The World HOLISTIC and Alternative Health Convention
The World Alternative Health Convention is an integrative wellness gathering of various alternative health practitioners from all over the world to be held at St.Carlos Medical Spa Bangkok Centre, an urban health retreat in amazing Bangkok, Thailand on September 28 – 29, 2009.
An intricate part of this convention is that it reveals alternative health and wellness programs not only practiced in Thailand but also all over the world. In years gone by, traditional medical practitioners practiced many different forms of traditional treatments to heal and cure illnesses. Many of these practitioners were referred to as witch doctors, herbal revellers among others.
Nowadays in our stressful, fast-facing, modern society, many people have come to realize the great benefits that the herbalists,Chinese medical practitioners, acupuncturists, massage therapists and many other alternative health providers can offer not only to treat their illnesses but also to reduce stresses in their lives. As a result, many traditional healers and alternative health professionals have quickly gained recognition on their field of expertise; hence, the old practices are new again.
Even today’s modern medical specialists and insurance companies recognize the benefits of alternative health and are gradually integrating many of these traditional practices into their practices and insurance coverage. This convention is devoted to highlighting how mainstream medicine and alternative health both have a role to play in maintaining health in our modern day’s society.
THE CONVENTION PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of this convention is patterned to equip all sectors of alternative health and mainstream medicine with the knowledge in integrative wellness practices thus providing a holistic approach of care. It is a common belief that true wellness lies in the harmony of our three essential health components-- the elemental, structural, and emotional states--enabling a longer life full of contentment. Each component is important on its own and in relations to the others. As such, integrative wellness requires a holistic approach to a healthy life.
The World Alternative Health Convention will undoubtedly enhance the alternative health practitioner knowledge not just in his own field but also to the broad spectrum of health and wellness practices. Asia has been recognized as the beginning of the many alternative health practices for centuries now so what better places to hold and convene such an enlightening events as this congress.
The congress will bring together individuals from all over the world to share their knowledge and meet many of the world’s leading alternative health practitioners. An event like this with the quality of speakers and location comes about rarely in the working life of practitioners. So we invite you to amazing Thailand to learn first hand knowledge and gain further experiences that this event promises for your professional advancement, giving emphasis on personal growth and renewal.
THE CONVENTION AIMS
The convention specifically aims to foster interaction between as many parties as possible in alternative health medicine.
To highlight the benefits of integrating traditional or alternative health practices in modern day medicine.
To foster open and frank discussions among alternative health practitioners.
To boost and dispel popular myths and superstitious beliefs.
To provide a guide to a stronger, healthier, sharper, leaner and happier mind, body and spirit.
To disseminate positive information in relation to the high quality of local and international wellness programs and alternative health practices available in Thailand.
To highlight areas of concern from individual alternative health practitioner.
To discuss the build-up of an international alternative health network.
To show the economic potential that alternative health practices can offer.
Promote alternative healthcare providers throughout the world.
Integrate alternative health practices with modern medical trends.
Explore alternatives leading to a healthy lifestyle in the new era.
Recognize the role of alternative health providers in modern healthy lifestyles
THE CONVENTION LOGO
The convention logo symbolizes new approaches in using old, traditional healing methods. The woman depicts the birthplace of many traditional Asian alternative health practices. She holds in her hand a modern day flask with traditional herbs and spices brewing inside it. This is to depict the old and the new can work together in achieving wellness and better health for all. The mountains in the background highlight the huge availability of herbs and natural resources for better health.
The water showcases that all source of life needs water and so today, many treatments have their birth from within water. The ripples represent modern medicine accepting traditional therapies.
The image of new wave human body shows that the old medical techniques can be integrated many times, in many ways into modern medicine. As such, this logo adheres to the summit’s philosophy that modern medicine and traditional healing practices can be integrated.
SPECIAL REGISTRATION PROMO:
30% off registration fees if you attend and register on or before June, 2009 for both Medical Tourism Convention and World Alternative Health Summit on September 16 – 18, 2009 and September 28-29, 2009 respectively.
THE VENUE
St.Carlos Medical Spa Bangkok is one of the world’s leading urban health retreat with it’s state-of-the-art facilities for those who wish to embrace wellness as a lifestyle and thus, makes the perfect venue for such a prestigious events such as this. Each component is important on its own and in relations to the others. As such, integrative wellness requires a holistic approach to health.
