Naturopathic Symposium 2025

Welcome

We hope you can join us on 3 & 4 May for a program delivered from diverse and exciting range of abstracts submitted plus keynote presenters, panel discussions and workshops. It will be a time of connection and community with friends associates and mentors with plenty of opportunities to build new connections.

TICKETS SALES OPEN 13 JAN 2025

What’s New!

For NHAA Members Only – Deep Dive Friday – Friday 2 May – Facilitators – Dr Jason Hawrelak, Dawn Whitten, Dr Moira Bradfield-Strydom Join our esteemed presenters as they take a deep dive into ‘The microbiome through the lens of integrative physiology and naturopathic and herbal medicine practice’. Spend a full extra day with us and take part in this special member only offer. Places are limited. Tickets are $158.00. Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea. If you are an NHAA member and would only like to attend this event, you are welcome to do so. Find out more here.

NHAA Awards for Excellence – Saturday 3 May – We’re back with more awards, more delicious food and beverages, more dancing and loads of fun as we honour those stand-out members of our profession as nominated by YOU! Nominations will open in early 2025. Tickets are $150 for members and $180 for non members.

Members Only Value Pack – We’re bundling up for the first time! Purchase your Get In Quick or Early Bird Value Pack which includes a ticket to Deep Dive Friday, The Symposium and the Awards for Excellence and receive a $50 discount!

Announcing our invited keynote presenters!

Dr Lauren Burns OAM – Saturday opening keynote

We are delighted to announce Dr Lauren Burns OAM will be joining us live on stage as our Naturopathic Symposium opening keynote presenter.

Driven by a Lifelong passion for health, Lauren pursued studies in naturopathy and nutrition alongside her Olympic pursuits, incorporating her learnings directly into her own training regimen. Holding a PhD in Athlete Lifestyle and Mindset, she now collaborates closely with the Australian Institute of Sport and various sports organisations while also running a private practice specialising in Performance + Lifestyle Coaching.

An experienced speaker and best selling author, Lauren has captivated diverse audiences for over 25 years, inspiring more than 200,000 individuals with her engaging and down-to-earth style. Her contagious energy and optimism leaves audiences motivated and inspired as she skilfully transforms personal anecdotes into actionable strategies through tailored keynotes, workshops and coaching programmes.

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Dr Ryan Bradley – Sunday opening keynote

One of the most respected voices in naturopathic medicine will be joining us live on the Symposium stage!

There has never been a more important time for naturopathic care for cardiovascular disease. Attend this keynote to find out WHY!

Dr Ryan Bradley is an Associate Professor in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and a Senior Investigator at the National University of Natural Medicine. He holds a Doctor of Naturopathy from Basytr University and a Master in in Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Washington. His clinical research focuses on the mechanisms of natural products and mind-body interventions for affecting cardio metabolic risk, and his cardiovascular epidemiology research focuses on risk related to natural products.

Dr Bradley’s keynote promises to be a highlight of the symposium, offering timely insights on how naturopathic care can lead the future of cardiovascular health.

Proudly sponsored by Cell-Logic

Ticket types and on-sale dates

Pre-Christmas Get In Quick Member Only ticket release – On-Sale soon!

Member – $530.00
Member by Instalments – $565.00 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 March)
Member Value Pack – $787.00 – includes a ticket to Deep Dive Friday, Excellence Awards Dinner & The Symposium
Member Value Pack by Instalments – $810.00 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 March)

Get In Quick tickets on sale from 13 January – 10 February 2025

Member – $530.00
Member by Instalments – $565.00 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 March)
Member Value Pack – $787.00 – includes a ticket to Deep Dive Friday, Excellence Awards Dinner & The Symposium
Member Value Pack by Instalments – $810.00 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 March)
Non Member – $800.00

Early Bird Tickets on sale from 10 February – 10 April 2025

Member – $644.00
Member by Instalments – $680.00 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 April)
Member Value Pack – $899.00
Member Value Pack by instalments – $929.00 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 10 April)
Non Member – $925.00

Standard Delegate tickets on sale from 10 April – 1 May 2025

Member – $730.00
Non Member – $1,050.00

Late Registration / on-site tickets on sale from 1 May

Member – $778.00
Non Member – $1,121.00

NHAA Student Members – $365.00 – Student membership is free – sign up here. NHAA Student Member tickets are on-sale from 13 January until 1 May, 2025

Other Naturopathic Symposium Events (on sale from 13 January):

Deep Dive Friday – Special Member only day – $158.00

NHAA Awards For Excellence – Member – $150.00 / Non Member – $180.00

Who should attend?

Naturopathic and Western herbal medicine practitioners, researchers, students, higher education clinic supervisors & lecturers, integrative GP’s, Allied healthcare professionals, dieticians, nurses and anyone with an interest in of working in the field of complementary medicine.

Getting there

Sydney Masonic Centre is located at 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney.

Approximately 20 minutes drive from Sydney Domestic Airport, the venue can also be easily reached on public transport by taking the train from the domestic terminal to Central. Change trains at Central and alight at Museum for a short 3 minute walk to the venue.

If taking the light rail, alight on George St at Chinatown and from there it’s a short 2 minute walk.

For those driving, Secure Parking – 101 Goulburn Street offers cost effective weekend rates for entry after 6:00am on Saturday and Sunday

Dietary Requirements and Allergies

High on our list of Naturopathic Symposium priorities is on-site catering. Our group consists of a higher than usual number of special dietary requirements. In light of this, standard catering for the duration of the Symposium will include a wide variety of vegetarian as well as dairy AND gluten free options. Those without any dietary requirements will also be well catered for. When you book your ticket, please only advise us if you have a food allergy or are vegan so that you are suitably catered for. For further information regarding catering, please refer to the FAQs.