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1 Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy San Francisco November 6, 7 and 8, 2015 call for papers early registration UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 8th international scientific aromatherapy conference on therapeutic uses of Essential Oils

2 San Francisco November 6, 7 and 8, 2015 UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES Conference Theme British and French aromatherapy styles stood at the beginning of modern aromatherapy. While both styles rely on natural essential oils, they describe their properties by a pharmacology best suited for the development of synthetic drugs. This contradiction between complex natural essential oils and the reliance on reductionist science has never been resolved. New developments in Biology radically challenge the exclusively reductionist view of conventional pharmacology. Systems Biology connecting with cellular and evolutionary Biology moves science in a holistic direction. This new research simultaneously supports many applications of essential oils to support cancer patients, but also foretells an even wider usefulness of essential oils for the serious chronic and degenerative diseases of our time Scientific lectures will be complemented by reports from pioneering practitioners who have already expanded the reach of aromatherapy into those new areas that science is currently exploring. PIA

3 PROGRAMME OUTLINE FRIDAY NOV 6th Afternoon: Evening: Registration Reception SATURDAY NOV 7th Daytime: Evening: Lectures OSA and PIA Showroom Free SUNDAY NOV 8th Daytime: End of Day: Lectures OSA and PIA Showroom Closing Ceremony Details of the Conference, including lecturers and their topics, will be posted on the PIA web site ( as they become available. Conference Details will be subsequently updated on a regular basis. An introduction to the topics presented at the Conference will also be posted on the PIA web site, including downloadable pdf versions. Important Dates Registration Fees Early Sign Up Special Until February 28th, 2015: $ 395 (existing clients) $ 445 (new clients) (75 Seats only) March 1st to July 31st, 2015: $ 495 (existing clients) $ 545 (new clients) After August 1st, 2015: $ 595 (existing clients) $ 645 (new clients) Call for Papers: Prospective Contributors Please Submit Abstract before May 30th Authors wishing to present at the 8th Scientific Wholistic Aromatherapy Conference are requested to submit a 100 to 200 word abstract to PIA by May 30th, Full papers for selected presentations have to be submitted by September 15th, th scientific wholistic aromatherapy conference San Francisco, Nov. 6-8, PIA

4 8th International Aromatherapy Conference San Francisco Nov. 6-8, 2015 Conference Registration Fees Invitation and special discount for PIA clients A limited number of seats has been reserved exclusively for PIA/OSA clients at the discounted registration fee of $395 until Februar 28th, 2015 or until these seats are sold out. DATES until February 28th before July 31st after August 1st Existing Clients $ $ $ New Clients $ $ $ PAYMENT OPTIONS Delegates may choose to register and submit payment on-line through the PIA web site - For payment by check or credit card through the mail please print the paper registration form from the link on the website. QUALIFICATION AS AN EXISTING OSA or PIA CLIENT In order to benefit from the discounted rates delegates need to have a current PIA customer number. These are found on all invoices or can be requested from PIA. CANCELLATION POLICY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS Conference registration fee is refundable (less $ 50 handling charge) until July 31st, For cancellations after July 31st, 2015 but before October 1st, % of the registration fee is refundable. After October 1st, 2015 sales are final and no refunds can be made for cancellations after that date. PIA shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure is as a result of Force Majeure. To be admitted payment must be received at PIA 14 days prior to the conference. Speakers are subject to change. PIA Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy PO Box 6723, San Rafael, CA tel

5 8th International Aromatherapy Conference San Francisco Nov. 6-8, 2015 The Conference Venue The Conference will take place at the Holiday Inn on Fishermans Wharf. The hotel is in a most desirable location with many Fishermans Wharf attraction in walking distance, and downtown only a three minute cab ride away. GUEST ROOMS AT THE CONFERENCE VENUE A limited number of rooms is held at the Conference Hotel for attendees of the 8th PIA Conference. Preferred room rates for single/double occupancy on Friday the 6th, Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th are $ 259 plus applicable city occupancy tax. The preferential room rates exclusively apply to attendees who have already registered with PIA for the Conference. RESERVATION PROCEDURE Attendees may call the Hotel reservations department at To receive the preferred rate attendees should request the name Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Attendees may also reserve their preferred rate on-line through a specific link on the PIA web site. PIA

6 ALTERNATIVE LODGING IN SAN FRANCISCO Due to the high popularity of San Francisco as a conference location hotels tend to be booked long in advance. For your convenience we have compiled a list of alternative hotel and motel choices. LOMBARD STREET and VAN NESS Hotel and Motels Buena Vista Motor Inn, 1599 Lombard Street. Tel.: Redwood Inn, 1530 Lombard Street, Tel.: Town House Motel, 1650 Lombard Street, Tel.: Travellodge by the Bay ($150), 1450 Lombard, Tel.: Hotel del Sol ($250), 3100 Webster, Tel.: Da Vinci ($150), 2550 Van Ness, Tel.: The Oasis Inn ($90), 900 Franklin, Tel.: Van Ness Inn($70), 2850 Van Ness St, Tel.: Pacific Heights Inn ($75) 1555 Union Street, Tel.: Inn on Broadway ($139) 2201 Van Ness Ave, Tel.: DOWNTOWN Washington Square Inn, 1660 Stockton, Tel.: The Fitzgerald (close to Union Square), 620 Post Street. T.: FISHERMANS WHARF and NORTH BEACH San Remo Hotel ($80), 2237 Mason St, Tel.: Tuscan Inn ($190), 425 North Point, Tel.: Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf ($175), 2500 Mason St. Hyatt Fishermans Wharf ($380), 555 Northpoint Ave. Tel.: Marriott Fishermans Wharf ($350), 1250 Columbus Ave, Tel.: The Wharf Inn ($180) 2601 Mason St, Tel.: Estimated prices and all other information only provided as a guideline. All information subject to change. Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf PIA Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy PO Box 6723, San Rafael, CA tel