21st Century Healing: Beyond the Prescription
March 20 - 21, 2026
The Virgin Hotel in Nashville, TN
Register before 1/20/2026 for the Early-Bird Rate!
ICIM warmly invites you to join 21st Century Healing: Beyond the Prescription, a groundbreaking conference dedicated to the future of integrative medicine. This dynamic event brings together leading experts and innovators in holistic health to share the latest evidence-based strategies that extend beyond conventional pharmaceuticals. Participants will explore innovative approaches to managing chronic illness, emphasizing patient-centered care and whole-person healing. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to integrative medicine, this conference offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical toolkit. Engage in inspiring sessions covering cutting-edge therapies, practical treatment protocols, and emerging research. Connect with like-minded professionals passionate about transforming healthcare to improve patient outcomes and overall wellbeing.
Join us to gain fresh insights, practical tools, and renewed inspiration that will empower you to elevate your practice and make a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients.
Program Committee

Russell M. Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN
Program Chair

Michael Bernui, DO, FAAFP
Assistant Program Chair

John Parks Trowbridge, MD
Assistant Program Chair

Carla Vasquez, MD, MSc
Assistant Program Chair
Featured Speakers

Hal Blatman, MD
"Integrative Medicine in Practice: An Evidence-Based Approach"

Alex Cahana, MD
"ACO & MAHA: What They Mean for Your Practice Today"

Hyla Cass, MD
"Building Emotions: The Role of Amino Acids in Neurotransmitter Synthesis"

Richard Harvey, PhD
"Skills Not Pills"

Richard Passwater, Jr. PhD
"Oxidative Stress and Thriving In the 21st Century: Environmental Chemicals Are Anti-nutrients to be Reduced and Metabolized"

Lyn Patrick, ND
"Integrative Use of Predictive Biomarkers"

Michelle Sexton, ND
"Medical Cannabis Today: Exploring CBD, THC, and Solventless Concentrates"

Kevin Steele, PhD
"The Founders of Medicine Were Correct: How Modern Labs Validate the Foundations of Medicine From 90 Years Ago - MVX, Lactic Acidosis, Thiamine"
Daryl Turner, MD
"Thyroid Management and Reflex Assessment"

David Winston, RH(AHG)
"Adaptogens, Separating Truth from Fiction"

Carla Vasquez, MD
"Autoimmunity is Self-Attack, Inflammation is Repair Deficit: An Integrative Perspective"
BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW
Conference Rate - $269 per night*
*Available until Feb. 17, 2026
The Virgin Nashville
1 Music Square W
Nashville, TN 37203
Special thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!