This year’s Symposium Program brings together some of the most respected and innovative practitioner voices, right across natural therapy disciplines. What unites all of our Symposium speakers this year is that they’re all leaders – not only in shaping the future of natural medicine, but in supporting their professional peers by sharing their real-world insights and evidence-based strategies.
Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical knowledge, enhance your therapeutic approach, or simply want to feel connected & inspired – this is an event not to be missed on your professional calendar.
Stay tuned – the next round of Symposium speaker announcements will be released in July!
From Reflection to Action: Shape Your Practitioner Future with Purpose
Tammy Guest is a degree-qualified Naturopath, accomplished author of Unrestricted: A Modern Guide to Doing Business and Life Differently, founder of the Natupreneur Movement, and a global mentor to thousands of health practitioners. After helping over 7,000 clients in her Newcastle-based practice, Tammy recognised a bigger mission — to empower 7,000 practitioners to each help 7,000 people, creating a ripple effect that could transform millions of lives.
With her unique blend of scientific grounding, intuitive insight, and entrepreneurial magic, Tammy shows us how to create businesses that not only thrive but nourish the practitioner behind them. Her passion lies in helping each of us step into our strengths, honour our natural cycles, and build businesses — and lives — that are truly aligned with who we are.
Tammy is an engaging and interactive facilitator of transformational events and brings her unique skills to the ANTA symposium for an inspirational self-leadership experience in the ‘River of Life’.
Manual Therapy & the Predictive Brain: Rethinking Pain Modulation in Manual Therapy
Bodine is an experienced Soft Tissue Therapist and the Director of Education at Advanced Clinical Education (ACE). He holds a master’s degree in Educational Neuroscience, an Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Soft Tissue Therapy), and is currently pursuing a second Master’s in Neuroscience. As a senior educator at ACE, Bodine plays a key role in the development and delivery of postgraduate professional development courses for manual therapists and healthcare professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
With over a decade of experience, Bodine has held various leadership roles, including course coordinator and lecturer at the Australasian College of Massage and Myotherapy, and has worked extensively with local, state, and national level sport. His private practice focuses on hip, lumbar spine, and neurological pain conditions.
Frameworks for Integrative Models of Care
Dr Kate Levett is an epidemiologist, educator and maternal health research specialist, focusing on childbirth education practices. She is a Senior Research Fellow, at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney School of Medicine, and an adjunct Fellow at the NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University and an Honorary Fellow at the Collaboration for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, at the University of Technology Sydney. She has received a NSW Govt Ministerial appointment to the Chinese Medicine Council of NSW, and has over 20 years’ experience in clinical trials, public health research and epidemiology, education and a clinical practice.
She is involved with international collaborative research networks in maternal health, complementary therapies, and obstetrical acupuncture with a focus on promoting models for integration of care. She is a mentor in the MAMPS Program (Maternity Acupuncture Mentoring and Peer Support), a research advisor for the New Zealand School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a board member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA) Canada, and is the Australian Ambassador for the Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), and co-lead for the SAR Women’s Health SIG. She is a member of the Science of Physiological Birth Cluster at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and Maternal Infant Health Canada (MIHCan), where she collaborates in the delivery of international programs for humanised birth care using Traditional Chinese Medicine skills.
The Daily Habits of ‘Healthy’ High Achievers: How Practitioners can do 30% more … in 30% less time … with 30% less stress
Uniquely blending his knowledge of evidence-based research, traditional and indigenous wisdom and secrets of the world’s healthiest individuals and highest performing business people, Mark will share his extensive insights and some simple self-care steps for natural therapists to be happier, more resilient, more positive and more productive.
In this engaging, super-practical keynote, Mark will draw on his unique background in modern, Western-health science and traditional Eastern medicine (Ayurveda) to teach practitioners the key daily habits common to the world’s ‘healthiest’ high achievers.
Mark will show attending practitioners that, by incorporating these same practices, they can sustainably maintain and even elevate their personal wellbeing, energy levels, productivity and bottom-line business results.
