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2025 ABOUT ICNM PARIS

“Enriching talks, inspiring experience, professional organization!”

– Japan Naturopathic Medicine Society

The Future of Medicine

ICNM Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine World Congress + Expo. Connecting Masters of Health World Wide. Join Us!
ICNM is committed to higher education, promoting excellence in traditional, complementary & integrative medicine,
uniting health experts worldwide. ICNM has become the international organization for global cooperation amongst over 205 world health institutions.

Our Groundbreaking World Congress

ICNM Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine World Congress + Expo is a higher education international organization, non-profit, in the field of traditional, complementary & integrative medicine. At the heart of ICNM’s work is a fundamental belief that collaboration embodies and nurtures the vital pathway to building better, more vibrant and connected integrative medicine communities.

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2013 Paris 5-7 July, 2014 Paris  4-6 July, 2016 Barcelona  1-3 July, 2017  London 30 June-2 July
2018  London 6-8 July, 2019  London 5-7 July, 2023 Paris 7-9 July, 2024 Barcelona 5-7 July, 2025 Paris 4-6 July.

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

A. NARBONI ND, TCM

CANADA – FRANCE

President

O. LEOST ND

UNITED KINGDOM

Executive Committee

P. COTTINGHAM ND

NEW ZEALAND

Executive Committee

DR A. BOUDET ND

UNITED STATES

VP Scientific Committee

DR A. AGGARWAL ND

KENYA

Advisory Board

DR S. CZERANKO, ND

CANADA – UNITED STATES

Honorary & Founding Member

AC. MERET ND

FRANCE

Past-Secretary General

D. LÉAUD-ZACHOVAL ND

FRANCE

Executive Committee

P. REPON ND

FRANCE

Ambassador

C. E. AMEY ND

ITALY

Advisory Board

DR J. HWANG ND

CANADA

Ambassador

C. PORTELLA ND

BRAZIL

Ambassador

A. VERET ND

FRANCE

Executive Committee

F. LAVAND’HOMME ND

BELGIUM

Advisory Board

S. LEMOIGNE

SPAIN

Advisory Board

DR F. SONG JR ND

UNITED STATES

Ambassador

D. SCHLEICH PHD

UNITED STATES

Founding Member

E. GREENWOOD ND

AUSTRALIA & NZ

Ambassador

D. PARADIS ND

CANADA

Ambassador

L. MILICI ND

SPAIN

Ambassador

A. GUEPRATTE ND

FRANCE

Ambassador

C. MAIA ND

PORTUGAL

Ambassador

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L. LIMA ND

FRANCE

Ambassador

C. LILBURN

AUSTRALIA

Ambassador

Invitation from the Chair

Welcome to the 9th Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine
World Congress + Expo


Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the organizing committee for the ICNM PARIS ’25 World Congress, I am thrilled to extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the 9th ICNM.

This is a wonderful opportunity to explore innovative ideas, connect with new colleagues, reconnect with old friends, and challenge ourselves with diverse perspectives. The ICNM PARIS ’25 World Congress promises to be an inspiring gathering where we can delve into new directions, tools, and training that are essential for our growth.

This year, we are proud to collaborate with 205 esteemed organizations in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine. Together, we have built an unrivaled platform recognized globally for its quality educational content and impactful research, addressing critical topics that meet the growing demands of our field.

The theme for the 9th Congress is “Restoring Health Naturally,” with a particular focus on brain and mental health, metabolic diseases and weight control, digestive health, nutrition, children’s health, and integrative cancer support, among others.

Working closely with our scientific committee and executive board, we are crafting an exceptional program that reflects the progress we’ve made over the past 50 years, while also addressing current and emerging topics. You can expect a strong emphasis on practical, clinical insights that you can apply in your daily practice.

We believe there will be something valuable for everyone at ICNM. Throughout the congress, you will have access to advanced academic sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging keynotes and lectures from leading experts in the field.

We genuinely look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be an unforgettable event. Your participation will contribute to the rich tapestry of knowledge and community that defines ICNM.

Sincerely,
A. Narboni ND, TCM
Congress Chai

Excellence in complementary & integrative medicine

History

Traditional medicine has been part of every country for centuries. Many of the principles and philosophies originated in Europe in the 16th and 17th century. The original practitioners – prior to 1900s – from around the world, were trained by European doctors using hydrotherapy, herbal medicine and other traditional forms of healing. Currently, European countries consider their practice as a system of healthcare that has evolved by incorporating the traditional medicine of each country with the complementary and integrative medicine principles, theories, modalities and traditions that have been codified in North America. 

Principles

The principles taught in most countries include:

  • First, Do No Harm (primum non nocere)
  • Healing Power of Nature (vis medicatrixnaturae)
  • Treat the Cause (tollecausam)
  • Treat The Whole Person (tolletotum)
  • Doctor as Teacher (docere)
  • Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Theories

There are a number theories practiced around the world including:

  • Vital Force (vis vitalis) / Theory of vitality
  • Unity of disease
  • Hering’s Law of Cure
  • Therapeutic Order
  • Emunctories
  • Theory of Toxemia
  • Humoral Theory
  • Theory of Complex Systems

Therapies

Traditional therapies used around the world vary by country. Some of the most common modalities include:

  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Botanical Medicine (Herbalism)
  • Homeopathic Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine / Acupuncture
  • Physical Medicine
  • Hydrotherapy – Water Cure
  • Prevention and Lifestyle Counselling
  • Hygiene Therapy
  • Nature Cure

ND’s may have additional training in other natural therapies such as:

  • Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Prescription Rights
  • IV Therapies
  • Chelation Therapy
  • Minor Surgery
  • Colon Therapy