CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Integrative Medicine recognizes the vital connection between mind and body and places strong emphasis on the practitioner-patient relationship. Our 13^th Annual Spring Conference on Integrative Medicine in Women’s Health will focus on achieving optimal health and healing for women through a comprehensive range of complementary and evidence-based approaches.

Featuring a dynamic lineup of expert faculty, this conference will present the latest research, clinical insights, and integrative treatment strategies tailored to women’s health. Attendees will gain practical tools for incorporating these therapies into everyday practice and enhancing patient outcomes.

Designed to expand knowledge, improve clinical competence, and support interprofessional collaboration, this educational event will empower participants to deliver more holistic and effective care within a coordinated healthcare framework.

The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, case studies, and small group breakouts. Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various integrative care scenarios.

The breakout sessions, designed to facilitate even greater interaction between faculty and participants, offer an opportunity to engage in group discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited, so please reserve early.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to:

• Develop safe and effective prescribing practices for nutritional supplements that uphold clinical integrity
• Advise patients on specific lifestyle modifications that will have a positive impact on symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
• Describe key aspects of inflamm-aging
• Align your practice with evidence-based lifestyle approaches in the prevention and treatment of common diseases in women’s health
• Describe the role of acupuncture in managing cancer treatment-related symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and chemotherapy-induced nausea

Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
Early registration is advised.

You can register and receive conference lodging group rates in the following ways:

• Online via this website (unless otherwise directed) OR:
   
• Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with
   Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR
   
• By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to:
  399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Conference registration and cruise reservations (if applicable) will be confirmed via email

Please call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
 

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

ACCREDITATION

This accredited continuing education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Physicians
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources.

ACOG
Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning. Please check our website for updated credit information.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Certified Nurse Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

These special rates will only be available until Friday, April 17, 2026 and will only be available after that date on a space and rate available basis. We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as rooms at the conference group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase prior to the release date.
 

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750
Direct: (520) 299-2020

To make your reservations please call (800) 234-5117
You must refer to the group code SYM411 to receive conference group rates.

To make your reservations online, please visit:
https://www.loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon/group-13th-annual-spring-conference-on-integrative-medicine-in-womens-health
 

The conference group rates will also be available three days before and three days after the conference (based on availability) if you wish to extend your stay in Tucson.

GROUP RATES STATED BELOW INCLUDE DAILY BUFFET BREAKFAST FOR ADULT OCCUPANTS
 

Standard – King Bed
(View of hotel grounds)
Single Occupancy: $209/night
Double Occupancy: $244/night
Triple Occupancy: $304/night

Standard – 2 Queens
(View of hotel grounds)
Single Occupancy: $209/night
Double Occupancy: $244/night
Triple Occupancy: $304/night
Quadruple Occupancy: $364/night
 

Ventana Patio – King Bed
(Limited view of desert landscape)
Single Occupancy: $224/night
Double Occupancy: $259/night
Triple Occupancy: $319/night

Ventana Patio – 2 Queens
(Limited view of desert landscape)
Single Occupancy: $224/night
Double Occupancy: $259/night
Triple Occupancy: $319/night
Quadruple Occupancy: $379/night
 

Skyline/Mountain View – King Bed
(Partial views of Santa Catalina Mountains or Tucson skyline)
Single Occupancy: $239/night
Double Occupancy: $274/night
Triple Occupancy: $334/night

Skyline/Mountain View – 2 Queens
(Partial views of Santa Catalina Mountains or Tucson skyline)
Single Occupancy: $239/night
Double Occupancy: $274/night
Triple Occupancy: $334/night
Quadruple Occupancy: $394/night
 

Grand Skyline/Mountain View – King Bed
(Best views of Santa Catalina Mountains or Tucson skyline)
Single Occupancy: $254/night
Double Occupancy: $289/night
Triple Occupancy: $349/night

Grand Skyline/Mountain View – 2 Queens
(Best views of Santa Catalina Mountains or Tucson skyline)
Single Occupancy: $254/night
Double Occupancy: $289/night
Triple Occupancy: $349/night
Quadruple Occupancy: $409/night
 

Rooms differ by view and are approximately 450 sq. ft. and include one king or two queen beds, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker, work desk, arm chair(s) and/or couch, bath amenities, granite vanity, shower/ tub combo OR standup shower, hair dryer, flat-screen TV, and a furnished balcony or patio.

