Summit 2025 Highlights
A look back at the inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Summit Asia—where the region’s preventive health movement found its home.
THE METABOLIC BLUEPRINT: Pioneering Longevity for a Healthier Asia
Our inaugural summit brought together leading clinicians, researchers, and innovators to confront one of Asia’s most urgent health challenges: the rise of chronic metabolic disease. Over 1.5 days, we explored how to bridge ancient Asian wellness traditions with modern science—and lay the foundation for a new era of preventive, lifestyle-centered care.
THE 2025 SUMMIT IN NUMBERS
THE CONVERSATIONS THAT SHAPED 2025
Across seven sessions— seven expert talks —our speakers explored the science, strategy, and cultural context of longevity in Asia.
Dr Ben Brown
Ben is founder and director of the Nutritional Medicine Institute, an educational, advocacy and research group committed to advancing the science and practice of nutritional medicine. An internationally acclaimed lecturer, Ben is on the academic advisory board and a guest lecturer at BCNH College of Nutrition and Health and guest lectures at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition and the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management. Ben regularly speaks at major conferences and delivers courses on integrative medicine for health care professionals having lectured in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Finland, and France.
Ben is a consultant for Pure Encapsulations. Related to his work in nutritional product research and development, Ben won best new product 4 years running at Natural Products Europe from 2015 to 2018.
Ben is editor of the Nutritional Medicine Journal and contributing editor of Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition Magazine where he contributed a monthly column ‘functional medicine masterclass’ for 12-years. He is on the editorial board for Nutrition Evidence, author of The Digestive Health Solution 2nd Ed, has contributed textbook chapters, and had research published in journals including Gastrointestinal Disorders, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Nutrients and Nutrition Reviews.
As founder and host of Positive Health Podcast, Ben interviews leading researchers and clinicians in the fields of integrative, functional and nutritional medicine sharing their work and clinical insights with a large number of health professional globally. Ben was awarded Outstanding Contribution to the Profession at the Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition Summit, London 2018. And is an Honorary Fellow of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr Ben Brown
— Naturopathic Doctor, Founder & Director of the Nutritional Medicine Institute, Editor of the Nutritional Medicine Journal (United Kingdom)
Keynote: Biological Age Gets Personal: Actionable Biomarkers, Personalised Interventions, and Optimizing Biological Age
A practical look at how epigenetic clocks, inflammatory markers, and metabolic profiling can guide personalised lifestyle interventions that slow biological ageing.
Lecture: Mitochondria & Longevity: Unlocking the Cellular Key to Vitality and Lifespan
How mitochondrial health shapes ageing—and the clinical tools, nutrients, and lifestyle strategies that can optimise it.
Dr Denise Furness
Dr. Denise Furness is an award-winning molecular geneticist, international speaker, and pioneer in the fields of nutrigenomics, epigenetics, and personalised lifestyle medicine. With over 20 years of experience in medical research and clinical practice, she bridges cutting-edge science with real-world application—empowering people to take charge of their health through DNA-informed nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
Beginning her career in 2003, Denise’s research at the University of Adelaide, CSIRO Human Nutrition, and The Women’s and Children’s Hospital focused on gene–nutrient interactions, methylation, and DNA damage, particularly in the context of fertility, pregnancy health, and immune resilience. Her work contributed to significant outcomes in recurrent miscarriage and high-risk pregnancy clinics.
In 2012, she founded Your Genes & Nutrition, where she now works alongside integrative practitioners to uncover the underlying drivers of chronic disease, using a functional medicine approach that combines genetic testing, biochemical markers, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions.
Denise is especially passionate about thyroid health, fertility, burnout recovery, and healthy ageing. Her personal experience overcoming autoimmune thyroid disease and a genetic predisposition to dementia fuels her mission to help others live longer, healthier lives—by optimising their biology from the inside out.
As a self-described “Holistic Geneticist”, Denise is known for translating complex science into practical tools for clinicians and patients alike. She believes that while our genes are not our destiny, understanding them can unlock powerful, personalised paths to wellbeing.
Dr Denise Furness
— PhD, Geneticist and Founder Your Genes & Nutrition (Australia)
Keynote: The Longevity Protocol: Insights from the Reversing Biological Age Real World Study
Findings from a 2023–2024 cohort study showing how personalised lifestyle protocols delivered measurable reductions in biological age, with insights into genetic and metabolic drivers of ageing.
Dr Sarah Chan
Dr. Sarah Chan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chinese Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where she has been teaching and practicing for over 20 years. A committed educator and clinician, Dr. Chan brings deep expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a special focus on women’s health, dermatology, and digestive system disorders.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Chinese Medicine from CUHK, and earned her Ph.D. in the Gynecology of TCM from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Her academic and clinical work centers on bridging classical Chinese medicine theory with evidence-informed practice, particularly in the management of common gynecological conditions, skin diseases, and spleen and stomach disorders.
With two decades of teaching experience, Dr. Chan plays a key role in training the next generation of Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong, and is a respected voice in the integration of TCM into the broader healthcare landscape.
At the Lifestyle Medicine Asia Summit, Dr. Chan will share insights on how TCM principles of balance, prevention, and systemic healing can complement modern approaches to longevity, metabolic health, and personalized care—offering a culturally rooted perspective on sustainable wellness in Asia.
