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March
Integria Practitioner Live Stream, Forever Young, 4 Parts
Bio-Practica Free Webinar, Midlife Endrocrine Malfunction
May
BioMedica, Women's Health Summit, Advancing Lifelong Clinical Care & Health Span
June
Activated Probiotics Symposium, Changing the Script, VIC
July
Pure Health Solutions, Learn Level 1 Muscle Testing
Bio Concepts Seminar Series, The Adaptive Brain
August
ATMS, Healthy Brain Symposium
"The idea is to die young as late as possible" - Ashley Montagu. Many health-conscious individuals are now seeking strategies to extend longevity, often through self-empowered trends such as biohacking. The majority of these claims lay unsubstantiated, with low-quality evidence and hype. In contrast, naturopathic strategies and lifestyle medicine can extend healthspan, without tending towards extreme practices. Moreover, simple and foundational factors are overlooked in pursuit of the latest hyped remedy that promises to be the fountain of youth. In this four-part series we will explore how we can improve the healthspan by addressing key modifiable areas. Join us every Wednesday in March as we cover Metabolism, Movement, Mind, and Macros & Micros, taking a closer look at the current trends in wellness and longevity:
Week 1, March 5th, 12-1 AEST: Metabolism, presented by Laurence Katsaras. Is the fountain of youth an elixir that extends lifespan or simply prevents chronic disease? How can we measure ageing, and what is its clinical significance? Herbal and nutritional ingredients are gaining attention for targeting cellular pathways such as AMPK, NRF-2, NAD, and sirtuins. But when should these interventions be prioritised for patients with real health challenges? In this session, we will explore the cellular physiology of health, ageing and chronic disease and provide clinical context to the discussion. We will highlight key herbal and nutritional ingredients and present a practical framework that sets the foundation for the rest of the series.
Week 2, March 12th, 12-1 AEST: Move, presented by Sam Cartwright. Research shows that physical fitness, such as muscle and cardiovascular health, are arguably the strongest predictors of healthspan. This session will delve into the mechanisms by which muscle mass, strength, flexibility, agility, and more, are biomarkers of health and how practitioners can leverage this knowledge to optimise patient outcomes. We will discuss how herbs and nutrients can enhance the benefits of exercise and support optimal cellular function, and give practical strategies for prescribing exercise to improve patient quality of life and longevity.
Week 3, March 19th, 12-1 AEST: Mind, presented by Emma Van Den Driest. Cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer’s are amongst the greatest fears people have regarding ageing. This session will look at supporting cognition as we age and show how herbs, nutrients, lifestyle and mindset can delay or prevent cognitive decline, including those with an increased genetic risk. In this session, we will explore the next iteration of brain ageing, including adaptive changes in the ageing brain, and look at emerging risk factors such as sensory deficits, the klotho gene and the fascinating area of stereotype embodiment.
Week 4, March 26th, 12-1 AEST: Macros & Micros, presented by Nathan Rose. Amongst the heavily discussed diet strategies for optimising health, extensive data exist that supports sensible and achievable nutrition for promoting excellent healthspan. This session will look at the evidence on macronutrients and micronutrients that are important for healthy ageing and highlight when supplementation is beneficial. We will focus on the clinical effects of key nutrients for delaying or preventing the chronic disease linked to ageing. Finally, this session will give context to popular diet strategies touted for life and healthspan extension, such as caloric restriction, time-restricted eating, intermittent fasting, and more. Walk away with clarity and confidence on if, how and when to recommend diets and nutrients to promote healthspan.
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Optimising Patient Vitality through Targeted Hormonal Help
This webinar will explore the intricate landscape of midlife gonadal hormonal shifts, delving into the nuances of how declining oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone pave the way for weight gain, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. Chronic stress plays its part as well, elevating cortisol levels that contribute to energy crashes, muscle breakdown, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
The final piece of this endocrine puzzle that can influence mid-life health and energy levels is declining thyroid function. As these endocrine changes ripple through various systems, they manifest as fatigue, lowered metabolic rate, dysregulated sleep and stress, cognitive decline, and mood disturbances.
Presenter: Vanessa Hitch: Vanessa is a naturopath with almost 20 years experience as a clinician, speaker, educator and formulator both in Australia and New Zealand. Facilitating wellness seminars and teaching nutrition, Vanessa designs highly educational and motivational training modules, keeping students and practitioners engaged and at the top of their game. Vanessa’s passion for supporting and empowering practitioners and her dynamic speaking style will make this an inspirational and informative event.
