Conference 2009
The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association proudly presents the: 15th International HOLISTIC HEALTH CONFERENCE - 16 The Esplanade
The annual Holistic Health Conference is a must attend event on the calendar of many integrative medicine practitioners. "The definitive evidence-based integrative medicine conference" Who Should Attend?
AIMA President, Professor Avni Sali would like to welcome you to join us to be informed, inspired and nurtured at this years Holistic Health Conference, taking place in AIMAs hometown - Melbourne. A great line-up of world class experts in their field, will present the latest advances in the field of integrative medicine, relevant to your practice. The Registration Desk will open at 4.30pm on FRIDAY 9TH October 2009 The proceedings will commence at 6.00pm in the Main Conference Room - with a Welcome to Place by the local Indigenous group, an opening address by the Honourable Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing- followed by a two leading Keynote Presentations. Delegates will then enjoy a Welcome Reception of light supper and drinks .. Not to be missed!! Please note that all food for the conference will be healthy pesco- vegetarian SATURDAY 10th, will see a day packed with exciting, informative speakers. commencing early morning with optional Yoga & Meditation sessions, delegates will listen to leading Keynote presentations and choose from exciting workshops. Dont forget to book for the Conference dinner to be held this evening at the conference venue! SUNDAY 11th, will be another full day with proceedings and concluding early evening around 5.30pm Speakers
KEYNOTE PRESENTERS
Dr Elizabeth Brophy
KEYNOTE - The Regulation of Integrative Medicine: The Implications for the Future of Health Care and will join the panel discussion: The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice Dr Elizabeth Brophy is a leading expert in the regulation of the integration of complementary medicine (CM) and legal issues related to the practice of CM. She has authored papers and presented at national and international conferences in this area. John Bertrand
KEYNOTE Presentation John is a sailing World Champion and Olympic medalist (1976) and is the Australian who skippered the winged keel Australia 2 to victory of Dennis Connors Liberty to win the 1983 Americas Cup, breaking 132 years of American domination. John has represented Australia in five Americas Cups and two Olympic Games. John is both a businessman and philanthropist and is the Chairman of The Sport Australia Hall of Fame and The Alannah and Madeline Childrens Foundation. Prof Marc Cohen
KEYNOTE - From Health to Wellness and will join the panel discussion: Climate Change What it means for health Prof Cohen is Professor of Complementary Medicine at RMIT university where he is also program leader for the Master of Wellness Program. He is also involved in ongoing clinical research, academic publishing and many government and academic committees. He is a published author and lectures widely at events in Australia and internationally. Dr Giselle Cooke
KEYNOTE - The Plague of Oestrogen Dominance and will join the panel discussion: The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice Dr Cooke practised wholistic & integrative medicine since graduating from the UNSW in 1979. After training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, western herbalism, nutrition and Ayurveda, she founded the multidisciplinary clinic, Pymble Grove Health Centre in 1989, which still operates as a centre of excellence in integrative medicine on Sydneys Upper North Shore. In 2003 she opened The Modern Apothecary, herbal dispensary & teahouse, which is a unique concept in retail naturopathic services offering professional advice to customers in a natural pharmacy setting. Adjacent is her CAM practice, Health Alchemy, which houses a team of six CAM practitioners, along with her wholisitic and preventive medicine practice. In 2009 Giselle will take CAM to Macquarie St, Sydney, the bastion of conservative medicine, to create a centre of excellence in integrative medicine and rejuvenation, education and clinical research. Giselle is the author of two books and innumerable health articles. She appears monthly on a national ABC talkback radio program, She has lectured at universities and naturopathic colleges and delivered countless papers on CAM at national and international conferences. She is a strong proponent for alternative health care choices, hoping to one day make natural medicines more accessible and affordable for all Australians. Dr Gary Deed
