COST

• Early Bird: $350
• On or after November 1, 2026: $450

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Healthcare providers.

DESCRIPTION

Participants will explore ME/CFS through the lens of body unity, recognizing the interconnected nature of physical, psychological, and social factors that influence health and disease. The program emphasizes the body's capacity for self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance, particularly in the context of chronic illness and functional impairment. Learners will examine the reciprocal relationship between structure and function and apply these concepts when developing individualized, patient-centered treatment plans. Rational treatment approaches based on osteopathic principles are integrated throughout the activity, encouraging clinicians to consider the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.

Through case-based discussions, clinical pearls, multidisciplinary perspectives, and evidence-informed management strategies, participants will strengthen their ability to diagnose and manage ME/CFS while addressing stigma and improving communication with patients experiencing this often misunderstood condition.

The program's interdisciplinary nature reflects the commitment to comprehensive, team-based care. Presentations include perspectives from multiple members of the healthcare team, reinforcing collaborative approaches that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of patients living with ME/CFS.

TOPICS

• A Common Vein: How Venous Outflow Obstruction Links Disparate Neurological Symptoms
• A Patient with Too Many Ailments: Where Do I Begin?
• A Physical Therapist’s Guide to ME/CFS, Hypermobility, and Exercise Intolerance
• Does Lymphatic Therapy Really Work?
• How Can We Discharge ME/CFS Patients Who Have Normal Tests and Exams but Refuse to Follow My Recommendations?
• Is It Depression or Chronic Fatigue?
• Long COVID
• Navigating Nutritional Supplements in ME/CFS with Naturopathic Medicine
• "Never Words" versus "Better Words": A Clinician's Guide to ME/CFS Communication
• Nutrition for Long COVID
• Occupational Therapy Care for Complex Conditions
• Pediatric Long COVID and ME/CFS