About the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM)

Leading General Practitioners, allied health practitioners and integrative therapies

 

At the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM), our mission is all about you. Whether you’re on a journey to enhance your health through preventive measures or searching for more effective solutions to manage a chronic illness, we’re here for you.

We have a fully qualified clinical team ready to support you, plus a wide range of complementary services like IV Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to offer an extra level of therapeutic support when you need it. We’re here to offer you a blend of proven conventional treatments and complementary therapies to lead you toward your optimum health and wellbeing.

NIIM is one of the largest Integrative medical clinics in Australia, and was founded by Professor Avni Sali, who is often recognised as the pioneer of Integrative Medicine in the country. We’re proud to be at the forefront of Integrative Medicine.

Our team of Integrative GPs and allied health practitioners is here to help you with. We’re not just looking to address the surface of your health condition; we want to dive deep and find the real reasons behind your health concerns.

Our goal? To guide you to a state of optimal health where you feel your best. Your wellbeing is our priority, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

NIIM Founder

Professor Avni Sali AM

“There is now consensus that significant changes to the way healthcare is provided, how we live, work and look after ourselves, are needed.”Professor Avni Sali AM

Professor Avni Sali AM is recognised as the father of Integrative Medicine in Australia. He founded the Graduate School of Integrative Medicine at Swinburne University in 1996 and established the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) in 2009.

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Professor Avni Sali

Board Chairperson

Adem Karafili

Adem is currently the Executive Chairman of ASX-listed Top Shelf International Holdings Ltd.  He is also the Chairman and founder of ANGL Korp, his investment vehicle for both ventures and investments.

Adem also Chairs the National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) and the 2030 Greater Victoria Commonwealth Games Taskforce. Additionally, Adem is a Non-Executive Director (previously Chairman) of newly ASX-listed The Hydration Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, which owns the Hydralyte brand outside of Australia and New Zealand. He also sits on the investment committee for the private equity firm Corner Capital.

Prior to that Adem spent seven years establishing Swisse Wellness before its sale to H&H Group Ltd (previously Biostime) for nearly US$1.7 billion in 2015. Adem held senior positions of CFO, COO and MD at Swisse Wellness. Adem is a CPA, having obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting). Adem resides in Melbourne.

Adem Karafili

NIIM Board & Executive Leadership Team

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Our Mission

At the heart of National Institute of Integrative Medicine (NIIM) there are four core values: Respect, Integrity, Care and Courage. These values guide everything we do and direct us towards our mission to ‘Empower People and Transform Healthcare’.

We recognise that individuals should have access to health information and holistic health care service that will enable them to manage their own health.

At a community level we provide health education and research to advance the understanding and value of integrative medicine, to promote health literacy, early intervention and improved disease management at a population level.

NIIM seeks to achieve the following aims:

  • To establish quality teaching programs for medical professionals and other allied health personnel.
  • To contribute to and support the development of an education and a research culture in Integrative Medicine which observes the highest ethical standards.
  • To facilitate collaborative research into Integrative Medicine, drawing on expertise in Integrative Medicine and research methodology.
  • To source funding for Integrative Medicine research and disseminate research findings and to assure students and prospective research industry partners of the highest possible standards.
  • To disseminate information about Integrative medicine to those involved with healthcare delivery in all disciplines, researchers, regulatory authorities and the public.
  • To establish a wellness clinic that will provide integrative medical care for optimum health.
  • To continue building on our existing education and research activities – to further enhance our innovative reputation.

The primary functions to achieve these objectives are:

NIIM Awards

Awarded to individuals for their outstanding contribution to Integrative Medicine.

2024

Dr Ross Walker

A/Prof Karin Ried

Dr Sandra Parsons

2023

Dr David Bird

Dr Peter Holsman

Dr Paulo Moraes

Professor Kylie O’Brien

2022

Professor Kerry Bone

Dr Pam Dagley

Dr John Walters

Christine Johnson

2019

Dr Peter Eng

Dr Iggy Soosay

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

2018

Professor Ian Brighthope

Dr Tim Ewer

Dr Vicki Kotsirilos AM

Professor Luis Vitetta