The Thyroid-Gut Connection: How the Microbiome Impacts Thyroid Health
Tara has nearly 3 decades of clinical experience working as a Naturopath, Nutritionist and herbalist working with patients in all areas of thyroid health, such as hypo and hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers, thyroid autoimmune conditions and supporting patients post thyroidectomy.
Tara works with patients face to face and online globally, drawing from her hundreds of thyroid patients and also her own and one of her 3 children’s diagnosis of Hashimoto’s.
Tara regularly mentors’ other health practitioners with their complex thyroid cases , runs 2 thyroid practitioner training programs to educate and support practitioners in all areas of thyroid health, and offers a membership mentoring platform and group for ongoing practitioner support.
Tara is a regular guest speaker on health and wellbeing based podcasts, and professional organisations and companies.
Are Grains Killing Our Patients – or Could They Be the Missing Link to Wellness?
Dr Brad Leech is a PhD Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist renowned for his expertise in addressing chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalised care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness. After entering the profession in 2008, Brad has contributed significantly to academia, shaping curricula at universities and delving into research areas such as intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management, and the therapeutic potential of food-based probiotics. Brad is currently an Adjunct Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, where he continues to advance natural health sciences. In addition to patient care, Brad is passionate about empowering practitioners with the knowledge to enhance their clinical practice. Over the years, he has mentored thousands of practitioners, providing them with the tools to navigate the complexities of gut health and autoimmunity. He offers two programs, Brad’s Brainiacs: Microbiome Mentoring and Brad’s Brainiacs: Autoimmune Mentoring.
Aligned & Online: Using Food as Medicine to Support Women’s Health & Grow Your Online Practice.
As a Skin & Hormone Specialising Nutritionist & Herbalist, Jacinta brings a realm of experience in the area of managing complex conditions including acne, PCOS, rosacea, hypothalamic amenorrhea and fertility.
Having a thriving online practice and collaborating with skin therapists and dermal clinicians across the world, Jacinta brings a unique position to share experience on establishing a thriving online practice with practical tools to implement in the specialty of women’s health & nutrition in the online space.
Nutrition being first and foremost her primary modality in clinical practice, Jacinta bases the foundations of her practice on teaching clients the power of their diet before reaching for supplementation.
With experience presenting in symposiums and events in the Integrated medical space, Jacinta’s education is based on a scientific yet clinically relevant approach.
Sôtai Therapy – Japanese Structural Balance & Neuromuscular Re-Education.
Paul Movsessian is a practitioner of Traditional East Asian Medicine and has been in practice since 1986. After graduation he moved from Australia to the USA to further his studies. His interest was in the Japanese style of acupuncture and moxibustion where he studied the treatment techniques of Dr. Manaka and Meridian Therapy. He continued to further his training in Sôtai & Shiatsu from Kikuko Zutrau Miyazaki until finally studying in Japan to be trained by some of the greatest teachers of Japan.
Currently, he is running a successful clinic in the Blue Mountains, Australia and lecturing extensively to practitioners sharing many new treatment strategies and skills to integrate within their practice and produce powerful clinical results.
Elevate Your Wellbeing for a Thriving Practice: Feel empowered, equipped and inspired to grow the businesses you love
It is well known ANTA practitioners are highly dedicated to their patients’ wellbeing, but we also know they can invariably struggle to show up for themselves in the same way. In this engaging, super-practical keynote, Jodi will provide tools and strategies to help practitioners to be more mindful of how they’re feeling day-to-day and how to regulate their nervous system quickly and effectively.
With an extensive background in secondary teaching and qualifications in science, PDHPE, mental health and wellbeing, Jodi will equip and inspire attending practitioners to prioritise their personal wellbeing with memorable insights and practical tools they can apply immediately – to share with clients, to elicit more joy and fulfilment in their practice, and to acquire greater confidence to share and promote their work.
Collaborative Approaches to Understanding and Managing Women’s Pain.
