Born and raised in the United States, after studying Medicine at the University of Genoa, I specialized in he graduated from Medicine & Health Sciences Founder, Educational Director and Professor of Holos Academy – Educational & Training Center (Switzerland) and President of the Swiss Clinical Aromatherapy Association (Switzerland) Consultant in Clinical Aromatherapy and Emotional Aromatheraoy for the Geriatric Center of the Luganese Hospital of Moncucco - Dr. Pio Eugenio Fontana and Geriatric Center at Felix Platter Hospital - Prof. Reto Kressig I worked as an assistant at Peking University during his specialization in Traditional Chinese Medicine and as an Associate Professor at the University of Siena where he taught Medical Informatics, Naturopathic Phlebolymhlogy and Vodder Technique.

Emotions, energetics, physiological reactions: how does all this influence our everyday life?

Dr. Matina Chronopoulou was born in Sparta, Greece. Today, she is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopath, Acupuncturist and Bioresonance Therapist. She has been involved in natural therapies since the late 1970s. Since 1995 she has been the director of the Center for Natural Medicine and Acupuncture in Athens, with an emphasis on physiotherapy, nutritional medicine, lifestyle modification, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences and energy medicine. She practices private practice, lectures and teaches. Additionally, she specializes in educational workshops and seminars for professionals. She shares her knowledge about the traditional Mediterranean therapeutic diet, herbal walks and herbal retreats in the Greek countryside. She has presented scientific papers around the world and has regularly contributed articles to natural health journals, newspapers, television and radio talk shows for the past 25 years. Dr. Matina Chronopoulou is a columnist for the Huffington Post and Director of the Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine program and a member of the Board at Warnborough College Ireland.

William Clearfield, a 1978 graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA., completed a rotating internship and served as an OB/GYN resident at Metropolitan Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine after completing a Family Practice resident in 1982 at United Health and Hospital Services in Kingston, PA, Dr. Clearfield, since 1982, is a leading figure in family and integrative medicine. With graduate expertise in areas ranging from Cardiac Rehabilitation (the University of Wisconsin/Lacrosse) to Medical Acupuncture (UCLA, 1991), to Age Management and Non-Surgical Aesthetic Medicine, (fellowship-trained and diplomat status from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine,) Dr. C is a leading authority on cutting-edge medicine in Northern Nevada. In 2016, Dr. Clearfield’s turned when, after meeting with several veterans who suffered traumatic head injuries while serving overseas, recognized some of the long term maladies experienced by these soldiers were hormonal consequences of their TBI’s. Research led him to study with and be certified by the Millennium-Warrior Angel Foundation Traumatic Brain Injury Program. Dr. C’s lectures on Traumatic Brain Injury and Hormone Replacement in general, have taken him to OMED, the American Osteopathic Association’s Scientific Convention, NOMA, the Nevada Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatologic Disease, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Clearfield is the Nevada Delegate to the American Osteopathic Association’s House of Delegates and the Executive Director of the American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatologic Diseases.

Recent Breakthroughs in Endocrinology: The Latest on 11 Key Hormones over the Past Five Years

Robert Kempenich is a medical doctor (Université de Strasbourg. France), holder of a university degree in cancerology (Université Paris13), a university certificate in HIV infection (Université Strasbourg),a diploma from the French School of Homeopathy.He was trained in anthroposophical medicine at the Arlesheim Klinik in Schwitzeland .He is president of AREMA (Association pour la Recherche et l’ Enseignement en Médecine Anthroposophique. Paris.Strasbourg.) and has been teaching anthroposohic medicine to doctors for around thirty years.He is board member of the GETCOP (Groupe d’ Evaluation des Thérapie Complémentaires Personalisées. France) He was a member of the advisory board of the pan-european study CAMbrella , president ot the ECPM (European Council of Doctors for Plurality in Medicine), board member of the IVAA (International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Association).

