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 Founded
in Cleveland, Ohio in 1983, by seven progressive, forward-thinking
physicians, the International College of Integrative Medicine
(a not-for-profit medical society), has since expanded far
beyond its original regional environs into a rapidly growing
association with nationwide and international membership.
One of ICIM's main goals is the education of health care
professionals in the latest research-supported techniques
and emerging holistic therapies that show promise for improving
patient care.
 The
ICIM mission emphasizes a two-pronged approach: the reversal
of chronic degenerative disease and the prevention of such
ailments, by increasing the skills, knowledge and procedures
available to clinicians amenable to embracing alternative
procedures, including nutritional supplementation, chelation
and other non-invasive preventive and health-promoting therapies.
In support of its mission, ICIM hosts
two industry conferences a year, providing continuing education
to health care professionals.
ICIM has also newly created the medical
directory, with the goal of helping the public find doctors
who offer options in medicine.
Many associations exist that are advancing medicine and bringing together practitioners of the healing arts. Some of our sister organizations are listed on our "Links" page.
However, we believe there are a few things that make ICIM special:
- ICIM attains a balance of researched-based scientific theory and practical advice that can be put into use in the office Monday morning.
- We come to the aid of our members who are prosecuted for doing integrative medicine with emotional support, “Friend of the Court” statements, expert witnesses, financial aid, and our innovative ICIM Physicians’ Risk Analysis Program where members can receive immediate advice from experienced peers and legal counsel. We highly recommend that patients and physicians contact the American Association for Health Freedom, which is trying to change the political climate in the United States and ensure the freedom of health choices for us all. (put a direct link here)
 ICIM leads the industry in advanced training for Heavy Metal Toxicology and Chelation Therapy. We work closely with our friends at the American Board of Metal Toxicology to increase the number of doctors who are board certified in this important field. |