KEYNOTE - CAM and Diabetes WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Prof Robert Allen) - CAM Approaches to Diabetes and will join the panel discussion: The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice Gary a medical graduate of the University of QLD. He has a wide experience in the integration of herbal, nutritional and environmental medicine into clinical practice. Through his appointments listed below he advocates for the improved education of medical practitioners and health professionals, research into complementary medicines and affordable access to complementary medicine as role in health care. He is President of Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental medicine, Member of the Complementary Medicines Evaluation Committee of the TGA. Chair of the Health Research and Ethics committee of Endeavour Learning and President - Diabetes Australia. Dr Ian Gawler
KEYNOTE - Lifestyle as a Therapy WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Dr Daniel Lewis) - Mind-based Pain Management and will join the panel discussion: Self Care for HealthCare Professionals Dr Gawler is the Founder and Therapeutic Director of The Gawler Foundation. Ian has been a pioneer in the therapeutic application of mind/body medicine and meditation. A long term cancer survivor, Ian established Australias first lifestyle based, cancer self-help group over 25 years ago. Currently, he works intensively with cancer & MS, as well as conducting meditation retreats and wellness programs. Dr Gawler is known for his clarity and good humour. With a gift for translating ancient wisdom into a modern context, and having appeared widely in the media, Ian has played a major part in popularising meditation and other Mind/Body Medicine techniques in the western world. See www.gawler.org Dr Craig Hassed
KEYNOTE - The Essence of Health WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Dr Michelle Woolhouse) - A holistic approach to Anxiety management and will join the panel discussion: Self Care for HealthCare Professionals Craig is an Integrative GP, Senior Lecturer at Monash University Dept of General Practice. Author and Speaker at many national and international events. Craigs teaching, research and clinical interests involve mindfulness based stress management, mind-body medicine, meditation, counselling, holistic healthcare, complementary therapies and medical ethics. Dr Louise Mahler
KEYNOTE - Vocal Intelligence Louises work, Vocal Intelligence, has made a dramatic impact for many individuals and organizations. At the peak of her career as a former opera singer with a soloists contract at the Vienna State Opera, Louise lost her voice in a crisis of confidence. She found it again through award winning study that connects voice, body and mind in pathways to knowledge applied to all aspects of life and work. See www.artofbusiness.com.au Prof Kerryn Phelps
KEYNOTE - Integrate or Disintegrate - The Future of General Practice Facilitator - panel discussion: The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice Prof Phelps is an Integrative GP, Founder of U Clinic, Health Writer, Speaker, Adjunct Prof -Sydney Uni, Faculty of Medicine Professor Kerryn Phelps is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney. In 2000 she was elected as the first female Federal President of the Australian Medical Association, serving a maximum term of three years. During her Presidency, Professor Phelps commissioned the AMAs first position statement on complementary medicine. A General Practitioner for 25 years, she is Founder and Medical Director of uclinic Integrative Health Clinic, Surry Hills and Founder and Principal of Cooper Street Clinic in Double Bay. Prof Phelps is an Advisory Board Member of the Australian Integrative Medicine Association and the Journal of Complementary Medicine. She is a columnist for the Australian Womens Weekly and Medical Observer. She is co-author of a textbook of Integrative General Practice, due for publication in October 2009. Prof Phelps was a recipient of the Centenary of Federation Medal for services to Medicine and Australian society Professor Richard Silberstein
KEYNOTE: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the Neural Basis of Creativity. WORKSHOP Co-hosted with Prof Munro and A/Prof Vitetta Prof Silberstein is Chairman and CEO of Neuro-Insight Pty Ltd. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne in Neurophysiology and a BSc (Hon) majoring in Physics from Monash University. He was the head of the Dept. of Physics at Swinburne University (1985 - 1995) and the foundation director of the Brain Science Institute at Swinburne University (1996 - 2002). He is an Honorary Senior Principal Research Fellow at the Howard Florey Institute of Medical Physiology and serves on the Executive Board of the International Society for Brain Electromagnetic Topography and the Pan Pacific Conference for Brain Topography as well as the Editorial Board of Brain Topography. Professor Silberstein has over 30 years of neuroscience research experience and is the originator of SST brain imaging technology. He has published over 180 papers in the form of conferences presentations, journal articles and book chapters and is an invited or keynote speaker at various Australian and international scientific meetings. Dr Charles Teo
