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We’re still taking in everything that made the MAPS Fall Clinician Conference in Philadelphia so memorable: three intensive days with some of the sharpest clinical minds in complex care, thoughtful conversations grounded in root-cause medicine rather than symptom management, and an extraordinary community of physicians and allied healthcare professionals.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, filled pages with notes, asked important questions, shared ideas, and made this conference one to remember.
And at MAPS, we’re already looking ahead.

We’re thrilled to announce that our Spring Clinician Conference is returning to the West Coast and to one of our most popular conference destinations!

MAPS Spring Clinician Conference
📍 Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
🗓️ March 18–20, 2027

Plenary Theme: Rethinking Chronic Illness Through Metabolism and Hormones
This conference will explore the metabolic and hormonal drivers that often underlie complex chronic illness and how a deeper understanding of these interconnected systems can inform clinical decision-making and patient care.

More details about faculty and sessions are coming soon.

Early bird pricing opens September 21 and continues through November 21. Stay tuned for registration details!

#ClinicalReasoning #ComplexCare #MedicalEducation #FunctionalMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine by @medmapsofficial

How do you become a MAPS Fellow (FMAPS)?

1️⃣ Attend the Foundations Course (in person at a MAPS conference)
2️⃣ Become a MAPS member and access the five online Clinical Matrix learning tracks
3️⃣ Complete all required courses + exams within each matrix
4️⃣ Attend MAPS in Clinical Practice (in person at a MAPS conference)
5️⃣ Apply for mentorship with experienced MAPS faculty
6️⃣ Complete 10 shadowing hours and earn faculty approval
7️⃣ Earn your FMAPS designation

Our Fellowship program is designed for clinicians seeking advanced training in individualized, systems-based care for complex patients.

Learn more about Fellowship and upcoming conferences at www.medmaps.org (link in our bio)

#medicaleducation #CME #functionalmedicine #cliniciantraining #fellowship by @medmapsofficial

MAPS is a physician-led medical education organization focused on systems-based, individualized care for children and adults with chronic, complex conditions.

Through conferences, fellowship training, case-based education, mentorship, and year-round community support, we help clinicians investigate complex patient presentations and improve clinical outcomes.

Our community includes pediatricians, specialists, functional and integrative medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, nutrition professionals, and other clinicians committed to lifelong learning.

Topics frequently explored within MAPS education include autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, immune dysfunction, GI disorders, allergies, eczema, mitochondrial dysfunction, developmental regression, and complex chronic illness.

When conventional answers fall short, this is where clinicians go deeper.

Explore MAPS conferences, clinician trainings, and fellowship opportunities at medmaps.org.

Want to stay connected to MAPS updates, conference announcements, clinician education, and conversations shaping the future of complex pediatric care?

Comment “NEWSLETTER” and we’ll send you the signup link.

#medicaleducation #pediatrics #functionalmedicine #integrativemedicine #chronicillness by @medmapsofficial

Could calcium channel dysregulation be part of the autism picture? That question came up for Peter Sullivan during a scientific talk on wireless exposure.

In this episode of Healing Tomorrow’s Future, Dr. Dana Johnson, PhD, OTR/L, speaks with Peter Sullivan, founder and CEO of Clear Light Ventures, about how technology use shapes regulation, sleep, and daily life for complex patients and their families.

They discuss:
✅ Why EMFs may be part of a patient’s total body load
✅ How screen time can affect regulation, sleep, and behavior
✅ Why the sleep environment is the best place to start
✅ How blue light, wireless signals, and fast-moving content can overstimulate the brain
✅ Simple steps like a digital bedtime, airplane mode, turning off Wi-Fi, and more time in nature

This conversation offers practical ways to reduce technology stress without abandoning technology altogether.

Comment “EP51” and we’ll send you the link.

#complexcare #emfsafety #screentime #autism #environmentalhealth by @medmapsofficial

Still reflecting on a wonderful experience at the 2026 ILADS Conference in Herndon, VA! 💙

We especially loved seeing so many MAPS physicians take the stage, sharing the expertise, clinical insights, and dedication that help MAPS lead the way in root-cause healthcare education.

MAPS continues to lead by advancing an individualized approach to root-cause healthcare. We love seeing our physicians bring that perspective to broader conversations and watching organizations like ILADS grow alongside us: expanding education, strengthening connections, and reaching more clinicians and patients.

That’s why this collaboration feels so natural: a shared commitment to educating clinicians, supporting healing, and improving patients’ lives.

We’re proud to see the influence of our MAPS community reach further and to see that knowledge help more patients get better.

@ilads.lyme

#MAPS #ILADS #RootCauseMedicine #MedicalEducation #CollaborationForBetterCare by @medmapsofficial

The real test of a conference is what happens the Monday after, when clinicians are back in their own exam rooms with a full schedule and a notebook of ideas they’re eager to put to work.

We asked a few attendees what they were carrying home from our Fall conference in Philadelphia, and we loved hearing that the answers were as much personal as clinical: new approaches to consider for the complex patients on their schedules right now, and the energy of spending a weekend with colleagues who have become close friends. We believe both belong together. Clinicians who keep learning alongside people who understand the same challenges are the ones best prepared to keep showing up for their patients, and our MAPS community is built to support exactly that.

Thank you to everyone who brought their curiosity and their experience to Philadelphia. We hope those ideas keep finding their way into your practice, and we’d love to learn alongside you again in Phoenix this spring.

🗓️ MAPS Spring Clinician Conference | March 18-20, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ

Comment “SPRING SIGNUP” for more information and registration.

