UTS ARCCIM is now on BlueSky! BlueSky is a new social media platform that functions very similarly to Twitter/X. We are looking forward to joining the conversations among the BlueSky community! You can find and follow us on @utsarccim.bsky.social

The ARCCIM team has experienced an incredible year, and we're now taking a holiday break to recharge. Many thanks to our supporters and partners over the past year. We can't wait to collaborate with you all again in 2025! #Grateful #SeeYouSoon

Congratulations to A/Prof Amie Steel for receiving the prestigous Sheikh Zayed Award for International Award for Naturopathy Research! This award recognises her outstanding contribution to TCAM research globally, with a particular focus on naturopathy.

We are so proud at UTS:ARCCIM to have 2 of the top 250 Australian researchers in our team. Fantastic recognition for A/Profs Amie Steel & Kamal Dua! ➡️ https://t.co/4Ny59ADd3r

Exploring the role of osteopaths in maternal and child healthcare in Australasia reveals that 33.4% often treat pregnant women. Female osteopaths with 15+ years of experience are more likely to treat young children. Full article ➡️ https://t.co/b6wZV6frAn

New review finds IPE reduces prejudice and improves understanding of TCM among health science students, fostering collaboration for holistic patient care. ➡️ https://t.co/S4s5KB3AZz

ARCCIM Co-Director @ProfAdamsARCCIM was in Brazil this month delivering his invited plenary talk at the International Congress on #Mindfulness on "Exploring the Hemisphere Hypothesis: Reflections on Self-care, #Health and #Wellbeing".

The final study reporting the development of the CITE Framework has now been published! You can access it here ➡️ https://t.co/3GCg5uvzbI

Its been a busy couple of months for the ARCCIM team! So much so that we have not had the time to post anything on our socials! Here are some photos that highlight some of our team members activities. Still a few more fun things ahead before the year is out...so watch this space!

Research-capacity building from grassroots to global strategy! This week Prof Adams supported WHO's 1st consultation in Bangkok for their Global Traditional Medicine Research Roadmap. A/Prof Steel was in Adelaide helping massage & Bowen Therapy orgs develop research strategy.

The ARCCIM team is excited to announce that we have been invited to support @WHO to develop the global traditional medicine research priorities agenda! We are honored to be given this opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our field.

🎉 Happy 10th Anniversary #WNF! 🎉 📽️ Watch the congratulatory message from @AmieSteel ➡️

Kudos to #INCAM member @YJeremyNg for his insightful work on enhancing #TCIM research quality through meta-research! 🌿Your dedication to methodological rigor and transparency is advancing the field. https://t.co/Bm9S9NUHzm #MetaResearch #EvidenceBased #HealthInnovation

We’re excited to unveil the 10th edition of the Red Book, the RACGP’s comprehensive guide to preventive healthcare in Australian general practice. Hear more from Professor Danielle Mazza AM and get your copy here: https://t.co/uOigRarzH1

ORION Relaunch is OPEN! Osteopaths in Australia are invited to participate in a workforce survey to contribute to #osteopathy research. Share your practice and clinical characteristics to be part of future research. Complete the survey now ➡️ https://t.co/Lx0AOi3YyM @OsteoAust

ARCCIM welcomes our newest PhD candidate - Mr Ian Breakspear - to the team! Ian is an experienced naturopath and research scholar who will be investigating how naturopaths and Western herbalists measure clinical success. @IanBreakspear @the_nhaa

#Naturopaths focusing on women's health play a key role in #preconception, #fertility, and #pregnancy care. This study delves into their treatment approaches which include #diet advice, #exercise prescription & nutritional medicine. @wnf_info @the_nhaa https://t.co/KmcN5QG0KK

Last week, @naturopathamie presented the #CITEFramework at @hkbaptistu FoodMed2024 (Hong Kong). The event explored the modern use of 'Food as Medicine' from TM systems. Other presenters included @FAO reps and experts in biotechnology, food safety, & TM practice and products.

This month, ARCCIM's Distinguished Prof Jon Adams delivered an invited plenary for the @MassMyoAus conference in Tweed Heads. He discussed ways for practitioners to enhance research participation and talked about engagement strategies like #IS, #KT, #mindlines and #PBRNs.

ARCCIM's Dr Hope Foley and PhD student Carolyn Ledowsky sharing their research at NHAA's Herbal Medicine Summit 2024... #researchrockstars #naturopathy