Dr. Kevin KF Ng, a distinguished pharmacologist, made groundbreaking contributions to the field, including discovering the adrenergic neuron-blocking action of emetine and the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the lung. He collaborated with Nobel Laureate Sir John R. Vane and developed an ACE inhibitor from snake venom. After a successful academic career, including over 150 clinical trials, Dr. Ng shifted his focus to "Food as Medicine," emphasizing phytochemicals and boswellic acids to complement traditional pain management

Folker Meissner has been a physician since 1979 and has worked in the fields of complementary and alternative medicine, as well as in mind and body medicine for 30+ years. As the founding president of the German Academy for Energy Medicine and Bioenergetics he has been working scientifically in the realm of consciousness, energy and information medicine. An author of two fundamental books about mind and body medicine and self-healing, he developed HOLAR Medicine™ as a compilation of evidenced based and clinically proven modalities.

To be or not to be a patient is your choice - How to let go of the old paradigm

Dr. Shaweta Shay Vasudeva, DAc., LAc., Dipl.Ac is an Acupuncturist, Professor, Author, & Coach. Her passion is to help people become the best version of themselves by using an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, bringing 10+ years of experience in Psychology, Personal Fitness Training, Corrective Exercise, Nutritional Coaching, Cranial Sacral Work, and teaching Karate & Tai Chi classes to her business. Acupuncture is an addition to her existing practice, called ShayTheCoachAcupuncture. Background and training in acupuncture: Dr. Shay earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. With more than 3,000 combined clinical and didactic training hours, she brings extensive experience to healing, delivered with genuine care. For more information visit her webpage: www.shaythecoachacupucnture.com. Areas of practice: Back, Neck, and Joint Pain; Headaches; Stress; Chronic Fatigue and Insomnia; Digestive Issues; The Unique Needs of People in Long-Term Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Addiction.

Benefits of Auricular Acupuncture on Substance Use Disorders

Dr. Diane van der Vliet is a medical doctor and recognised expert in Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture, with a special focus on supportive care in oncology. Based in Lyon, France, she specialises in acupuncture and Chinese energetic techniques to help cancer patients manage treatment-related side effects and regain balance, energy, and quality of life. Dr van der Vliet has reinforced her expertise by a training in Clinical Oncology at the prestigious Gustave Roussy Institute in France. Her clinical expertise is enriched by a solid background in pharmaceutical research and global clinical trials, having served as Director of Clinical Development for over a decade. She has authored numerous scientific publications and regularly contributes to medical conferences and regulatory work. In addition to her clinical and scientific credentials, Dr van der Vliet is deeply committed to integrative, patient-centred care. She regularly leads group acupressure workshops at the Centre Ressource in Lyon, a supportive care centre for individuals living with or recovering from cancer. These workshops empower patients to use self-acupressure techniques to enhance vitality, reduce anxiety, and better manage common side effects of cancer treatments—promoting autonomy and well-being throughout the healing journey. At the 16ᵗʰ Global Webinar on Traditional and Integrative Medicine, Dr Van Der Vliet will share a comprehensive evidence-based review of acupuncture’s role in oncology supportive care, drawing on her dual expertise in Clinical Science and Acupuncture. Her work exemplifies the fusion of rigorous scientific inquiry with compassionate, integrative healing practices.

From Acupuncture to Acupressure: Enhancing Supportive Care and Patient Autonomy in Oncology

Beverly Lawrence, Ph.D., L.Ac. is a renowned international speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of traditional and integrative medicine. As a licensed acupuncturist and NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture, she brings decades of experience and a deeply holistic approach to healing that blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge practices. Dr. Lawrence is certified in a wide range of modalities, including medical astrology, medical hypnotherapy, neuropathy, essential oils, aromatherapy, sound therapy, light therapy, energy healing, and shamanic practices. Her comprehensive expertise allows her to support deep transformation on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. She is the founder of the Dancing Bear Healing Center and the Dancing Bear Enlightenment Academy, where she empowers practitioners and seekers alike through transformational programs and certifications. She is widely recognized for her Free OM for Success program and the Wu Shen Holistic Healer Certification, both of which integrate Eastern and Western traditions for profound healing. In addition to her clinical and teaching work, Dr. Lawrence is the host of the Holistic Transformation weekly podcast and organizes two annual global summits: the Holistic Transformation Summit and the Healing Mastery Summit, bringing together thought leaders from around the world. Passionate about raising global consciousness and promoting integrative wellness, Dr. Beverly Lawrence continues to inspire individuals on their healing journeys while bridging the worlds of science, spirituality, and ancient medicine.