At St.Carlos Medical Spa Bangkok, treatments are recommended by TCM doctor, Naturopath or Chiropractor along with regular assessments from a Medical Doctor and a correlating exercise prescription. Alternatively, perhaps colonic hydrotherapy coupled with nutritional education and a course of detoxification may be the best course of treatment. Lastly, St.Carlos Medical Spa Bangkok focuses on specific needs of each individual ensuring years of full health, energy and passion for life.
SPEAKERS
A diverse range of speakers have already been secured from Australia, USA, West Indies, Thailand and India along with the presenters from the call for papers section of the convention.
CALL FOR PAPERS
All papers must be presented in a positive light.
Papers should explore the ways in which the themes show up in philosophy of the convention.
Papers may treat one or more of these themes in a manner that contributes to a discussion of the further convention aims.
Convention papers must be presented to the organizers in the finish format not less than 90 days prior to the event.
Closing date for papers will be on April 30, 2009.
If papers are not chosen in the first round, they may be resubmitted in the second round.
All papers must be submitted in MS Word and by CD.
Authors of papers presented at the convention are formally notified here by submitting the paper to allow for the dissemination of information or the content within the paper.
Registration fee of $ 500 U.S. will apply to all persons submitting papers; payable upon submitting your papers.
Papers should not contain offensive language and must take into account cultural sensitivities of Thailand.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
Alternative health practitioners
Medical Doctors
Acupuncturist
Nurses
Chiropractors
Naturopath
Spa & Massage Clinic Operators
Medical Spa Operators
Sclerologist/Iridologist
Reflexology Specialist
Health Educators
Insurance Companies
Physiotherapists
Reiki Masters
Yoga Enthusiasts
Health Administrators
Interested Individuals
THAI VISA REQUIREMENT
Many nationalities do not require visas to enter into Thailand. You can get a visa upon arrival for 30days; however, it is wise to check at the nearest Thai Embassy in your country for more information on your particular requirements depending on your country of origin or visit the Thai Immigration website for more details.
PROPOSED AGENDA
DAY 1
9:30 am Opening
10:00am Keynote
Integration of the Old and the New Practices
10:45am Morning Tea
11:30am Keynote:
Chinese and Herbal Medicine:
Where It All Begin
12:30pm Lunch
1:45pm Workshop
Eye Opener: Achieving recognition
and success
1:45pm Workshop
Breaking down Barriers: Unleashing
old myths and superstitions
1:45pm Workshop
Growing your Practice within the
industry
1:45pm Workshop
How to develop an increase in
alternative health network.
3:00pm Afternoon Tea
Working with mainstream medical
practitioners
4:30pm Keynote:
Development of an industry-wide recognized guidelines
7:30 pm
Convention Gala Dinner
All work and no play makes for a very dull convention so as part of the event, we organize a great night of entertainment with the combination of the fabulous Thai food and international cuisine. All for only $85 USD. The dinner is a formal event so bring along your best evening clothes and dancing shoes for a tropical night to remember
DAY 2
9:30am Keynote
Organic Medicine
10:00am Keynote
Strike-A-Nerve in Acupuncture
10:45am Morning Tea
11:30am Keynote
Panel Discussion on working with Scientist
12:15pm Keynote
Developing World’s Best Alternative
Health Practices
1:00pm Lunch
1:45pm Workshop
Gauging Outcomes and Benefits
from Within Your Practice
1:45pm Workshop
Marketing your Image to the Public
( Yoga Session )
1:45pm Workshop
Stress Management
1:45pm Workshop
Introduction and Overview on Sclerology
3:00pm Afternoon Tea
4:00pm
Open Forum / Discussion / Question
& Answer
PRE AND POST CONVENTION EVENTS
List of events to be offered to the delegates of the convention such as:
On site Wellness Programs
On site Yoga or Massage Courses
Chao Phya River Cruise Dinner
Shopping trips
On-site inspections of medical spas and alternative health clinics Bangkok.
Aroma Therapy or Reflexology Courses.
Detoxification Programs in Thailand
Sclerology Courses with internationally recognized certificate
We have many resorts for you to stay in Thailand during the convention.
When travelling to Phuket via Bangkok, we highly recommend Pan Pacific Bangkok Hotel as stop-over accommodation in Bangkok. You will find this hotel has both fantastic location-central to the airport and central to the shopping district of Bangkok.
The Pan Pacific Hotel Bangkok is offering special rates to our conference delegates who wish to spend time in Bangkok before going home. You will find the Pan Pacific has both quality and professionalism to their guests that is equal to a five star hotel anywhere in the world.
If you wish to avail of this special discount rate and experience the great Thai smile and hospitality, we have included a link for your convenience for you to book directly to Pan Pacific Hotel Bangkok.
