AIMA is delighted to relaunch our Auckland Monthly Meetings with a Special Event held in conjunction with NutriSearch and Cell Logic.

It has been a long time between drinks, as they say. Come along and catch up with your colleagues and meet other like-minded practitioners and individuals in this informal and convivial setting as we explore Modulating Gut Ecology – a powerful strategy linking the Gut-Immune Interface to Acute and Chronic Disease.

This event will provide the opportunity to chat and network with others in the integrative medicine community over light refreshments, followed by a hybrid presentation with Naturopath and Clinical Educator, Rob Thomas joining us via zoom on the big screen and Adri Ferreira, Naturopath, Nutritionist and Tech Sales Manager at NutriSearch, joining us in Auckland to answer questions/moderate the session.

Intro to G.E.M.M., the gateway connecting Gut-Immune Interface and Chronic Disease

Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation (G.E.M.M.) provides a refreshingly different approach amidst the plethora of gut health programmes. G.E.M.M. was developed by Australian clinician and scientist, Dr Christine Houghton who realised that the current solutions to gut health were not always effective. G.E.M.M.’s uniqueness stems from its focus on addressing the fundamental biochemical processes that link the Gut-Immune interface to the distant organs responsible for both acute and chronic disease.

What to expect: Robert will introduce you to powerful but little-known properties of the remarkable epithelial cells of the gut. G.E.M.M. relies on these cells and their special properties, considering them as Mission Control. These cells interact closely with the immune network directly below them. Restoring homeostasis at the Gut-Immune interface is addressed by G.E.M.M as its foundation for restoring the health of distant organs and systems.

When:   Wednesday 7th July 2021
7.00pm   Networking and light refreshments
7.30pm   Robert Thomas will join us via Zoom from Australia on the big screen, providing an introduction to G.E.M.M. as an effective clinical strategy for modulating gut ecology and regenerating gut barrier dynamics.
8.10pm   Adri Ferreira, Naturopath, Nutritionist and Tech Sales Manager at NutriSearch will host in-person, in Auckland.
8.30pm   Concludes

Additionally, representatives from NutriSearch will be available to offer product samples and share their wealth of knowledge.

Where: Marcellin Room, St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont St, Ponsonby – parking available onsite behind the Centre.

Tickets: In person: $20 or $10 for students (Drinks and light refreshments included)
Online only access: $15 (zoom link will be sent one week prior to event)

Tickets must be pre-booked. Note: We encourage you to join in person if you can!

About Robert Thomas
Highly regarded in the field of Advanced Translational Nutrigenomics as head of Cell-Logic’s Clinician Education team, Rob works closely with practicing clinicians, guiding them in understanding the nutrigenomic and biochemical principles underpinning the Cell-Logic product concepts and unique formulations.

As a naturopathic practitioner for over three decades, Rob’s experience includes involvement in designing a program to help individuals conquer addictions as well as a holistic health program for Australian primary school children. Rob co-presents with Dr. Christine Houghton in the Foundation Course in Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation (G.E.M.M.), as well as its ongoing annual Upskill sessions.

About Cell-Logic:
Featuring evidence-based nutrigenomic supplements, nutraceuticals and more, Cell-Logic brings to the global marketplace products which have been developed by Nature and validated by Science. Their flagship ingredient, EnduraCell 100% whole broccoli sprout powder is second to none in its ability to yield bioactive sulforaphane. www.cell-logic.com.au

About Adri Ferreira

Adri is a Naturopath and a Nutritionist who is absolutely passionate about Health. Her love and quest for personal results have inspired her path over many years and thoroughly equipped Adri to educate, support and encourage practitioners in getting the desired results.
Adri holds a Bachelor Degree in Complementary Medicine South Africa, a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition (USA), a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition (USA), and a Doctor of Naturopathy (USA).
Adri has had a very exciting career to date in the Integrative Medicine field throughout many different countries and working with some of the most respected MDs and NDs in the industry. From establishing her own successful clinic in South Africa to working in some of the most prestigious Integrative Medicine spas in America she has had varied experience. Adri is a Technical Sales Manager at Nutrisearch.

About Nutrisearch:

Nutrisearch invites the best natural health brands, researchers and educators, to support New Zealand and Australian practitioners to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Their commitment is to practitioners and patients via: Research - Innovation - Education – Delivery. Nutrisearch's ongoing core focus is to provide clinically effective, scientifically researched protocols, supported by natural health products formulated to the highest quality. Nutrisearch protocols are utilised by 1000 practitioners in New Zealand and 800 practitioners in Australia, these practitioners include Integrative Medical Doctors, Naturopaths, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Nutritional Experts, Herbalists, Integrative Cardiologists, Integrative Dentists, Kinesiologists, and more. www.nutrisearch.com.au