Australasian Integrative Medicine Association Inc.'Integrating Complementary & Mainstream Medicine'

The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) Inc. is a national, voluntary non-profit organisation. AIMA is the Peak medical body representing the doctors who integrate complementary medicines/therapies into mainstream medical practice.  Our Full members consist of medical practitioners who provide integrative and holistic health care for their patients. Associate members include allied health professionals including physiotherapists, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, naturopaths and  a wide range other health professionals.

AIMA is officially affiliated with the Victorian AMA (Australian Medical Association) and  is recognised as a special interest group by the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners). AIMA is widely recognised as a responsible authority in holistic, complementary and integrative medicine and as an organisation that has been in existence for over ten years, AIMA has made steady progress in establishing credibility in the field of Integrative Medicine.

AIMA seeks to provide :

• A support network and forum for practitioners interested in integrative medicine.
• Provision of a website including a public referral service.
• A regular international conference.
• Publication of a regular Journal (JAIMA)
• Representation for members to medical institutions (AMA, RACGP, HIC, etc.)
• Promotion of high standards of professional ethics, competence and conduct.
• Networking with medical and government organisations to promote the practice of integrative medicine.
• Facilitation of education through seminars, CME meetings, workshops etc.
• Support for research in integrative medicine.
• Members benefits such as discounts on annual conference, products, insurance, finance etc

AIMA Membership:

• AIMA provides representation of members to the AMA, RACGP and other medical bodies.
• A support network forum for doctors and others interested in integrative medicine.
• An annual Holistic Health Conference, and discount for AIMA members to attend.
• Publication of the Journal of The Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (JAIMA)
• Promotion of high standards of professional ethics, competence and conduct.
• Networking with medical and government organisations to promote the practice of integrative medicine.
• Facilitation of educational programs including seminars, CME meetings and workshops.
• Provision of the website: www.aima.net.au, including a public referral site (for full members). Support for research in integrative medicine.

Levels of Membership:

  N.B. A 10% dicount on AIMA membership is available for current ACNEM members