Awakening the Body’s Healing Intelligence: Combining Acupressure with Vibrational and Aromatic Therapies

Dr. Jiao Hongguan, Ph.D., Associate Professor – Specialist in Micro-Invasive Acupotomy Dr. Jiao Hongguan earned his doctoral and master’s degrees from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. He is now on the faculty of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where he conducts clinical work, research, and teaching in acupotomy and serves as a master’s supervisor. Integrating classical meridian-sinew theory with modern soft-tissue surgery and neuromodulation, Dr. Jiao has systematized the academic framework of acupotomy. He routinely performs 1–3 micro-invasive sessions through a skin opening <0.5 mm to obtain rapid relief for: Musculoskeletal & pain disorders: acute torticollis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar-disc herniation, knee pain/osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, plantar heel pain Neurological conditions: dizziness, headache, insomnia, post-stroke sequelae, Parkinsonian rigidity, early-stage Alzheimer’s intervention Metabolic & internal diseases: essential hypertension, type-2 diabetes, anorexia, dyspepsia, obesity Dermatology & ENT: acne, rhinitis, pharyngitis, cough, dry-eye syndrome Obstetrics/gynecology & andrology: dysmenorrhoea, mammary hyperplasia, infertility, sexual dysfunction He applies acupotomy to more than 2,000 patients annually. To date Dr. Jiao has published nine articles in SCI-indexed journals such as Journal of Pain Research, Medicine, and American Journal of Translational Research, and over 40 papers in Chinese core and general journals. He has authored eight monographs and led or co-led eight national and provincial research projects. He has chaired or participated in formulating over 20 international and national standards, is a member of the first cohort of the National Administration of TCM’s “Outstanding Export-Oriented TCM Talents,” an expert in the National TCM International Exchange Talent Pool, a registered expert for ISO/TC 215 & ISO/TC 249 (health informatics and TCM), an executive council member of the Artificial Intelligence Branch of the China TCM Information Society, and an executive council member of the Dosage-Effect Branch of the China Ethnic Medicine Association.

Acupotomy (Xiao Zhen Dao): A Minimally-Invasive Needle-Scalpel Fusion Therapy for Rapid Structural and Energetic Relief—A Clinical Synopsis

Dr. Shivani Sanjeev Gavande is Ph.D. in Ayurveda, Masters in Kayachikitsa-Ayurveda and aBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. She has received Hari Ananta Gold Medal for her research work under Ayurvidya, New Delhi. She is the Principal and Professor in the department of Kayachikitsa at Late Kedari Redekar Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya,Gadhinglaj,District Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India and had been faculty and examiner of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. She has 23 years of clinical and academic experience. She is PhD guide at Faculty of Ayurved Parul University. Dr. Shivani Sanjeev Gavande has been resource person in various Ayurveda workshops and national and international seminars. Also she has shared her valuable clinical experiences and Ayurvedic concepts in various national and international conferences. She has published her 19 research articles in peer reviewed national and international journals. She was invested Ph.D. for her work in Enhancement of quality of life in patients having cancers of female genital organs. She has been worked for teenagers since last 23 years and socially active for women empowerment and environmental awareness. She is healer and councillor of mindfulness program, satwavajaya Chikitsa also volunteer of Aniruddha Academy of Disaster management.