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION After graduating from the University of New South Wales medical school he embarked initially on a career in paediatric surgery and then neurosurgery, finally sub-specialising in paediatric neurosurgery. He was accepted at the Childrens Medical Center, Dallas, Texas for a fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery and was strongly encouraged to stay in the United States. Charlie is the only Australian neurosurgeon to be Board Certified in both Australia and America. He was rapidly promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas and developed an international reputation in the field of minimally invasive neurosurgery. Charlie has been an invited speaker and Visiting Professor to almost every continent and over 35 countries, including such prestigious centres in the USA, as Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Albert Einstein University and the Barrow Neurological Institute, as well as Marbourg University in Germany. Since returning to Australia, Charlie has continued to develop pioneering procedures and is invited back to the USA at least 4 times a year to teach courses in these keyhole approaches. Indeed, a fellowship program started by him in 2000 is now filled with overseas neurosurgeons until the year 2009, all thirsty to learn his innovative techniques. In keeping with his passion for teaching and philanthropy, Charlie devotes 3 months of his holiday time each year to educate neurosurgeons from developing countries such as Peru and Vietnam, and to treat children with neurological conditions in those countries. At his own expense he has sponsored neurosurgeons from developing countries such as Bangladesh, Peru, Romania and Vietnam to attend practical courses and meetings. Charlie primarily works at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital and has established an internationally acclaimed centre specialising in the treatment of adult and childhood brain tumours. The techniques and skills that he offers at the Centre have saved or extended the lives of many children from Australia and abroad with so called "inoperable" brain tumours. These patients have come to Sydney from all over the world. He is currently the Director of the Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, President of Think First Australasia, established for the prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries, and a Founding Board Member of V.I.N.E. (volunteers for international neurosurgical education). He is the Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board and Founder of the Cure for Life Foundation which has successfully raised over 2 million dollars and is the largest charity devoted to the advancement and treatment of patients with brain tumours. Charlie has written over 70 publications and 30 book chapters. He has been featured on Australian Story (5 times!!), "60 Minutes", "Good Medicine" and "Today Tonight", highlighting patients with "inoperable" brain tumours that he has successfully removed. See www.neuroendoscopy.info A/Professor Luis Vitetta
KEYNOTE Presenter WORKSHOP Co-hosted with Prof Munro and Prof Richard Silberstein and will join the panel discussion: Climate Change What it means for health Luis Vitetta is a Senior Research Fellow & A/Prof at the Uni QLD, School of Medicine. He is also Honorary Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Molecular Biology & Medicine at the Epworth Medical Centre in Melbourne. He is a Uni Melbourne graduate from the Dept Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, and has also studied medicine at the National University of La Plata Medical School in his native Argentina. Dr Ross Walker
"Have you noticed that most people in our society are constantly tired, gaining weight and are stressed beyond belief, Our everyday, modern environment of synthetic and convenience food, technology that reduces physical effort and exercise - from the car you drive to work to the remote control for the television - not to mention the stresses and strains of the corporate and business world are all to blame". Dr Ross Walker is an eminent practicing cardiologist with a passion for people and health. Considered one of the worls best keynote speakers and life coaches, he is the author of six books, some of which have been best sellers and is also a regular presenter on the Nine Networks TODAY Show and radio stations 2UE & 3AW. As a frontline communicator, his messages are seen and heard by millions of people each year around the world. Dr Walker is empowering his audiences along the path to wellness. He is continually praised for the entertaining, emotive style of his presentations and constantly receives testimonials on the effectiveness of his programs.
