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.

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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! Find out more here.

Announcing our invited keynote presenters!

Petrea King – Sunday closing keynote – ‘The Power of Lived Experience – Keys to Flourishing in Life and Work’

We are very excited to announce that the fabulous Petrea King will be joining us to deliver a closing message that is sure to resonate with everyone!

When we have the courage to explore our darkest and most fearful experiences, it makes us a better companion to walk with someone else who may be new to the inner landscape of grief, despair, hopelessness or anguish. The greatest gift you can give to yourself, your family, your colleagues and your community, is the gift of your own good physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. When we attend to ourselves first, then we can be in service to life! Maintaining our inner equilibrium and capacity to engage our higher functioning brain is key to a resilient spirit and living a meaningful life.

Petrea King is founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation. Based in Bundanoon, the Quest for Life Centre hosts 34 5-day residential programs plus 100 workshops each year. Our work assists people to embrace difficult times with a proven, holistic and evidence-based approach to creating physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Petrea is a facilitator, naturopath, herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist and yoga/ meditation teacher. For 24 years, Petrea has been a monthly guest on ABC’s Midweek Conference with Richard Glover where she discusses the challenges of living a meaningful life beyond illness, trauma, difficult circumstances and tragedy.

Petrea is the author of 8 books and a dozen meditation practices. She has received many awards for her work.

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 – ‘Naturopathy and the Future of Cardiovascular Care’

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.

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Ticket types and on-sale dates

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

Member Symposium only ticket – Pay in full for $530 or by instalments for $565 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 March)
Member Value Pack – Pay in full for $787 or by instalments for $810 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 13 March) – includes a ticket to the Symposium, Deep Dive Friday & NHAA Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner
Non Member Symposium only ticket – $800

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

Member Symposium only ticket – Pay in full for $644 or by instalments for $680 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 10 April)
Member Value Pack – Pay in full for $899 or by instalments for $929 (Pay 1/2 now and balance by 10 April) – includes a ticket to the Symposium, Deep Dive Friday & NHAA Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner
Non Member Symposium only ticket – $925

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

Member Symposium only ticket- $730.00
Non Member Symposium only ticket – $1,050.00

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

Member Symposium only ticket – $778.00
Non Member Symposium only ticket – $1,121.00

NHAA Student Members – Symposium only ticket $365.00 – Student membership is free – sign up here. NHAA Student Member tickets are on-sale NOW until 1 May, 2025

Other Naturopathic Symposium Events:

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. If you are attending the NHAA Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, please indicate any and all dietary requirements in your booking as this is a plated sit-down dinner. For further information regarding catering, please refer to the FAQs.