Events

INTEGRATION OF ORIENTAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS (TCM AND AYURVEDA) WITH DERMATOGLYPHICS, AURICULO DIAGNOSIS AND IRIDOLOGY FOR ENHANCED CLINICAL ASSESSMENT IN DAILY PRACTICE by Dr Stefan Stangaceau, Family Medicine Specialist, licensed in Apitherapy, Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy, and Acupuncture. Summary: This presentation explores how integrating traditional Oriental diagnostic systems—primarily Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda—with modern complementary assessment tools such as dermatoglyphics, auriculodiagnosis, and iridology can significantly enhance clinical practice. TCM and Ayurveda both rely on centuries-old observational diagnostics rooted in the analysis of…

AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA by Dr. Craige Golding, Specialist Physician. Summary: A practical, up-to-date look at managing POTS through an integrative lens. Dr Golding explores root-cause drivers, autonomic dysfunction, and targeted interventions ranging from nutraceuticals to lifestyle strategies, giving practitioners a clearer clinical roadmap for this increasingly common condition. Biography: Dr Craige Golding, MD, ABAARM, FAARFM, FICT, FCP (SA), MS USF, Member: NUGO, AAAM is a Specialist Physician, Anti Aging Physician and the chief medical advisor in…

ENHANCING PATIENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES BY INCORPORATING PHARMACOGENETICS FOR PRECISION PRESCRIBING By Dr. Danny Meyersfeld The talk will describe how a Pharmacogenetics test can be used to tailor medication to the individual patient; ensuring an optimal response and reducing risk for side effects. The medical community has become polarised in the use of pharmaceuticals; with some using them excessively, whilst others rule out their use completely. This talk proposes a balanced; where pharmaceuticals can be used for the right patient, at…

MOULD TOXICITY: A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC by Dr. Erika Drewes, Specialist Family Physician. Summary: Exposure to water damaged or mould infested buildings lead to severe and even fatal health outcomes. In this talk I will talk about screening patients for symptoms and signs of mould exposure and diagnostic testing. Treatment modalities and case studies will be discussed. Biography: Dr Erika Drewes is a Specialist Family Physician with 20 years of experience in South Africa and the United Kingdom. After qualifying as…

PEPTIDES by Dr. Craige Golding, Specialist Physician. Summary: The recent upsurge in peptide therapy has taken the clinical world by storm. This session unpacks how peptides can be safely and effectively woven into an integrative medicine environment, covering key mechanisms, indications, and real-world application. Biography: Dr Craige Golding, MD, ABAARM, FAARFM, FICT, FCP (SA), MS USF, Member: NUGO, AAAM is a Specialist Physician, Anti Aging Physician and the chief medical advisor in private practice at 65 Central Street, Block B,…

HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE AND DIETARY/TREATMENT PROTOCOLS by Marenel Pansegrouw RD(SA), Bdietetics 09 UP, Bdip Hospitality 05 TUT Summary: Often dismissed or misunderstood, histamine intolerance can be more complex than it appears. Rather than being a standalone issue, it may point to deeper underlying imbalances - such as an overwhelmed central nervous system, a distressed or dysregulated gut, or methylation pathways that aren’t adequately supported. These factors can reduce the body’s ability to break down histamine efficiently, leading to a wide range…

DEVELOPMENTAL OPTOMETRY by Deon Hattingh, B.Optom (UJ), Post grad certificates in Paediatric Optometry, Amblyopia and Strabismus, Sports vision, Vision in Learning disabilities and dyslexia. Summary: What is my child's eye exam missing? Behaviours that one might not think are related to visual issues. Biography: Optometrist with special interest in Behavioural/Developmental Optometry, Vision Therapy, Sports Vision, Children with Vision Related difficulties, and Dry Eye management. Bookings: Fee: R200 Deposit to SASIM Account number: 1357003986, Nedbank. Please reference your name and the…

ETHICS IN THE APPLICATION OF CAM by Dr. Carel-Piet van Eeden, PhD, OSB Summary: Where do ethics sit in the expanding world of complementary and integrative medicine? This talk explores responsibility, scope, informed consent, practitioner integrity, and the subtle pitfalls that arise when working across traditional and non-traditional modalities. Biography: Dr van Eeden completed his Ph.D and qualified in Holistic Life Counselling in December 2012 through the University of Sedona. He also holds a Certification in Integrative Medicine from the…

LEAD AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE by Dr. Erika Drewes, Specialist Family Physician Summary: Lead is an ubiquitous environmental contaminant that leads to oxidative stress and inflammation over many years in the body. Recent studies have directly linked environmental lead exposure to cardiovascular disease. In this context Chelation therapy becomes an interesting modality when evaluating and treating patients with cardiovascular disease. Biography: Dr Erika Drewes is a Specialist Family Physician with 20 years of experience in South Africa and the United Kingdom.…

VIBRATIONAL HEALING – EXPLORING THE SCIENCE BEHIND RESONANCE AND MERIDIANS by Dr. Wendy Christien, Ph.D. Summary: The body is an interconnected, vibrational system. Vibrational healing is essential for restoring coherence. This talk will encompass what vibrational healing is and why resonance and meridians matter. It will also explore how resonance shapes our physiology and how meridians provide pathways for the flow of energy that is vital for wellbeing. Biography: Dr Wendy Christien (Ph.D.) has been in practice as a Wellness…