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Connecting Nationally : May 5, 2012 This is our first conference, and we feel it important to give everyone who takes the effort to attend a voice. Break-out groups and a Discussion in the Round will be offered as a pathway for structured sharing.
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE USING THIS FORM: clients/3/3e/3eee267d89a6377ba053fe53c3e8b41a/File/REGISTRATION%20ANA%20CONFERENCE.pdf As are all professions, this one is in a time of flux- and those can be exciting, inspiring times! MAY 2012 CONFERENCE TIME: Friday evening, May 4, 630-9 - Welcome Evening a gathering for those who commute from afar. Settle in if you have traveled to Ann Arbor over refreshments. LIterature, schedules, membership information, products, and participant literature and news will be available througout the entire weekend. Presenters may wish to check out space and get ready for the next day. Saturday, May 5, 9-6 - The Main Conference Day Note: There is consideration of a Sunday morning gathering or event as an option for those who will be staying on in the area past the conference day. Stay tuned. 830-930- Registration and break-out groups General Morning: National Voices- Inviting our conference attendees to participate in break-out groups to formulate ideas for group discussion through a Group Council. This is where we hear what YOU want, need, vision, and are passionate about for current and future unity. Out of this process may come leadership and resources for the following issues and more: ~ Insurance needs ~ Continuing Education ~ Regional and State Leadership ~ Development/Support of Schools Dan Funsch, Director, American Naturopathic Certification Board on the "how, why, and where " of National Certification for traditional naturopaths. Conference attendees will contribute ideas on how to continue development of this and other national standards of testing and CE. LUNCH GREEN ROUNDS Sharing and discussion of protocols, case history challenges, and the application of natural therapeutics , in small group and large group format. This afternoon segment of sharing and exploration will open up and define our Scope of Practice to one another and for the evolution of the profession. OPEN SESSIONS ANA conference planning is currently working with other practitioners around the country who may share their work with us. Stay tuned! MARY LIGHT, ND MH; founder of the on-premises Naturopathic School of the Healing Arts, Ann Arbor - on "Balancing Teaching with Practice - Creative Ways to Work with Clients and the Community" LOCATION: Our new offices and conference space are at 7920 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. WHO: We welcome a variety of supporters, students, naturopath/natural medicine practitioners, educators... and anyone else interested in Health, Well -Being, and Natural Medicine. You are invited to connect and meet with one another to open up a conversation about the present and future of our field, our practices, education, political arena, complementary care, and establishment of our professional policies and guiding principles. REGISTRATION: MEMBERS: $55.00, includes lunch on Saturday. . Student Member Rate: $35.00 NON-MEMBERS: We wecome attendance from those who have not joined ANA! Non-member conference fee is $85.00 Students: $60.00 |
