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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Blog

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

Further resources

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

About IVAA

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

Updates, events and other information from IVAA

Press Releases 18/11/2021

Marking the European Antibiotic Awareness Day, IVAA publishes recommendations for action against antimicrobial resistance

AMR is a major global public health threat and infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria are predicted to be a leading cause of...

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

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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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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