The International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations promotes the availability and integration of Anthroposophic Medicine in health care systems to improve health outcomes.

Anthroposophic medical approaches can improve health outcomes, but must be more widely available to maximise their impact.

The WHO has recognised the potential of complementary medicine, and citizens increasingly want it to be integrated into health systems. What do policy makers need to know?

26 October 2020: Online Symposium – Teaming Up Against Cancer

The Contribution of Integrative Oncology. Best practices from Baden-Württemberg.

Welcome to the International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations (IVAA)

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Looking for a doctor?

Anthroposophic training expands conventional medical understanding by integrating physical, social and spiritual dimensions of health. Anthroposophic physicians address these elements in their practices, treating the whole individual. IVAA's member organisations can help identify an anthroposophic doctor or care centre near you.

World Health Organization Executive Board meeting room

For policy makers

There is increasing demand for complementary medicine to be integrated into health systems. The World Health Organization has acknowledged its potential contribution to health outcomes, and promotes its safe and effective use. To learn more about policies that can facilitate uptake of these therapeutic tools, click below.

Ancient Greek relief artwork, Asclepius healing a dreamer

For physicians

Anthroposophic Medicine complements conventional medicine by stimulating the body's self-healing and regenerative capacity. There is increasing clinical evidence of the efficacy of various anthroposophic therapeutic approaches to treating different forms of disease. Click below to access the latest research.

A holistic, integrative model for patient care

Therapeutic Approach

Anthroposophic medicine integrates conventional medicine with a holistic concept of health that views a patient's biography, lifestyle, and psychological and spiritual well-being as factors in the development of a pathological condition.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Physicians practicing anthroposophic and other complementary therapies have been shown to effectively reduce the unnecessary prescription of antimicrobials that can lead to antimicrobial resistance, which has become a major public health crisis.

Cancer Treatment

Anthroposophic medicines – notably mistletoe extracts – can be used as complements for cancer treatment to improve patient outcomes, including by reducing fatigue and pain and increasing patient capacity to tolerate treatment.

Goetheanum, part 1

Blog

Commentary and thoughts on the latest issues in anthroposophic and integrative medicine from the IVAA.

Goetheanum, part 2

Further resources

Scientific research, background documents, and points of contact to find anthroposophic physicians or hospitals are added here.

Goetheanum, part 3

About IVAA

Learn more about the IVAA's history, mission and key activities, as well as about our member anthroposophic associations.

The latests news

Updates, events and other information from IVAA

Press Releases 19/10/2021

Integrative Medicine under the spotlight in the European Parliament

Public events last week discussed the added value of integrative therapies to patients

Press Releases 23/07/2021

IVAA Calls for a Patient-centred EU Health Data Space

Press Releases 24/03/2021

Discovering the Potential of Anthroposophic Medicine in the Integrative Medical Care of Covid-19 Patients

Press Releases 19/03/2021

MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health: IVAA Welcomes its Support to Integrative Oncology as an Evidence-informed Field of Cancer Care

Press Releases 12/01/2021

British “The Observer” Highlights Integration of Conventional and Anthroposophic Care of Covid-19 Patients in German Hospitals

Press Releases 12/01/2021

Anthroposophic Medicine Statement on Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

By the International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations (IVAA) and the Medical Section of the Goetheanum

Press Releases 11/12/2020

IVAA Welcomes New MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health

Press Releases 02/12/2020

IVAA Supports French Patients Seeking to Ensure Access to Complementary Medicine

French patients alarmed by progressive sidelining of complementary medicine despite popular demand.

Press Releases 26/10/2020

IVAA Symposium “Teaming Up Against Cancer” Calls for Integrative Oncology to be Part of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan

Press Releases 30/09/2020

IVAA Calls for Better Access to Anthroposophic Medicinal Products Across Europe

Press Releases 19/02/2020

Anthroposophic Hospital Successfully Treats Child Pneumonia with Only One Third the Antibiotic Use of Other Hospitals

Press Releases 29/08/2019

Freiburg University Studies Effect of Anthroposophic Eurythmy Therapy and Tai Chi on the Risk of Falling in the Elderly

Nationwide, multi-center study funded by German government.

Press Releases 15/04/2019

Anthroposophic Medicine Statement on Vaccination

Press Releases 04/10/2018

Adding Mistletoe Treatment to Chemotherapy Prolongs Lives in Lung Cancer

BRUSSELS, October 04th 2018. Patients with late-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving supplementary mistletoe treatment in...

Press Releases 28/09/2018

Anthroposophic Treatments in Swiss Children’s Hospital Improved Care Without Increasing Cost

FRIBOURG, SWITZERLAND, September 28th 2018: Integrating anthroposophic treatments into conventional care for hospitalised children can...

Press Releases 16/08/2018

Mourning the passing of Dr Peter Fisher, a leader in integrative medicine

Press Releases 16/07/2018

IVAA response to “Le Monde diplomatique” article on anthroposophy

Press Releases 04/06/2018

IVAA Welcomes New Secretary General Elisa Baldini, Launches new Website

Research 19/03/2018

Primary care facilities using integrative medical approaches have lower antibiotic prescribing rates, which could be useful to fight antimicrobial resistance

Research 16/03/2018

Study shows anthroposophic treatment strategy for rheumatoid arthritis as effective in reducing symptoms as conventional care

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