2008 Global Spa Summit
May 18–20, 2008
New York, New York
212-716-1199
www.globalspasummit.org
The three-day summit will feature findings from the first-ever Global Spa Economy Research Report conducted by the Stanford Research Institute and panels and sessions exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the spa industry.


American Polarity Therapy Association National Conference
May 29–June 1
St. Charles, Illinois
336-574-1121
www.polaritytherapy.org
Polarity therapy asserts that “the flow and balance of energy in the human body is the foundation of good health.” This year’s conference theme is “Endless Possibilities for Health.”

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
May 31–June 2
Black Mountain, North Carolina
800-252-0688
www.botanicalmedicine.org
Traditional and scientific approaches to botanical medicine, including treatment of chronic disease.


American Holistic Nurses Association
June 2–5
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
800-278-2462
www.ahna.org
The conference theme, Renewing Health Care: A Journey to New Heights, addresses the transformational power of holistic healthcare.

The Golden Touch of Energy Kinesiology
June 5–8
Sacramento, California
800-466-8342
www.tfhka.org
Topics include ethics, facial harmony, flower essences, laughter yoga, and nutritional kinesiology. 


International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine Conference
June 20–27
Boulder, Colorado
303-425-4625
www.issseem.org
“Energy, Intent and Healing,” this year’s theme, presents the latest practical application of these critical aspects of consciousness and healing: belief, energetic imprinting, intent, prayer and meditation, values, and will.


American Naturopathic Medical Association
July 25–27
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-897-7053
www.anma.org
The twenty-seventh annual convention offers a wide range of topics and products to interest naturopathic physicians and other healthcare practitioners.


Feldenkrais Educational Foundation of North America Annual Conference
July 25–August 1
Boulder, Colorado
800-775-2118
www.feldenkrais.com
The conference, with the theme “Bridging Worlds,” features educational workshops, the annual meeting, forums, and social events.


World Massage Festival & Massage Therapy Hall of Fame
August 1–3
Panama City Beach, Florida
850-292-3002
www.worldmassagefestival.com/2008
The World Massage Festival seeks to: honor those who have been the bridge builders for our profession, educate the general public about the benefits of massage therapy, provide quality educational opportunities for therapists, and provide networking opportunities for massage therapists.


Healing Touch International Conference
September 3–7
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
303-989-7982
www.healingtouchinternational.org
The theme for the 2008 conference, “Validating the Heart’s Work,” emphasizes the roles of science, compassion, and unconditional love in the lives of practitioners.