Dr Sarah Chan
— Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Senior Lecturer, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Lecture: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Vitality: Exploring TCM Herbal Medicine for Longevity and Wellness
A clinically grounded look at TCM herbal therapies—adaptogens, tonic herbs, and traditional formulas—and their role in supporting immunity, inflammation, and healthy ageing.
Dr Lylen Ferris
Dr. Lylen Ferris is a licensed naturopathic doctor, internationally recognized educator, and respected authority in hormone and neurotransmitter biochemistry. With over two decades of clinical and teaching experience, she empowers practitioners to better understand and address the root causes of chronic health concerns through functional testing, personalized treatments, and lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Ferris received her medical education from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, where she trained as a general practitioner with a focus on women’s health, hormone balance, and complex chronic illness. Her passion for education began during her advanced clinical residency, and she has since become a sought-after speaker at leading integrative medicine conferences across the U.S., Latin America, and globally.
As Director of Clinical Education at Doctor’s Data, Dr. Ferris has interpreted over 100,000 lab reports related to salivary hormones, urinary neurotransmitters, gut health, and cardiometabolic risk. She leads a team of clinicians educating healthcare professionals worldwide on the clinical application of laboratory data in a functional, systems-based model.
Drawing from both science and lived experience, Dr. Ferris brings a compassionate, root-cause approach to care. Inspired by her sister’s journey with mental health and her own global travels in search of healing models, she blends modern biochemistry with a deep appreciation for cultural perspectives on wellness.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Ferris helps both men and women navigate hormone imbalances, burnout, mood disorders, and metabolic dysfunction—using targeted interventions grounded in testing, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and personalized support.
Dr Lylen Ferris
— Naturopathic Doctor, Director of Clinical Education for Doctor’s Data (United States)
Lecture: Hormones & Longevity: Navigating Perimenopause, Menopause and Andropause for Lifelong Vitality
A clinical look at the long-term health impact of hormonal decline in men and women, with practical guidance on testing, hormone replacement, and lifestyle-based interventions.
Dr Graeme Bradshaw
Graeme Bradshaw is the founding director of Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI) in Hong Kong and a trailblazer in the field of integrative and functional medicine in Asia. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Graeme is a highly respected naturopath, homeopath, medical herbalist, and clinical nutritionist, known for his evidence-based, holistic approach to uncovering and treating the root causes of chronic illness.
As a practitioner, Graeme focuses on the gut-brain-immune connection, recognising the central role that digestive health plays in shaping mood, cognition, immunity, and systemic wellbeing. He is highly experienced in diagnosing and resolving conditions such as IBS, SIBO, Candida overgrowth, parasitic infections, and food intolerances—often overlooked contributors to chronic symptoms like fatigue, inflammation, skin issues, and hormone imbalance.
Graeme’s advanced diagnostic approach includes:
- Organic Acids Test (OAT) — assessing mitochondrial function, neurotransmitter balance, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental toxicity
- GI-MAP stool testing — identifying pathogenic bacteria, parasites, and dysbiosis with high precision
- DNA testing — revealing genetic predispositions and tailoring long-term strategies for prevention, detoxification, and personalised nutrition
In addition to his clinical work, Graeme is the founder and host of the INL Podcast (Integrative Natural Living), where he interviews leading voices in integrative medicine, functional testing, and natural health. The podcast serves as a platform to educate both clinicians and the public on science-backed strategies for longevity, resilience, and optimal living.
Originally from Tasmania, Graeme holds undergraduate science and education degrees and later qualified in naturopathy, homeopathy, herbalism, and nutrition in Sydney. In 1990, he became the first full-time naturopath to practise in Hong Kong, where he has since grown IMI into one of the region’s most respected integrative clinics. He is a frequent speaker at medical conferences, particularly on the use of lab testing in natural medicine.
Graeme lives what he teaches—staying active with gym training, hiking, meditation, and enjoying a whole-food diet (with the occasional coffee or glass of wine). He is a proud father of three and a grandfather, committed to helping the next generation thrive through personalised, preventative care.
Dr Graeme Bradshaw
— Naturopath and Homeopath, Director of INL Education & Founding Director of Integrated Medicine Institute (Hong Kong)
Lecture: Managing the Gut Microbiome’s Contribution to Inflammaging and Age Related Diseases
How the gut microbiome drives inflammation, immunity, and metabolic health—and the testing and interventions that build long-term resilience.
Spark Session: The Future of Longevity – What’s Next in Shaping Tomorrow’s Health
A discussion in the future of longevity featuring Ms Maaike Steinebach (Femtech Futures), Dr Glen Joe (Active Health Clinic, Hong Kong University), Dr Alan Kwong Hing (Integrative Dental Surgeon & Founder, PBM Healing International)
THE EXPERIENCE
WITH THANKS TO OUR 2025 PARTNERS
The inaugural Summit would not have been possible without the support of our partners and sponsors—organisations who share our commitment to building a healthier Asia.
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID
“What I loved: The international speakers invited, the vendor booths, how the social aspects were organised and the thought that has gone into food and beverages. The stamp approach to booths was great.”
“Good variety of lectures, nice ratio of intermingle time vs lecture time”
“High-quality interaction and learning in an intimate, cosy setting”