The Resort Fee, normally $34, is WAIVED when booking with Symposia Medicus. The Resort Fee includes self-parking, premium Wi-Fi and 2 bottles of water in guestroom, unlimited long-distance calls, pool service, games, and activities, weekly fitness classes, daily tennis court access, resort activities and tennis clinic on select days, a daily guided hike, stargazing on select nights, a 45-minute Ventana Tour on select days, Avis car rental discount (10% on weekdays, 5% on weekends), and daily transportation to Sabino Canyon & Ventana Village. Included items are subject to change.

• A deposit of one night’s room & tax is required upon making your reservation
   
  
• Conference group rates are per room, per night and are subject to a 12.05% tax (subject to change)
   
  
• Maximum guestroom occupancy is three in a room with a king bed and four in a room with two beds, regardless of age
   
  
• Room occupancy rates are based on adults 18 years & older; children 17 years & under stay free in room (not including daily buffet breakfast)
   
  
• Additional daily buffet breakfast charges for children (below) include taxes & gratuities:
  - Children 13 to 17 years old are $35/person, per day
  - Children 5 to 12 years old are $25/person, per day
  - Children 4 years & under are FREE
   
  
• Cribs/rollaway beds are available upon request. Charges may apply (subject to availability and change).
   
  
• Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is noon. A late check-out can only be confirmed on the date of departure by the front desk. Late check-outs are based on availability and additional charges may apply.
   
  
• Early Departure Fee: Please notify the hotel at check-in if you have any changes to your scheduled departure date, as an early departure fee of one night’s room and tax will be charged to any guest who checks out prior to their confirmed departure date
   
  
• Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank.
   
  
• Parking: Self-parking is included in the Resort Fee; overnight valet parking is $25 plus tax per day, per vehicle
   
  
• Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to your confirmed arrival date or you will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room and tax

• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated below
   
  
• Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after April 8, 2026; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.
   
  
• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and, if reservation was made with Symposia Medicus, hotel deposit refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.
   
  

Each registrant will have online access to the educational session materials on our conference webpage.The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference. You will receive an email with instructions.

If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

The closest airport to the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is Tucson International Airport (TUS); however, lower fares can sometimes be found by flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Tucson is approximately a 40-minute drive to the hotel while Phoenix is approximately a 2-hour drive.

Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below.

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
 

Alaska Airlines
For discounts on Alaska Airlines flights, please book online http:\\www.alaskaair.com and click on the link “Use Discount Code,” located at the bottom of the “Book Flights” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert ECM0467 in the “Discount Code” box, located at the right-hand side of the page.

Delta Airlines
For discounts on Delta Airlines, please book online http:\\www.delta.com, enter in your travel plans and then click on the “Advanced Search” link located below the “Passenger” box. Once you click on this link, a panel will appear, and you will need to insert NY42K in the “Meeting Code” box.
For questions, please call the Delta Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 328-1111.

United Airlines
For discounts on United Airlines, please book onlinehttp:\\www.united.com and click on Advanced Search, located on the bottom left corner of the “Book Travel” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. At the bottom of this page, you will insert ZR7P576699 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box.
For questions, please call the United Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 426-1122.
 

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT

For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made online or by phone; please refer to the conference code below and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:

AVIS
www.avis.com
800-331-1600
AWD # B766625

Budget
www.budget.com
800-772-3773
BCD # U076767
 

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Twelve thousand years ago, Tucson was a Native American village by the name of “stukshon.” Loosely translated, it means, “springs from the foot of the black hill.” Situated along the banks of the Santa Cruz River and bordered by both the Sonoran Desert and the Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson owes much of its powerful allure to its ancient land, heritage, and spirituality.

Famous for its dramatic beauty, the Sonoran Desert covers this region with spectacular cacti—including the giant saguaro, a symbol of the American Southwest. But don’t be fooled by the term “desert,” because mountain ranges in all directions offer scenic vistas. Tucson’s legendary year-round sunshine and saguaro-and-sunset landscape have romanced visitors for decades.

Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Named by USA Today as one of the 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Tucson, 10 Best Romantic Hotels in Tucson, and 10 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tucson, Loews Ventana is the perfect place to come back to after visiting historic downtown Tucson or exploring the great outdoors on the resort’s beautiful nature trails.

