
Background
Lifestyle medicine is the application of medical, behavioral, motivational, and environmental principles to manage lifestyle-related health issues in a clinical setting. Teaching self-care and self-management are crucial elements of this approach.
Aims and Objectives:
- Advance Knowledge: Share the latest evidence and innovations in Lifestyle Medicine, Precision Chronomedicine, and One Health to promote whole-person health.
- Foster Integration: Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate Lifestyle Medicine into clinical practice, healthcare systems, and public health.
- Inspire Implementation: Equip participants with practical skills and leadership to implement evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine across healthcare and communities.
Target Audience
- Medical and Dental health care professionals/ students.
- Allied health care professionals/students.
- Lifestyle Medicine experts and coaches.
- Members of health care communities.
7th International Conference of Lifestyle Medicine 2026
Dates: 29th – 30th September 2026Venue: Jacaranda Family Club_DHA-2 Islamabad, Pakistan
International SpeakersMajor speakers below, see all list on the speakers page

Dr. Cristian Dellepiane, Argentina
Dr. Cristian Dellepiane, MD, MSc, DipIBLM, is a physician from Argentina, board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Geriatrics. He holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Effectiveness from the University of Buenos Aires and Harvard University and completed postgraduate training in Ayurvedic Medicine at Maimonides University.

Dr. Kumanga Andrahennadi, USA

Dr. David Lippman, USA

Dr. Mohammad Mahboob Siddiqui, Canada
He is a physician, radiologist , health &wellness coach and an international educator with over two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning clinical medicine, medical technology leadership, academic teaching, and global wellness initiatives. He is a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLSM) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Dr. Mohammad Muneeb Khan, England
He is a UK-based NHS doctor with 25 years of clinical experience in medicine, oncology and cancer research. He has served as a Principal Investigator for multiple national and international cancer trials and has taught and mentored medical students, junior doctors and healthcare professionals. As Founder and Chair of *Killing Cancer Kindly*, Dr Khan leads an international mission to transform the approach to cancer through prevention, early detection, evidence-based education and compassionate care.

Prof Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad Niazi, USA
Post Graduate Certificate in lifestyle Medicine (LMPC)
National SpeakersMajor speakers below, see all list on the speakers page

Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad
Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad is a social scientist and Meritorious Professor, he specializes in Islamic thought and jurisprudence. He is meritorious Professor of comparative ethics and religion and founder Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Prime Minister of Pakistan appointed him Chairman National Rahmatulil ‘Almin Authority in March 2022.

Dr. Zafar Mirza
Chair of the Advisory Board of the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM)
Accumulated experience of 35 years
16 years in international service (WHO)
– 13 years in not-for-profit sector
– 4 years in the public sector
– 2 years in the private sector
▪ Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health (State Minister, 2019-2020)
▪ Set-up and led internationally appreciated national response to global pandemic of Covid-19
▪ Led development of National Package of Essential Health Services for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Extended health insurance to transgender and disable people of Pakistan
▪ Currently, Professor of Health System & Population Health, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

Maj Gen Prof Dr. Najm us Saqib Khan HI(M) T.Bt
Dean Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
Principal, Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi

Dr. Shagufta Feroz
Founder President of The Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM)
Dr. Shagufta Feroz is Pakistan’s first Physician who is running a Drug-less Family Medicine Clinic for past 17yea s, based on
the principles of Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine and her independent research •called “Synchronized Lifestyle Modification Program-SLP”

Dr. Mowadat Hussain Rana
He is a Member of the Advisory Board of the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, and Chief Editor of the Journal of EMDR Asia. He serves on the National Task Force for Mental Health, Government of Pakistan; chairs The Healing Triad–Pakistan; and is Honorary Chair of the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Adjunct Professor at the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. He is also a consultant and advisor to the Army Public Schools and Colleges System and a member of the WHO Technical Committee on Mental Health.

Dr. Kanwal Kaisser
She is a Pediatrician, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Parenting Coach, and medical educator with over 27 years of experience in child health, preventive medicine, and community education. As the Director of Hamaray Bachchay, she has trained thousands of children, parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals through evidence-based educational programs that integrate Lifestyle Medicine, behavior change science, and Islamic values.

Dr. Khalid Farooq Danish
Deputy Director, Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (RILM)
Professor of Surgery
MBBS, FCPS, MHPE, PGD, PE & TM, LMPC

Mr. Rafiq Jaffer
He has worked with 14 UN agencies, over 20 bilateral donors, over 30 international and 200 national NGOs, over 25 government departments, and over 100 public and private universities.
He has trained over 3000 civil servants, 3000 engineers and architects of NESPAK, and 1300 livestock officers of Punjab.
He has written 4 books and over 250 research and evaluation reports, papers, and book chapters, some of which have been published in USA, Canada, Norway and the Netherlands.
He Is the fonding director of the Institute of Social Sciences, established in 1978, and a Director of Entrepreneurship Development Advisory Services (EDAS), set up in 1988.

Dr. Tahira Sadiq
MBBS, MPH, Diploma in Community Health & Nutrition, PGD in Teaching & Learning, MHPE, LMPC, SWIPE Internship, IBLM Certified, PhD Scholar (Public Health)

Dr. Munira Abbasi
As the Founder and Director of Nurturing Our Health, she addresses the root causes of metabolic diseases with a patient-centered and holistic approach.
As Vice President of PALM, Dr. Abbasi is a passionate advocate for the life-changing potential of lifestyle medicine, while her teaching at the Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine focuses on preparing future leaders with innovative curricula.
Equally committed to physician wellbeing, Dr. Abbasi actively addresses burnout and promotes self-care among healthcare professionals, focusing on the importance of balance and resilience in the field medicine.

Dr. Humaira Mahmood
Professor of Public Health in Health Services Academy(HSA)

Dr. Shahbano Salman Adil
Lifestyle Medicine Consultant l Holistic Healing Professional, MBBS -King Edward Medical University, International Diplomate of Lifestyle Medicine – USA, SWIPE Certified

Dr. Sadia Fazal
International Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
General Secretary, PALM
Member National Taskforce for Lifestyle Medicine (NTLM)

Dr. Abeerah Zainub
Associate Prof. Bio-Chemistry, Islamic International Medical College

Dr. Aysha Mushtaq
Assistant Professor of Physiology at HBS Medical and Dental College and a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist devoted to advancing holistic health and preventive care. She actively integrates the principles of lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and behavioral science into medical education and clinical practice. A dedicated educator, mentor, and researcher, she empowers students and young professionals through self-care, career guidance, holistic revival, and research mentorship. Serving as a reviewer for national and international journals, and as a member of multiple academic and scientific committees including PALM and SWIPE, Dr. Aysha strives to inspire a compassionate, evidence-based medical community