Ananda Mahony is a respected naturopath, nutritionist and educator with over 20 years of clinical experience. Based in Brisbane, she combines a strong academic background – a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy, a Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, and a Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) – with a deep commitment to evidence-informed, holistic care.
Ananda is passionate about supporting students and fellow practitioners to grow their clinical confidence and sharpen their skills in managing complex cases. Her areas of interest include chronic pain, skin conditions, and multi-system dysfunction, with a focus on uncovering deeper causes and integrating holistic mind-body approaches.
Rethinking Chronic Knee Pain:
Through a Whole-Body Lens.
Rob brings nearly four decades of experience in Remedial Massage Therapy and Myotherapy, and is widely recognised as a leading figure in integrating Soft Tissue Therapy into the Australian Sports Medicine model.
A long-time contributor to the landmark textbook Clinical Sports Medicine by Drs Brukner and Khan—featured in every edition through to the current 6th He is the co-founder of the Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy and has led Soft Tissue Therapy departments at top institutions, including: The Sports Medicine Centres of Victoria, Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre Melbourne, and the Victorian Institute of Sport.
Rob also served as Head of Soft Tissue Therapy for the Australian Olympic Teams at Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000, the Australian Commonwealth Games Team in Kuala Lumpur 1998.
He was Chief Soft Tissue Therapist and Co-ordinator of the Athlete Recovery Centre, for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
He currently runs a private practice in Melbourne, continuing to mentor, treat, and advance the field of soft tissue therapy.
Best Practice in Pathology Collection.
Dr. Elizabeth Steels is a dedicated clinician–scientist and thought-leader blending rigorous clinical research with practical applications in herbal and nutritional medicine.
Her work spans the lab bench to real-world health through academic roles, industry leadership, clinical trials, and speaking engagements—all aimed at improving health outcomes via natural, evidence-based approaches.
With a PhD in clinical biochemistry and a deep passion for education, Beth has spent her career translating complex science into practical tools that practitioners can use to deliver better outcomes for their clients.
Beth is on a mission to empower practitioners with the critical thinking skills and clinical confidence to read standard pathology tests accurately, interpret results in context, and use those insights to guide truly effective, whole-person care.
Staying relevant as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner.
Jean-Paul Staats has practiced Acupuncture and Chinese medicine for 33 years in private practice in Australia and in Europe. He is Australian trained with postgraduate studies from hospitals in Beijing, Nanjing and Nanning in China, in Japan, as well as the USA and UK.
He has lectured at the Australian College of Natural Medicine (now Endeavour College) for 6 years and has since also been appointed Australian branch director of the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM) after completion of a Diplomat of Canonical Chinese Medicine Training and further studies towards a clinical fellowship.
He is currently a lecturer and clinical supervisor for ICEAM in Australia.
From Clinician to Business Owner: How to Run a Successful Clinic.
Jessica Cox is the founder and CEO of The JCN Clinic in Brisbane, a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and nearly two decades of experience.
She specialises in chronic digestive health and systemic inflammation, with a strong focus on evidence-based, no-fad nutrition. Jessica is Mold Literate Certified (Dr. Jill Crista), author of the e.a.t cookbook, and a passionate recipe developer.
She co-hosts The JCN Clinic Podcast Show and runs the Jessica Cox website, sharing recipes tailored for food intolerances and gut health, blending her clinical expertise with creative food content.
Beyond the Box: A Multimodal Approach to Patient Care in a Chinese Medicine Clinic.
David Hartmann lives in Brisbane, Australia and has been practicing acupuncture since 1997. He has also been a certified tuning fork practitioner for the past 10 years. David has written courses and taught at multiple colleges/companies around the world since 2000. At present he is doing freelance work.
David has written two textbooks on Chinese medicine – ‘The Principles and Practical Application of Acupuncture Point Combinations’ and ‘Acupoint Dictionary 2e’. David has presented at conferences and done his own stand-alone seminars in fifteen countries around the world. He has also developed online workshops for over a dozen companies world-wide.