A Single Case Study to Evaluate the Effects of Ayurvedic Therapeutic Bio Purification for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis

Dr. Alexia Georgousis ND, SD has been in private practice since 1999. She has an extensive background in naturopathic medical education as faculty, clinical supervisor and associate dean of clinical studies. Alexia’s passion for mysticism, consciousness, spirituality, and energy medicine prompted her to become certified as a Spiritual Director, mediation/soul awareness guide and Qi Gong instructor. Currently, in addition to her naturopathic practice, Alexia works as a Spiritual Life Coach, Conscious Awareness Facilitator, and teaches Qi Gong.

Who is Attacking Whom? - A Psycho-spiritual Approach to Auto-immunity

Eleonora Medici Sarasvati is the Founder of Rifugio Corpo & Spirito – Yoga Center, Rapallo Liguria-Italy, She is a passionate Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic naturopath, and explorer of the inner world. Her over 30 year path has always been guided by the desire to unite body, mind, and spirit in harmony with nature and ancient wisdom. Her Yoga journey began as personal transformation and evolved into a life vocation. She holds many advanced international certifications including:
• E-RYT (1550+ hours) – World Yoga Alliance
• Certified Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga Therapy – World Yoga Alliance
• Certified Meditation Teacher Trainer – World Yoga Alliance
• Certified Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer – World Yoga Alliance
• Yoga and Meditation Teacher Diploma – Ananda Ashram
• Three-Year Yoga Teaching Diploma – Institute of Human Sciences, Rome
• Continuous Education Trainer for World Yoga Alliance
Her teaching combines Yoga Science with essential oils through her unique method, Yogarôme, emphasizing both its depth and emotional energy.
Her teachings are intuitive, feminine, and transformative, embodying her journey. At Rifugio Corpo & Spirito, sacred spaces foster reconnection, healing, and alignment with one’s true essence. Her motto emphasizes that yoga is a way of being, shared with grace, compassion, and deep presence.

Stress management and Yoga science: Scientific Evidence

Suzanne Riskin completed her MD from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and residency training from the University of Miami, United States. She has been working as an Assistant Professor of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM), Nova Southeastern University (NSU), United States since 2019. She has published in reputed journals and has been serving as a journal editor at The Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

Emerging Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Rachel Shackleton, founder of Green Key Personal Development & Green Key Health is a business trainer and corporate health specialist as well as practicing kinesiologist, medical herbalist and naturopath. She has over 30 years training experience in medium and large international organisations, providing solutions in leadership, customer excellence, and workplace wellbeing. A practicing medical herbalist, naturopath and kinesiologist, Rachel believes wellness and vitality will only be achieved when addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual history through treating the client holistically. Also addresses workplace wellbeing through the same light. Featured in Thrive Global, Up Journey, Authority magazine and The Entrepreneur!s Journey as well as interviewed on UK Health Radio and the" My Future Business Show”. September 2020 Rachel was a guest speaker at the 2nd International Health Congress in Geneva on NonCommunicable diseases.

Why do you think you are sick? The Role of Emotions in Healing

Michelle LaMasa-Dawson completed her PhD from the Department of Mind-Body Medicine, Saybrook University, California, USA and postdoctoral fellowship with the Academy for Comprehensive and Integrative Medicine, Texas, USA. She is an adjunct professor with the Academy for Comprehensive Integrative Medicine. She is an international educator and speaker, regularly teaching for the Institute of Valeology in Poznan, Poland. She has completed several research projects in Recall Healing. Dr. Michelle holds Master Degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies. She is certified through the Center of Mind-Body Medicine and holds certificates in Neuro-Emotional Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Chakra Attunement.

Recall Healing: Reconnecting Body, Mind, and Memory for Optimal Well-being

Originally trained as a medical doctor, Dr Situ then obtained a PhD in Medicine from Queen’s University Belfast (UK) and has since specialised in developing rapid immunodiagnostics for detecting and monitoring antibiotic residues. In recent years, Dr Situ has expanded this research to focus on the health benefits of natural products, with a particular emphasis on discovery and evaluation of antimicrobial phytochemicals from medicinal plants to address the urgent challenge of antimicrobial resistance within the One-Health framework. The group has established a systematic approach that spans from initial antibacterial screening to the isolation and characterisation of active compounds, cytotoxicity testing, and mechanistic studies, integrating microbiology, phytochemistry, and biotechnology to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions aimed at tackling the pressing global health threats.