Learn how to effectively support endocrine health in your middle-aged patients and gain practical strategies to:
- Optimise their physical and mental energy
- Support the function of the “endocrine triad” of thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal hormones.
- Recognise the signs of endocrine dysfunction using functional testing.
- Implement evidence-based lifestyle, dietary, and natural medicine strategies to support these patients
Date: Wednesday, March 26th. This Webinar will go live from 6:00pm - 7:15pm AEDT including Q&A
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An Unmissable Education Opportunity
Women’s health has long been underserved, despite women facing unique health challenges across their lifespan. In Australia and New Zealand, gender disparities in healthcare persist, with women often bearing a greater burden of chronic conditions, hormonal imbalances, and mental health challenges. This makes the role of natural health practitioners critical in providing patient-centered, holistic care.
Our premier Women's Health Summit, exclusively for clinicians, aims to address these disparities by equipping attendees with advanced clinical insights and practical tools to better support their female patients at every life stage. With the theme "Advancing lifelong clinical care and health span" and a stellar lineup of expert speakers, this event is designed to empower practitioners with knowledge to optimise health outcomes for women—from reproductive years to menopause and beyond.
Join Us to Advance Women's Health
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your expertise and expand your network.This event is more than a conference—it’s a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and innovation in women’s healthcare. The 8 high impact sessions will leave you with new insights, clinical strategies, and a renewed commitment to improving the lives of your female patients. Together, let’s bridge the gender gap in healthcare and champion lifelong health and vitality for women everywhere.
Date: Saturday 24th May 9.45am - 7.00pm AEST, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Viewing party (Perth) 7.30am - 3.35 AWST, Vibe Hotel Subiaco
Livestream 9.45am - 5.35pm AEST
Cost A$ incl GST: In Person, Sydney $196, Viewing Party Perth, $177, Livestream $147. Students 20% discount.
CPE Points: 7.5h for in person / 6.5h for Livestream
Click here to Register today for the Women’s Health Conference and save up to 30% when you book your ticket by 31st March (Early Bird).
Changing The Script
From the scripts you use to speak to your patients to the scripts you send them home with, it’s important to continually review and reconsider the ways in which you practice. From treating oestrogen dominance to the techniques used for testing the gut microbiota, are your treatment and diagnostic protocols up to date with the latest thinking? Are you equipped to address the needs of your diverse community, such as those who are neurodivergent and your LGBTQIA+ patients? Over two days, earn 12+ CPD hours as you join a lineup of acclaimed and emerging leaders in integrative healthcare to explore long-held ideas through a new lens, and discuss ways that you can create a more inclusive practice. Each speaker has been selected to help you translate advancements in research and understanding into your clinical practice so that you can make practical upgrades, and better serve your community.
We are bringing together 10 brilliant minds (plus a bonus presenter for our VIP session) for a jam-packed program of presentations, workshops and connection. Click here for more information.
Date: 14th - 15th June
Location: The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne VIC
Cost: Standard Ticket $495 VIP Ticket $795
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Have you always wanted to learn Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), along with the use of Kinesiology Test Kits, to support the best outcome for your patient supplement recommendations?
Benefits of MMT: Manual Muscle Testing can help to circumvent the expense of trying multiple supplements on a trial-and-error basis which can waste time in getting good results. It gives you the ability to narrow down the range of nutrients that best fit the patient, the condition and the situation. This can also help reduce the risk of product reactivity, which can happen even with the best of supplements.
Muscle Testing does not replace a good history, independent laboratory testing and your own expertise; however, it can give you the confidence to confirm your best treatment plan by complementing the information already determined.
About your presenter: The seminar will be taught by Sydney Chiropractor, Dr. Suzanne Labrie who has 25+ years of experience in using manual muscle testing, particularly with testing nutritional supplements and kinesiology test kits. Dr Labrie has a background in biochemistry, pharmacology, along with Applied Kinesiology and Professional Kinesiology Practitioner qualifications and has been presenting and teaching seminars since 2013. She goes out of her way to ensure each participant gets the best opportunity to become skilled at MMT.
What to expect: The seminar will include lots of hands-on practice, individual coaching, and plenty of examples and case studies. There is also the opportunity to have ongoing follow ups and advice if required. Pure Health Solutions Kinesiology Test Kits and Protocols will be utilized in the seminar to give you the best and most efficient results which are specifically designed for the benefit of each patient’s individual needs.
