Integrative Health Conference 2012
The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Health

Keynote: Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Conference: Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Earl F. Sykes Student Union

Come join us for the 13th Integrative Health Conference. This year’s conference theme is The Human-Animal Bond and Its Impact on Health. Friday evening includes an exciting keynote address by Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). (click HERE for bio) Saturday morning offers two sessions: general audience and professional with continuing education credits. CME’s will be offered and approval is pending for contact hours for nurses and other health/education providers. For information contact Cheryl Faust at 610-436-6931 or cfaust@wcupa.edu.

Speakers and Topics

We offer two concurrent sessions: Professional and General Audience.
Dr. Aubrey Fine

Beginning at 8:00 am on March 31, 2012, Dr. Aubrey Fine will present the Keynote address - Why We Love Animals: Understanding the Therapeutic Value of Pets in our Lives and in Therapy - for both the Professional and General audiences.

Professional Audience Schedule

8:00 - 9:00 am Keynote: Why We Love Animals: Understanding the Therapeutic Value

of Pets in our Lives and in Therapy presented by Dr. Aubrey Fine

9:05 - 10:30 am More than a Feeling: The Physiology of Human-Animal Interactions

presented by Phil Arkow

10:30 - 11:00 am Break

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Understanding the Fundamentals of Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI)

in Clinical Practice: Bridging Research to Practice: Part I presented by

Dr. Aubrey Fine

12:30 - 1:45 pm Lunch and Animal Adoption Day

1:45 - 3:15 pm Understanding the Fundamentals of Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI)

in Clinical Practice: Bridging Research to Practice: Part II presented by

Dr. Aubrey Fine

For more information on the presentations, click here.

General Audience Schedule

8:00 - 9:00 am Keynote: Why We Love Animals: Understanding the Therapeutic Value

of Pets in our Lives and in Therapy presented by Dr. Aubrey Fine

9:05 - 9:40 am Healing Therapy with Cold-Nosed Angels presented by Glenn Smith

9:40 - 10:10 am Break

10:15 - 10:50 am The Role of Animals in the Treatment of Autism - presenter TBA

10:55 - 11:30 am Service Dogs - Making the Miracle of Independence Possible presented by

Darlene Sullivan

11:35 am- 12:10 pm Horses and Healthcare presented by an Instructor from

Thorncroft Equestrian Center

12:15 - 4:00 pm Animal Adoption Day

For more information on the presentations, click here.

Ticket Prices

Friday Evening Keynote Only Tickets

General Admission: $10

Student Tickets: $5

Keynote and Conference Combination Tickets

Professional: $115 (Includes lunch on Saturday)

Community: $30 (Half Day Program)

Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students: $25

Undergraduate Students: $15

For additional information, please contact Cheryl Faust at 610-436-6931 or cfaust@wcupa.edu

Exhibitors Welcome!!

West Chester University and the College of Health Sciences are pleased to offer an opportunity for exhibitors to display their products and demonstrate their unique capabilities at this year's conference. Exhibitor space is limited, so please register early to guarantee space. The exhibitor space will be held in the same facility as the conference, West Chester University's Earl F. Sykes Student Union Building, 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA, 19382 (change of location from last year). The price will remain the same as last year: for-profit organizations $75; non-profit organizations $50. With your registration, you will receive 2 FREE tickets for the keynote address.

Hotel Reservations

Days Hotel in West Chester has a block of rooms reserved for this event. The room rate is $80/night and the discount will be available on reservations booked by February 29, 2012. Please call 610-692-1900 for information and/or reservations. Visit their website at www.dayswestchester.com