The Intersection of Integrative Medicine and Traditional Healing

Join Dr. Paul Anderson and local experts July 27th-Aug. 2nd, 2025 in beautiful San Ignacio, Belize for the Belize Integrative Medicine Conference (BIMC)! The focus of BIMC CE will be on neurodiversity and the intersection of traditional healing modalities with modern naturopathic interventions. 

You'll earn a minimum of  15hrs of Continuing Education Credits* through curated CEU content, combining Dr. Anderson’s content complimented with content from local traditional medicine practitioners. Our aim is to facilitate rich exchange and cross-cultural learning between international guests, local guests and our presenters. All while experiencing the culture and beauty of Belize's nature and tapestry of cultures.

*CME applied for (see FAQ). 

Belize Integrative Medicine Conference CME Focus Areas

• Neurodiversity - Modern Understandings lead to Integrative Therapeutic Approaches
• Neurodiversity - Natural Approaches to Balance
• Neurodiversity - Deeper “Cause Areas” to Investigate
• The Brain-Body Connection
• Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine
• Maya Botanical Medicine, Massage & Spiritual Healing
• Ethno-Botanical Medicine (Mayan, Mestizo, Creole and Garifuna) Healing Traditions

Common Ground in Healthcare and Wellness Advocacy

Traditional, Naturopathic, and Allopathic Medical Professionals from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean will present and engage with the audience on wellness topics from their diverse perspectives. Public Health professionals will discuss their challenges and approaches. And this event's partnership with the Belize and Regional Ministries of Health ensures that this event and CEU training reaches health professionals throughout the region.

Integrating Modern & Traditional Knowledge into your Practice

Dr. Paul Anderson and Esteemed Traditional Healers will tie it all together with an insightful and meaningful discussion on integrating Traditional Medicine Practices with Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine in your practice. 

Forums will include topics in:

• Traditional Maya Botanical Medicine, Massage and Spiritual Healing
• Ethnobotanical Medicine in Creole and Mestizo Cultures
• Western Traditional Ethnobotany and Healing Traditions
• Neurobiology and its Intersection with Ethnobotany
• Holism: Incorporating Whole-Person Healing

An Immersive Continuing Education Event

It all happens at the award-winning San Ignacio Resort Hotel in the heart of the Maya Mountains in Western Belize. San Ignacio is an eco-traveler haven with world-class hotels and an extraordinary concentration of incredible locally-owned restaurants. Highly walkable, the conference takes place minutes from San Ignacio's charming downtown, many farm to plate restaurants, the farmers market and world-class Maya Archeological sites. We're reimagining continuing education events.

Being in Belize is THE Adventure.

You'll be in the eco-tourism capital of Belize with Maya Archeological sites, Jungles, Rivers. Cultural literacy and immersion are integrated into all of our travel events. We build several Cultural and Ecological excursions into your itinerary, and give you a full day to choose your own Adventure with some optional ethno-botanical, mountain, jungle, river and cave excursions.

Cultural Literacy and Immersion

Included in your conference is a curated visit to the Award-Winning San Antonio Women's Cooperative. There you will engage with their staff learning about Traditional Yucatec Maya Healing and engage in other hands-on cultural practices. You'll also have lunch at the Coop, enjoying traditional Maya dishes made with expert love and care with local ingredients; truly a fantastic culinary experience. Your visit supports the Cooperative, which in-turn helps highlight and preserve local culture. 

Experience El Mundo Maya

No trip to Belize is complete without visiting one of Belize's world-class archeological sites. On the first morning of your conference, we take a moment of serenity and respect with an enchanting guided tour of Cahal Pech Archeological site; just minutes from your hotel. Your guides will unravel Classical Maya history as you walk among the monumental structures set among rainforest; teeming with wildlife. This is a great way to connect to this enchanting place and gain knowledge of local culture and history; priming yourself for continued cultural immersion.

After the Conference...Beach Time!

After the conference, join us for one of two 3-night add-on trips to complete your Belize experience!

Option 1: Beach Add-on Option, you'll travel to San Pedro, Belize's best Beach Town on the Cayes, where you'll experience the largest Barrier Reef in the Americas with absolute world-class diving, snorkeling and tranquil Caribbean waters. 

Option 2: Beach + Yoga Add-On Option, you'll travel to Ray Caye, where you'll experience Caribbean island bliss amidst the largest Barrier Reef in the Americas with absolute world-class diving, snorkeling and tranquil Caribbean waters. Plus daily yoga. 

For both of these, we arrange your ground transport, boat, hotel and activities. You bring the fun! Limited space available!

Join as a Guest

Bring a friend, spouse or even colleague with you to Belize! Our Conference Guest registration includes everything but the conference proceedings! Guests come along with conference participants in scheduled meals, all excursions, and recreational activities. Ask us for the guest itinerary.