To purchase this seminar, you must be registered as a practitioner on our website.
Dates: Saturday, 5 July, 12:00 PM – 5:00pm. Sunday, 6 July, 9:00 AM – 4:00pm
Venue: Pullman Sydney Airport, 191 O’Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020
Cost: Very Early Bird: $595 (ends Monday, 7 April) Early Bird: $645 (ends Monday, 19 April) Regular: $695
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The Adaptive Brain: Psychoneuroimmunology in Practice
Presented by: Dr Olivia Lesslar (MBBS, BIR). Dr Olivia Lesslar is an Australian-educated medical doctor specialising in psychoneuroimmunology, preventative medicine, and complex multisystem conditions.
What you can expect: Anxiety, stress, and mental health challenges are more prevalent than ever, with many patients seemingly resistant to “normal” treatments. In this seminar series, Dr. Olivia Lesslar explores a clinical framework that allows you to get the root cause of a patient’s symptoms by understanding that the human brain often perceives current challenges as echoes of ancient survival threats. Learn our eight primal fears and how they are triggered by today’s modern lifestyles, and a practical framework to personalise treatments.
You'll learn: How Ancient Threats Shape Modern Anxiety – Discover 8 primal fears shaping our survival instincts and how these are triggered by today’s modern lifestyles. The network of threat detection systems - Understand how the brain integrates sensory, physiological, and cognitive signals to respond to danger. Chronic stress or trauma disrupts this system, leading to common mental health challenges like anxiety, PTSD & more.
Clinical applications: Apply Dr Lesslar’s exclusive framework to real clinical cases, to explore innovative new clinical insights, and better understand the root causes of patients’ maladaptive behaviours and responses. This practical framework can help develop more effective and personalised treatments for anxiety, PTSD and other related disorders.
Dates & Locations:
Tue 22 Jul Perth (5pm-9pm AWST)
Thu 24 Jul Adelaide (5pm-9pm ACST)
Sat 26 Jul Melbourne (12pm-4pm AEST)
Mon 28 Jul Auckland (5pm-9pm NZST)
Wed 30 Jul Sydney (5pm-9pm AEST)
Thu 31 Jul Gold Coast (5pm-9pm AEST)
Sat 2 Aug Brisbane (12pm-4pm AEST)
CPE: 2.5 Points
Cost: $80 Super Early Bird - on sale from 4th March (Full Price $100). Click here to Register
With depression and dementia on the rise, ATMS invites practitioners to a Special Event on Saturday 30 August 2025 – the Healthy Brain Symposium – which will focus on addressing these health concerns.
Discover how to support brain health in a world where metabolism has changed, lymphatic function is compromised, and there is an increasing toxic load from the environment. Learn how these factors collectively impact cognitive decline and explore actionable strategies to address them.
Join leading speakers and health professionals as they explore strategies for preventing and managing depression, dementia, and other cognitive concerns. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of brain health, enhance patient care, and incorporate practical, evidence-based approaches to optimise brain health. Take a proactive step in empowering your patients and practice. Join us at the ATMS Healthy Brain Symposium!
Why Attend?
- Discover how to support brain health in a world where metabolism has changed, lymphatic function is compromised, and there is an increasing toxic load from the environment. Learn how these factors collectively impact cognitive decline and explore actionable strategies to address them.
- Join leading speakers and health professionals as they explore strategies for preventing and managing sleep and mood disorders, dementia, and other cognitive concerns.
- Take a proactive step in empowering your patients and practice. Join us at the ATMS Healthy Brain Symposium!
Program summary (Presenter bios and full topic outlines below):
- The sleep-mental health connection: effective integrative strategies for restoring healthy sleep – Dr Adrian Lopresti
- Understanding Neuro-Inflammation: A Key to Brain Health & Mental Wellbeing – Megan Wilks
- Rewiring the brain: The science of psychoneuroimmunology and biohacking – Dr Marc Cohen
- More speakers to be announced soon!
Date & Venue: Saturday, 30 August, at Hilton Hotel Sydney
CPE Points: 6
Cost: Early Bird (Until 30 June 2025): ATMS Member: $295, ATMS Student Member: $175
Standard Pricing: ATMS Accredited Member: $320, ATMS Student Member: $200, Non-ATMS Member: $395, Non-ATMS Student: $225. Click here to Register