Enjoy a delicious meal at the Flying V Bar & Grill, featuring dishes from Executive Chef Ken Harvey, Food Network’s Chopped (2019) winner and grand finalist. Escape everyday distractions and discover a haven for rejuvenation, restoration, and indulgence at the Lakeside Spa & Fitness Center. Or relax and take in the panoramic views of the Santa Catalina Mountains at the resort’s two heated pools and Jacuzzi.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Tucson, at our 13^th Annual Spring Conference on Integrative Medicine in Women's Health.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: (520) 299-2020

• Hotel's Website
• Local Area Information
   
  

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN

Although you are already registered, you will need to check-in to get your badge.

Date – Wednesday, May 13
Location – Grand Ballroom Foyer, located on the lobby level, near Resort Shop
Time – Begins at 7:00am
 

CONFERENCE BREAKFAST

Those who have reserved a room through Symposia Medicus will receive daily buffet breakfast (included in the room rates for two). Additional occupants, Children 4 years and under are free, 5-12 years old are $25/per person, per night, ages 13-17 years old are $35/per person, per night (includes additional lodging fee, daily buffet breakfast, taxes, and gratuities).

If you are not staying at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort OR did not book your lodging through Symposia Medicus hotel and would like to have breakfast, please notify the Symposia Medicus staff when you check in for the conference. A breakfast ticket will be given to you. Breakfast tickets are for conference participants only and can only be used on the mornings we are in conference (Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday).
 

GENERAL SESSIONS

Main Room Location – Grand Ballroom, located on the lobby level, near the Resort Shop
Time – Begins at 8:00am on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

If you are departing on Saturday, please keep in mind that the conference ends at approximately 1:15pm and hotel check-out is at noon. You can store your luggage with the hotel while we are still in session.
 

Group Reception

Please join us for this fun event, as it is a great way to become better acquainted with faculty, other participants, and their guests.

Date – Wednesday, May 13
Time – Begins at 5:30pm and concludes at 7:00pm
Location – Bill’s Grill, located above the free-form pool (outside lobby level to the left)
 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

The name of your breakout that you have pre-selected will be printed on your badge.

Time – Begins at 3:00pm & 4:45pm on Friday, May 15
 

BREAKOUTS

Acupuncture & Acupressure: Practical & Easy Protocols
Thuy Nguyen, DAOM, L.Ac
Salon D

Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection: Tools for Daily Living
Melissa C. Young, MD, IFMCP
Salon E

The World of Nutritional Supplements & Essential Oils in Women’s Health
Artemis Morris, ND, MS, L.Ac
Ballroom BC

Harnessing Nature’s Pharmacy: Aromatherapy, Herbs, and Lifestyle Tools to Calm Stress & Boost Women’s Wellness
Artemis Morris, ND, MS, L.Ac (Dipl. NCCAOM)
Salon F

Religion/Spirituality in Health Practice
Mark D. Faries, PhD
Catalina J/K

QUESTION & ANSWER / GROUP DISCUSSION SESSIONS

During our meeting sessions, following a series of lectures, there is a Question and Answer/Group Discussion session. Please write down any questions or comments for the faculty on the yellow question cards placed in participant badge. These cards are collected and given to the appropriate speaker for response during these sessions.
 

MEETING ROOM COURTESY

As a courtesy to all, please place your electronic communication devices on “vibrate,” or “silent.” Also, in consideration to others, children and spouses are not permitted in the meeting rooms.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Internet Access – Wireless internet access is complimentary in the meeting rooms.

Participant Photos – We sometimes take photographs of our participants during conference sessions/activities (never pool pictures) to use in future brochures and on our website. If you would NOT like to appear in any individual or group candid photos, please notify the Conference Director.

Clothing – Formal attire is not required anywhere in the hotel or during our conference. We suggest you bring a sweater or jacket to wear during our meeting sessions, as meeting rooms are sometimes cool.

Recording – Participants, speakers, etc. must receive prior approval from Symposia Medicus to record lectures or any other educational sessions. For more information and/or questions, please e-mail us at info@symposiamedicus.org.

Temperatures – The temperatures in Tucson in May usually range from the high 90’s during the day to the high 60’s during the evening

Time Zone – Tucson is in the Mountain Time Zone

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QUESTIONS?
Email us at info@symposiamedicus.org.

Spa & Fitness

Relax and recharge at the Lakeside Spa at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

Receive a 10% discount on spa services for conference attendees and their guests. Simply mention you are with the Symposia Medicus group when booking your appointment.

Spa & Fitness