Integrating traditional knowledge into evidence-based medicine: A paradigm shift?

Amanda Frade Barros is a pharmaceutical biochemist and currently works as an integrative clinical pharmacist. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Analyses, a PhD, and completed a postdoctoral degree in Sciences at FMUSP/Université Aix-Marseille (France). With over 20 years of basic and clinical research experience in national and international laboratories, she served as professor and researcher in the Bioengineering Program at Universidade Brasil and led high-impact multicentric projects. In clinical practice, she applies integrative protocols of Chinese medicine, photobiomodulation, and laser therapy to address chronic pain, emotional disorders, intestinal health, and women’s health, translating scientific evidence into personalized, effective care.

Reiki-induced priming responsiveness in Metarhizium robertsii conidia

Anthia Wint is a certified herbal therapist, humanitarian, herbal lifestyle coach, and consultant. She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder of Finest Herbal Shop LLC, an International medical company that provides herbal services to people across the world. A Magazine FHS Magazine that has thousands of readers, from around the world. Anthia is the author of the bestselling book on Amazon titled The Book of Herbal Remedies for Beginners. She has authored many other books that centered on her expertise as an herbal therapist. She has gathered lots of experience in her profession which she has converted into courses and books that people can learn from. She was recognized for her humanitarian effects and she was given the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award of the United States of America by the African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference . For her years of humanitarian service throughout the world.

The Role of Africa, Caribbean, and Asia Traditional Medicine in Global Public Health

Dr. Maria M Marco has completed his medical training in Caracas Venezuela with a master’s degree in Internal Medicine in 1998. After practicing medicine for over 10 years, Dr. Marco moved to Miami, Fl in 2001. She turned her interest to Holistic Medicine. In 2017 Dr Marco became NCCAOM Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, completing a Master in Oriental Medicine. She travelled to Kyoto, Japan in 2018 to learn Japanese style Acupuncture. Dr Marco is passionate about Medicine and she completed studies in Clinical Homeopathy in 2021, Bio decoding 2021 and Epigenetics 2023.

A peptide approach to Regenerative Medicine.

Christine Paul is a licensed professional counselor, somatically-trained yoga instructor, and yoga therapist in training. She combines her passion and training in integrative health, mind-body medicine, and yoga to provide a unique and experiential understanding of stress management. She is owner and founder of Back To Your Body, a small business focused on mind-body integration therapies. She specializes in sharing yoga and mind-body integration therapies with health and human service professionals and people with chronic illness and disability.

Somatic Practices for Health Professionals

Ine-Mari Bredekamp, a 1997 graduate of the Isa Carstens Health and Skin Care Academy in South Africa, holds a CIDESCO Health and Skin Care Diploma. Her CIDESCO final paper focused on stress's impact on daily life. Married to pilot Louis Bredekamp since 2004, she witnessed firsthand the effects of sleep disruption in aviation. After the recent sudden death of her husband, Ine-Mari’s curiosity spiked into the correlation between mindset and immunity. Amid the COVID pandemic, her husband was flying cargo to different parts of the world, however the horrific circumstances that they were treated in other countries, as well as severe jetlag, impacted his mental health tremendously. In a Global Webinar on Emotional Intelligence and the impact your mind has on your immunity, Ine-Mari aims to share insights that can shed the light on Emotional Intelligence in the workplace and the impact it will have on the office / employees.

Laura Torres is currently realizing her PhD in the Department of Medicine and Linguistics, Literature, and Translation at the University of Malaga, UMA, Spain. Her academic journey includes English teaching studies at Maria Inmaculada, CAMMIA, Spain, and earning a master's degree in bilingual teaching from Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid. Laura served as a teaching assistant in UK during seven years and is actively an English teacher in various Spanish schools since 2017. She is a published author, with a novel titled "The Girl of the Mental Stops, 2023", and has three chapters in scientific books, with a possible potential paper this year.

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