International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association 2012 National Conference to be held

May 24, 2012 - PRLog -- The International Aromatherapy and Aromatic Medicine Association is holding their Annual National Conference this year in Melbourne.
The theme of this conference is  "Making Connections: Aromatherapy and the Wider Health Community" and will take place on 14th to 16th September at the Novotel St Kilda, Melbourne
The aim of the conference is to promote Aromatherapy to the Wider Health Community and to make valuable connections with health organisations and leaders in the field of Integrative Medicine.

This conference will be a wonderful opportunity for Natural Health Practitioners in all fields, whether aromatherapy, massage therapy, naturopathy and others, to hear a wide range of experienced and knowledgeable speakers as well as taking the opportunity to network with other Natural Health Practitioners.

Speakers include -
   
Professor Trisha Dunning (Deakin University) (Key note Speaker)  
“Integrating Aromatherapy into Diabetes Management”

Dr Pauline McCabe (RMIT)          
“Wellness: A Philosophy for Aromatherapy?”

Siegfried Gutbrod (Therapeutic Director, The Gawler Foundation)
“The benefits of Stress Management in Cancer Care”

Kirsten James RN (Dementia Behavioural Management Advisory Service)
“Aromatherapy in Aged Care”

Arthritis Australia
“Arthritis and Fibromyalgia”

Francesca Sodaro (MIAAMA)            
“Aromatherapy for People Living with Cancer”

Joanne Lang (MIAAMA)                      
“Aromatherapy for the Management of Osteoarthritis”

Robyn Frank (MIAAMA)                
“Aromatherapy Sleep Trial”

There is also the opportunity to take part in a selection of workshops during the Sunday session, with topics being presented by-

Ron Guba (Essential Therapeutics)
“Aromatherapy & Fibromyalgia”

Kate Butler (Oncology Massage Training)
“Oncology Massage”

Dr Catherine Krejany (MIAAMA)
“Research Review – Immunological and Psychological Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage”

Claire Button (Nurse Practitioner)
“Develop a research proposal for Aromatherapy” (IAAMA members only)

Virginia Morgan (MIAAMA)
“Aromatic Care for Loss & Grief”
      
Wilfred Kwok (Physiotherapy)
“Tai Chi for Arthritis”

Booking forms for the conference are available on the IAAMA website at www.iaama.org.au or by emailing the office at info@iaama.org.au

When booking your conference ticket, don’t forget to book also for the conference’s Saturday evening function. In response to demand, this has been designed as a cocktail style function to enable people to mingle and network. Substantial canapés will be provided along with welcome drinks. There is some seating, a heated outside area and a lovely sea view. There will also be lucky door prizes. So make sure you join us for a fun night out!
Sponsorship Packages are also available for this year's conference in Melbourne.  
If you are interested in this opportunity to promote your business please contact Julie at jularoma@bigpond.net.au for further details or visit our website at www.iaama.org.au

The 2012 IAAMA conference promises to be a great event and a valuable opportunity to extend your knowledge and connections.