WEBINAR:The Benefits of Meditation

The WONCA Special Interest Group on Integrative Care invites you to join their upcoming webinar on Saturday, 22nd February, at 14:00 UTC. This session will feature Dr. Ines Espiga Macedo from Portugal, a Medical Doctor of Integrative Medicine specialising in Family Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Meditation, and Qigong.

The topic of the webinar is The Benefits of Meditation. Interpretation in Spanish and Mandarin will be provided for this webinar.

Meditation is an ancient practice with its first written descriptions in India around 1500 BC, it is associated with different techniques and practices related to the mind body integration which focus on concentration and mind calming and enhance overall well being.

The development of research on the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological basis of meditation started in 1960’s and there has been growing evidence of the health benefits of regular practice of meditation.

In this webinar we will be developing the subject covering from the its origins, the different types of meditation techniques and its known mechanisms of action in our body, as well as the scientific evidence available.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field of integrative care. Register here.

About Dr. Ines Espiga Macedo

Dr. Inês Espiga Macedo is a family medicine doctor, acupuncturist and lifestyle medicine board certified also certified as meditation and qigong teacher.

Inês is a lover of life, nature and people. She has been a meditator since 2010 and in 2021 it became clear from her daily job, that becoming a meditation teacher was the next step in the career.

Her work is based on a quote from Letamendi which was the maxim for her Graduate School (ICBAS) patron Abel Salazar: "The one who only knows about Medicine, does not even know about Medicine." 

Register here.

Previous Webinar

Last year, the group hosted a webinar titled “Integrative Medicine: Treating the Whole Person – Mind, Body, and Spirit”, which became our most popular session on YouTube with over 10,000 views. You can watch it below:

About the WONCA Special Interest Group on Integrative Care

Established in 2023, the WONCA Special Interest Group on Integrative Care promotes integrative medicine as a pathway to universal health coverage and sustainable development. It provides a platform for doctors practising traditional medicine to exchange knowledge, enhancing their understanding of different healing modalities.

With an evidence-based approach, the group helps physicians confidently identify effective treatments and encourages open discussions with patients while respecting their beliefs. By promoting awareness, confidence, and patient-centred care, the group aims to improve healthcare outcomes and strengthen doctor-patient relationships.

Interested in joining the group? Learn more here.