Integrative Medicine

SASIM is a non-profit network of medical and allied health practitioners who support the practice of Integrative Medicine (IM). We exist to support like-minded health care providers on their journey to develop their current healing practices in line with holistic, safe and effective integrative medical approaches.

SASIMs community of experienced IM practitioners promote ongoing education (CPD accredited lectures and courses), daily knowledge sharing and live support (via our medical WhatsApp groups for members). We promote IM in South Africa by facilitating the advancement of science and research and providing advice on current health issues and chronic disease management.

SASIM also educates the general public on integrative self-care, disease prevention and the effective and sustainable application of IM for treating chronic disease. This website provides the public with access to our national database of registered IM practitioners, to enable everyone to find practitioners in their vicinity.

Integrative Medicine is whole person medicine, using safe and effective modalities to treat disease and support health.

As Integrative practitioners, we facilitate the patients healing journey through a therapeutic relationship, raising awareness and empowering the patient to experience personal growth, while realizing their potential and reaching optimal health. (SASIM Indaba, February 2022)

The Integrative Medicine paradigm-shift suggests that there are no obstacles, only stepping stones.Dr. Bernard Brom, Founder

N.B. Some international IM organisations define IM as a combination of Allopathic (Western Medicine) and evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Here in South Africa, we have the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPCSA) which officially regulates 11 CAM disciplines. Therefore, IM practitioners have to be registered with the AHPCSA in order to practice any of these modalities. Medical doctors are only able to include limited CAM within their scopes of practice.

All outcome studies must assess the efficacy of integrated protocols in their entirety and not of individual therapies. This is a point of crucial importance.Prof Majid AliEditor, Journal of Integrative Medicine,Professor of Medicine, Capital University of Integrative Medicine

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