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.
Previous Edition
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
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
P. REPON ND
FRANCE
Ambassador
C. E. AMEY ND
ITALY
Advisory Board
DR J. HWANG ND
CANADA
Ambassador
C. PORTELLA ND
BRAZIL
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
D. SCHLEICH PHD
UNITED STATES
Founding Member
E. GREENWOOD ND
AUSTRALIA & NZ
Ambassador
D. PARADIS ND
CANADA
Ambassador
L. MILICI ND
SPAIN
A. GUEPRATTE ND
FRANCE
Ambassador
C. MAIA ND
PORTUGAL
Ambassador
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