WORKSHOP PRESENTERSProf Robert Allen
WORKSHOP (Co-Hosted with Dr Gary Deed) - CAM Approaches to Diabetes WORKSHOP (Co-hosted with Dr Aushi Patel) - Toxicology in Dentistry Prof Allen is regarded as a leading expert in Integrative Medicine,and has published several leading texts on the subject. He lectures and speaks at many events both in Australia and overseas. His areas of expertise include Nutrition and the field of Toxicology. Dr Rick Kausman
WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Janet Lowndes) - A Person-Centred Approach to Healthy Weight Management and will join the panel discussion: The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice Dr Kausman a medical doctor who is recognised as the Australian pioneer of the person-centred approach to healthy weight management. Rick has written two books including the award-winning If Not Dieting, Then What?, and has had several articles on healthy weight management published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr Rick is a Fellow of the Australian College of Psychological Medicine, a Lifelong Fellow of the Obesity Prevention and Treatment Society, and an Associate, Centre for Ethics in Medicine and Society, Department of Medicine, Monash University. See www.ifnotdieting.org Dr Antigone Kouris
WORKSHOP - Nutrient/ Herb - Drug Interactions & Better Clinical Outcomes Dr Kouris has worked as a clinical nutritionist/dietitian for over 20 years and has a special interest in drug/nutrient/herb interactions - compiling a comprehensive list of over 400 drugs to be published in a textbook on Integrative Medicine (ed Kotsirilos, Sali and Vitetta) later this year. From 1988-2002 she was a nutrition scientist/lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine Monash University and from 2002-2006 was the managing editor of the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Her publications include over 35 nutrition research papers; chapters to 2 university textbooks ( "Food & Nutrition" ed Wahlqvist, "Nutrition and Metabolism" ed Gibney) and numerous consultations/reports for Australian Government. Janet Lowndes
WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Dr Rick Kausman) - A Person-Centred Approach to Healthy Weight Management Janet will also take the morning Yoga Classes Janet is a Psychologist using an integrative counselling approach to explore the mind-body connection and enhance physical and psychological wellbeing. Janet specialises in counselling for people experiencing weight management issues, body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Janet is also a qualified Yoga and Meditation teacher and she incorporates aspects of these practices into her therapeutic work. Associate Professor John Munro
Prof Munro will co-host a WORKSHOP with Prof Silberstein and A/Prof Vitetta Head of Gifted Education and Centre for Exceptional Learning, in the Graduate School of Education at The University of Melbourne. His research interests and teaching are in the areas of Literacy and mathematics learning disabilities, giftedness and learning disabilities. Dr Aushi Patel
WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Prof Robert Allen) - Toxicology in Dentistry and will join the panel discussion: Climate Change What it means for health (member of IABDM, AIMA, IAOMT) - Dr Patel is the Director of Bio Compatible Dentistry, Sydney, which focuses on biological dentistry. She obtained her Bachelor of Dentistry in 1995 from Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry - University of London. Aushi has worked extensively in the UK hospital system in paediatric dentistry, oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr Ranjani Ratnam
WORKSHOP - Mind-Body Medicine- a Journey of Integration and will join the panel discussion: Self Care for HealthCare Professionals Ranjani is a medical practitioner, now practicing exclusively in Mind-Body medicine, combining Eastern and Western philosophies. She has studied Meditation practices with Dr Deepak Chopra, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, breathwork and other energy based healing therapies and gained a certificate in Mind Body Medicine from Harvard University. She counsels using many modalities and runs meditation workshops. She has written articles on mind-body health and recorded meditation CDs. See www.meditationforhealing.com.au Dr Michelle Standen
WORKSHOP - Natural Remedies for Pain and Inflammation Michelle is a registered medical practitioner, and practiced as a GP for a number of years before undertaking her PhD in natural and complementary medicine. She has also completed an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy. The combination of Michelles clinical and research backgrounds, along with her passion for the use of evidence-based preventative and natural medicine, provides a unique and valuable perspective. Dr Michelle Woolhouse
