Americas Region

Fernanda Cabral Schveitzer, a physician specializing in occupational medicine, integrates her expertise with acupuncture studies. As co-author of a book on self-care, she researches and speaks on integral health, contributing her perspective to the implementation of TCIM practices.
Erika Chiappini, a psychologist at Johns Hopkins, presents on integrative care for pediatric gut-brain disorders. This workshop highlights evidence-based, whole-person strategies to support children and families, incorporating a global, cross-cultural perspective on care practices.
Daniela Dallegrave, PhD, is a professor at UFRGS and specialist in Acupuncture and Family Health. She coordinates a national survey on the profile of nurses in integrative health, contributing vital data for TCIM education and integration within Brazil's public health system.
Edna Marina de Souza, PhD in Biomedical Engineering, researches the integration of anthroposophic therapies and advanced medical imaging at UNICAMP. She focuses on developing clinical protocols to bring innovative integrative techniques to patients in Brazil's public health system.
Daniela Lopes, a Homeopathic Veterinary Physician with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, explores evidence-based applications of Viscum album in oncology. As a scientific consultant and researcher, she bridges TCIM with modern science, contributing valuable insights to global public health.
Cristine Andrade, a Doctor of Science and Public Health Researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, contributes her extensive experience from Bio-Manguinhos and Fiocruz's VPAAPS. She currently works at the Laboratory of Innovations, Therapies, Teaching, and Bioproducts.
Daniel Amado, Public Health Consultant for Brazil's Ministry of Health, coordinates the National Policy of Integrative and Complementary Medicine in the National Health System. He leads projects on evidence-based TCIM integration and contributes to official primary care publications.
Cleber Aparecido de Melo (Dr. Awapó), from Tupi-Guarani and Jucá heritage, is a central figure in preserving ancestral knowledge. He founded the first Tupi-Guarani Indigenous College and Clinic in Bahia and holds a Ph.D. in Indigenous Naturopathy. Explore his work at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Carla Kuon is an Associate Professor at UCSF and an Integrative Oncologist. She directs the NIH-funded OPTIMAL Long COVID clinic, applying holistic methods to complex conditions. Dr. Kuon authored a book on Long COVID recovery and leads research in functional immunology and microbiome medicine.
Discover César Salvador Sánchez Marín, a Research Physician with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. As a member of the TCIM Committee at the Medical College of Peru, he integrates neuroscience and functional medicine to advance public health. Explore his contributions to integrative care at the 3rd WCTCIM.