ACTIM: Arizona Conference for Traditional and Integrative Medicines (SDCPS)
Schedule
Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Chandler Gilbert Community College - Pecos Campus | Chandler, AZ
About this Event
Welcome to the Arizona Conference for Traditional and Integrative Medicines, presented by the Sonoran Desert Cultural Preservation Society! Join us at the Chandler Gilbert Community College - Pecos Campus for two days filled with insightful talks, interactive hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Discover new approaches to health, wellness, and integrating Western biomedicine and traditional Indigenous medicines from across the globe. Learn from experts in the fields of biomedicine, Indigenous traditional and integrative medicines, anthropology, midwifery, mortuary sciences, death doula arts, applied mathematics, thanatology, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just curious about complementary and integrative healing methods, this event is perfect for anyone interested in holistic health and well-being. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!
Monday, March 2nd
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Opening Keynote Speaker: Global Susto - Traditional Medicine for Modern Times
Host: Doña Patricia Federico Ruiz, LMP, Curandera & Sobadora
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Curanderismo: Integrating Traditional & Biomedical Models for Holistic Health
Host: Jesús Cuauhtémoc Villa, Curandero & Doctoral Candidate
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Death Doula Arts: Holistic Wellness in Spaces of Death, Dying, and Grief
Host: Kim Stravers, Death Doula & INELDA instructor
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Learn: Indigenous Geoengineering, Bioengineering, and Botany
Host: Gabriela Hernández, Indigenous Ethnoscience Researcher
🕑: 01:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Workshop: Skills for Urban Survival & Thriving
Host: Darryl Pittman, Survival Expert & Medical Professional
Info: Location: CGCC Pecos Campus Community Garden
🕑: 01:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Workshop: La Luna en Pena: An Integrative Medicine Model for Grief Healing
Host: Jesús Cuauhtémoc Villa, Curandero & Doctoral Candidate
Info: Location: Stage Outside of Agave Room
Tuesday, March 3rd
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Opening Keynote Speaker: Food as Medicine with the Kitchen Curandera
Host: Doña Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, The Kitchen Curandera
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Panel: Innovating Womb to Tomb Care
Host: The Cihuapactli Collective
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Applied Mathematics for Community and Climate Wellness
Host: Dr. Jack Pringle, PhD
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Learn: Integrative Mortuary Sciences
Host: CGCC Mortuary Science Program
Info: Location: Agave Room
🕑: 01:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Workshop: Herbalism Walk: How to Identify & Use Arizona Medicinal Plants
Host: Jesús Cuauhtémoc Villa, Curandero & Doctoral Candidate
Info: Location: CGCC Pecos Community Garden
🕑: 01:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Workshop: Musical & Embodied Healing Techniques for Mental Health
Host: Alexis Edmonds, MT-BC, Creative Arts Therapist
Info: Location: Agave Room
Where is it happening?
Chandler Gilbert Community College - Pecos Campus, 2626 East Pecos Road, Chandler, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 39.19