WORKSHOP - (Co-Hosted with Dr Craig Hassed) - A holistic approach to Anxiety management and will join the panel discussion: The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice Michelle Graduated from Monash University (Victoria, Australia) in 1996. Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She is a current board member for AIMA and sits on the Integrative medicine joint working party with the RACGP. She has postgraduate qualifications in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Hypnotherapy and Traditional Vietnamese Acupuncture. These, along with studies in Yoga, Meditation and Buddhist Psychotherapy (India) and Harmonic Sound Therapy (Norway), are the constituent elements of Michelles holistic practice of medicine. Michelle conducts her practice in a relaxed natural way; her patients are invited into their treatment. She considers the totality of a persons life, their diet, the environment and their stresses. She aims to provide each person with an appropriate and individual program so that they can return to their desired state of health. She does this by using a combination of diet, exercise, stress management, medicines, nutrients and counseling. Acupuncture and hypnotherapy are used where necessary. See www.drmichellewoolhouse.com.au
OPEN FORUM DISCUSSIONSDr Grant Blashki Dr Blashki is a GP, a senior research fellow at Nossal Institute for Global Health, Uni Melbourne, a visiting fellow - ANU, and honorary senior lecturer at Kings College London. His themes of research are 1- primary health care 2- mental health and 3- climate change. He a clinical advisor to beyondblue, a mentor in the Al Gore Climate Leadership Project, a cofounder of Doctors for the Environment Aust and was a 2020 summit participant in the Sustainability Group Prof Avni Sali Professor Sali, is President of the Australian Integrative Medicine Association and Director of the National Institute of Integrative Medicine, Melbourne. Dr Michael Daly MB BS GradDip(Integrative Medicine) GradCert(EBP) M Bus(Inf Innovation) GradDip(Doc Mgt) Will be a Contributing Panel Member to Discussion Group: "The Business of Running an Integrative Medicine Practice" Michael is an Integrative GP, Melbourne and Treasurer of AIMA. About the Venue
This year the Holistic Health Conference comes to AIMAs hometown - MELBOURNE at the popular bayside suburb of St Kilda. Travel & Accommodation(All accommodation and travel arrangements to and from the conference venue are the responsibility of individual deligates) Accommodation:NOVOTEL ST KILDA
Free Call: 1300 66 88 05 Please book ACCOMMODATION directly with the venue and quote our special conference code: HHC021009 ROOM RATES: The NOVOTEL ST KILDA is offering excellent room rates for our delegates. Note the hotel is newly refurbished with modern decor, light-filled and spacious room. You may view room details on their website. Standard Rooms: - $179 per/room per/night Extra: Pre-book buffet breakfast to get a discounted Conference rate of $15 per person - (normal cost - $29) NOTE: The venue holds a limited number of rooms for our conference at these SPECIAL rates. Please book early to avoid missing out on a room at the venue. NOTE: Option to share a Standard Room with -2 single beds - please contact Anna Ryan AIMA- admin@aima.net.au - if you would like to arrange this. Alternately: the St Kilda area offers a wide-range of accommodation from backpackers to 5-star. Parking:Undercover parking is available on-site to all conference delegates. Cost is $10 per day, and can be paid directly at reception. Access to the Car Park is gained via laneway to the left hand side of the Hotel off Alfred Square. Travel - How to get there:Flights: Qantas: www.qantas.com.au or telephone reservations on 13 13 13 Distance from airport: 28km (Melbourne Airport: www.melbourneairport.com.au) TAXIS Melbourne Cabs: Victorian Taxi Directorate (toll free) 1800 638 802 Airport Bus - See: www.fapas.com.au or T: 61 3 9783 1199. Kilda - Bookings are recommended. Sky Bus - See: www.Skybus.com.au or T: 61 3) 9335 2811 - Bookings are recommended. Tram: No. 96 from Bourke Street, Melbourne city - stops in front of the hotel (approx 15 mins) Tourism:For more information about St Kida & Melbourne, see www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/tourism DISCLAIMER: The organisers reserve the right to delete or alter items in the conference or related programs. The information contained in this program is true and accurate to the best available information at time of printing.
INSURANCE: Note: Registration fees DO NOT include insurance of any kind. It is the responsibility of the delegates to have their own travel and medical insurance arranged prior to the conference. REFUND POLICY: Refunds (less $100 administration fee) will be made for cancellations received in writing by 9 SEPTEMBER 2009, thereafter refund will be at the discretion of the organising. Bus travel payments will not be refunded. |
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