTOCOLS THAT WORK with Dr. Michelle Pouliot in Bethesda, Maryland. CEs for DCs. CONTACT: Biotics Research, 800-231-5777; biotics@bioticsresearch.com.
NOVEMBER 2: A DIFFERENT LOOK AT THYROID, CHOLESTEROL & DIABETES USING BLOOD CHEMISTRY with Dr. Bill Kleber in Austin, Texas. CONTACT: Biotics Research, 800-231-5777; biotics@bioticsresearch.com.
NOVEMBER 2-3: ARIZONA NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE in Tempe, Arizona. CONTACT: 480-570-0926; dlasch@aznma.org; http://www.aznma.org
NOVEMBER 3-7: SCRIPPS CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents 14th ANNUAL SCIENCE AND CLINICAL APPLICATION OF INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE in St. Petersburg, Florida. CONTACT: 858-652-5400; med.edu@scrippshealth.org; http://www.scripps.org/conferenceservices
NOVEMBER 7-8: AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH (AICR) 2013 ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON FOOD, NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & CANCER in Bethesda, Maryland (near Washington DC). CONTACT: 202-328-7744; research@aicr.org; http://www.aicr.org/cancer-research/conference
NOVEMBER 8-10: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING (Level 2) – EAST in New Jersey. CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
NOVEMBER 8-11: 14TH ANNUAL WESTON A PRICE FOUNDATION (WISE TRADITIONS) CONFERENCE in Atlanta, Georgia. CONTACT: http://www.conferences.westonaprice.org/main-conference/
DECEMBER 6: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents APPLIED PSYCHO-NEUROBIOLOGY PROTOCOLS in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
DECEMBER 6-8: KLINGHARDT ACADEMY presents APPLIED PSYCHO-NEUROBIOLOGY – WEST with Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). CONTACT: 908-899-1650; info@klinghardtacademy.com; http://www.klinghardtacademy.com
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 2, 2014: SCRIPPS CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE presents 11th ANNUAL NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS: An Evidence-Based Update in San Diego, California. CONTACT: 858-652-5400; med.edu@scrippshealth.org; http://www.scripps.org/conferenceservices
