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Valencia, Spain
September 08-10, 2025

Traditional Dietary Therapists

Traditional Dietary Therapists

Traditional Dietary Therapists apply age-old nutritional principles rooted in cultural and healing systems to promote health, prevent illness, and support recovery. They develop personalized dietary plans based on an individual’s constitution, season, age, lifestyle, and health condition, often drawing from systems like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and indigenous food knowledge. These therapists emphasize the medicinal qualities of natural foods, herbs, and spices, viewing food not just as sustenance but as a primary tool for restoring balance and vitality. Their approach includes mindful eating, seasonal adaptations, and food preparation methods that align with the body’s natural rhythms.

They also consider the energetic properties of food—such as heating or cooling effects—and their influence on digestion, metabolism, and emotional well-being. Working in wellness centers, clinics, or community settings, they often collaborate with other holistic practitioners to provide integrated care. Their work helps revive ancestral dietary wisdom and encourages sustainable, locally sourced eating habits. Education is a key component of their practice, empowering individuals to make conscious food choices that support long-term wellness. As interest in functional and holistic nutrition grows, their role becomes increasingly important in addressing modern lifestyle-related disorders through time-tested dietary solutions. Their expertise cultivates a deeper understanding of how traditional food systems can support healing and overall well-being.

Committee Members
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Kenneth R Pelletier

Kenneth R Pelletier

University of California School of Medicine, United States
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Marilyn Allen

Marilyn Allen

American Acupuncture Council, United States
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Wolfgang Schachinger

Wolfgang Schachinger

German Ayurveda Association, Austria
ICTM 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Julieta Andico Songco

Julieta Andico Songco

JAS Consulting Services, United States
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Chip Halverson

Chip Halverson

Selah Natural Medicine, United States
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Mary Riggin

Mary Riggin

Healing Touch Oriental Medicine, United States
Speaker at Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies 2025 - Alexis Brink

Alexis Brink

Director of Jin Shin Institute, United States
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