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Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine

The world leading critical public health research centre focused on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.

The scientific investigation of TCIM is paramount when addressing contemporary health systems and global health challenges. The Centre was established in 2012 to address the growing need for public health and health services research in complementary and integrative medicine. Research undertaken by the Centre in collaboration with many prestigious partners across Australia and internationally focuses on CAM practice and use, the interface between CAM and conventional practitioners and assessing implications for policy, practice and patient care. ARCCIM is the first Centre worldwide dedicated to conducting and promoting critical CAM research via a wide range of established methods and perspectives from public health and health services research.

05/10/2025

🌿 New Research from ARCCIM!

We’re excited to share our latest publication in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice:

📄 The Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI): Updated characteristics of the world’s largest complementary medicine practice-based research network
🔗 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2025.102021

PRACI continues to grow as a world-leading research infrastructure, now representing 922 practitioners across nine complementary medicine professions—including acupuncture, naturopathy, massage therapy, Bowen therapy, kinesiology, and more.

This updated profile of PRACI members provides valuable insights into the CM workforce and strengthens our ability to support real-world, practice-informed research that addresses national health priorities.

👏 Congratulations to the research team: Amie Steel, Ben Lee, Tristan Carter, Hope Foley, and Jon Adams.

🙏 Special thanks to the Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia and the Australian Kinesiology Association for supporting this work.

28/09/2025

🎉 Celebrating the Final Retreat of the SOLAR Program – A Global Milestone in Osteopathy Research Leadership 🌍

After four transformative years, the SOLAR – Strengthening Osteopathic Leadership and Research program has concluded with its final retreat in beautiful Bali.

This international initiative, supported by osteopathy associations across Australia, the UK, France, Sweden, and New Zealand, has:

✅ Produced 49 published manuscripts
✅ Delivered 50 conference presentations
✅ Secured £1.1M in research funding
✅ Built a global network of collaborators and friends

But SOLAR is more than numbers. It’s a community. A movement. A space where emerging leaders in osteopathy research found mentorship, connection, and purpose.

💬 Fellows described the program as “an accelerator in my professional journey” and “a group that is kind, strong, and productive.”

As mentors, we are proud to have witnessed the growth of these Fellows into confident leaders who will shape the future of osteopathy.

🌊 The journey continues with CORaL – Centre for Osteopathic Research and Leadership, hosted by Health Sciences University in London.

📖 Learn more about the program’s impact in our recent publication:
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijosm.2025.100755

Osteopathy Australia National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine Health Sciences University

17/09/2025

🌍 ARCCIM is delighted to announce that Dr Amie Steel, our Co-Director, has been invited to speak at the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin this October.

Under the theme “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World,” the Summit brings together global leaders to address pressing challenges in global health.

Dr Steel will speak on Monday, October 13, in a session titled:
“Integrative Medicine in Global Health: Pathways for Implementation”
The session will explore key approaches, collaborative models, and practical solutions for integrating traditional and complementary medicine across diverse health systems.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share ARCCIM’s work and contribute to a global dialogue on inclusive, person-centred health systems that recognise diverse practices and knowledge traditions.

🔗 Learn more: worldhealthsummit.org

11/08/2025

🌟 New Research Published! 🌟

We are thrilled to share our latest article in BMC Health Services Research:

📝 "Health professionals’ beliefs and attitudes towards preconception care: a systematic review"

Cherie Caut, Danielle Schoenaker, Erica McIntyre, and Amie Steel explored how health professionals perceive preconception care and the barriers that continue to hinder its implementation—even after years of guideline development.

💡 Key takeaway: There’s an urgent need for better education, resources, and system-level support to make preconception care a routine part of healthcare.

📖 Read the full article here:
👉 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-025-13246-y

Let’s keep the conversation going about improving maternal and child health outcomes through effective preconception care. 💬

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Welcome to UTS ARCCIM - the world leading critical public health research centre focused on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM). The scientific investigation of TCIM is paramount when addressing contemporary health systems and global health challenges. At ARCCIM, we believe this requires a synergy of critical perspectives, genuine collaboration and a commitment to produce rigorous and meaningful insights.

The Centre was established in 2012 to address the growing need for public health and health services research in complementary and integrative medicine. Research undertaken by the Centre in collaboration with many prestigious partners across Australia and internationally focuses on CAM practice and use, the interface between CAM and conventional practitioners and assessing implications for policy, practice and patient care. ARCCIM is the first Centre worldwide dedicated to conducting and promoting critical CAM research via a wide range of established methods and perspectives from public health and health services research.