#AutismResearch #ClinicalReasoning #ComplexCare #MedicalEducation #IntegrativeMedicine by @medmapsofficial

Two important events, one shared mission: improving the health and well-being of ALL children!

MAPS Executive Director Honey Rinicella and Director of Operations Kathy Morris attended a Washington, DC event featuring the U.S. Surgeon General, exploring concerns surrounding screen time and its impact on children's brain development, vision, and overall health.

Our MAPS message? Children with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities MUST be part of this conversation! We need solutions that protect their health while preserving technology essential to communication and independence, alongside opportunities for movement and brain-body development.

Honey then joined MAPS Director of Clinical Engagement & Outreach Carrie at the Maryland AAP event, focused on practical tools to improve children's health and well-being. Another valuable opportunity to bring MAPS' perspective on individualized medicine and the importance of looking beyond a diagnosis.

Because improving children's health means ensuring EVERY child is part of the conversation, especially those whose needs are too often overlooked.

#MAPSOnTheMap #ChildrensHealth #IndividualizedMedicine #Autism #ADHD #PediatricHealth by @medmapsofficial

Biofilms may limit how well the immune system and medications reach the organisms behind chronic infection, which is one reason herbal support keeps coming up in Lyme and mold care.

In this episode of Healing Tomorrow’s Future, Dr. James Neuenschwander, MD, President of MAPS, speaks with Dr. Jill Crista, ND, FMAPS, and Dr. Myriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS, about the relationship between mold-related illness, mycotoxin burden, Lyme disease, and other vector-borne infections.

They discuss:
✅ Why mold and Lyme can intensify each other’s symptoms
✅ How mycotoxins and vector-borne infections affect inflammation and immune balance
✅ Why antibiotics may complicate fungal overgrowth in some patients
✅ How herbs can support both mold and Lyme protocols without overwhelming the body
✅ Where galectin-3, mast cells, binders, and bioflavonoids fit into a terrain-based approach

This conversation looks at why some patients don’t improve when only one piece is addressed, and how a more streamlined approach can make complex care more manageable.

Comment “EP50” and we’ll send you the link.

#complexcare #lymedisease #moldillness #biofilms #systemsbasedmedicine by @medmapsofficial

Folate is essential during pregnancy, but its importance does not end there.

In this conversation, Dr. John Gaitanis explains why adequate folate is so important before and during pregnancy—and how cerebral folate deficiency may later present through concerns such as developmental regression or seizures.

When a child suddenly loses skills, it is not something we should dismiss or simply wait out. Regression is communication from the brain and deserves a thoughtful medical evaluation to understand what may be interfering with normal function.

Supplement needs and forms are individual, so families should always discuss them with a knowledgeable clinician.

This conversation is from Episode #47 of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: “Why Sudden Skill Loss Is a Medical Emergency.” Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

#PANSPANDAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #Pediatrics #FunctionalMedicine #medmapsofficial by @medmapsofficial

What an incredible weekend at the Spellers Freedom Foundation Conference, celebrating the voices, intelligence, and extraordinary potential of nonspeaking individuals!

MAPS President Dr. James Neuenschwander, Executive Director Honey Rinicella, and three members of our MAPS team were honored to attend, with Honey’s son, Vincent Rinicella, taking the stage as a featured speaker!

One of the most powerful moments was hearing several spellers, including keynote speaker Elizabeth Bonker, publicly recognize and praise MAPS physicians for their work. What a meaningful reminder of why we do what we do, and who we do it for!

At MAPS, we believe nonspeaking does not mean nonthinking. Every individual deserves to have their intelligence recognized, their medical needs understood, and their voice heard.

We aren’t just advocating for better medicine. We’re listening to the very people who can help us make it better.

#MAPSOnTheMap #SpellersFreedomFoundation #PresumeCompetence #NonspeakingAutism by @medmapsofficial

If you were waiting for the sessions and speakers to be announced to book your early bird tickets, you’re in luck! The full MAPS Spring Clinician Conference schedule is now available on our website.

This spring’s theme is Rethinking Chronic Illness Through Metabolism and Hormones. Many of our patients with complex, multisystem conditions have layered burdens that don't sit neatly in one specialty. Metabolic and endocrine function sit underneath it all: energy production, inflammation, stress physiology, immune regulation, and how all of these shape physiologic readiness for treatment.

The sessions follow that thinking. They’re built to help you recognize patterns across systems, connect the research to what you’re seeing in your own practice, and refine your clinical reasoning with colleagues who are working through the same questions.

Comment “SPRING SIGNUP” for the full session list and speakers.

NOTE: A mistake has slipped into the first line of names on the first slide. The correct order of names to match the pictures is: Amy Derksen, Ana-Maria Temple, Anjum Singh, Ari Calhoun, Alex Zaharakis, Amren Nikogosian.

#ChronicIllness #ComplexCare #FunctionalMedicine #ClinicianEducation #Metabolism by @medmapsofficial

Because the spellers panel left such a big impression on a lot of our Fall conference attendees and in honor of the @spellersfreedom conference that took place last weekend, here’s another glimpse into our Spellers Q&A session:

Presume competence.

That was the message a panel of non-speakers, R. Grace Falleur, Charlie Velotta, and Vincent Rinicella, delivered at the Fall MAPS Clinician Conference, moderated by Dr. Dana Johnson, PhD, OTR/L. For much of their lives, others assumed that their inability to speak reflected an inability to understand. Whole-body apraxia affects their ability to control their bodies and produce speech, not their intelligence, awareness, or capacity for thought.

Their distinct personalities came through clearly, and their sharp wit had the room laughing. The laughter reflected more than surprise. It was a moment of recognition and affirmation, of individuals whose infectious humor had always been there, now able to share with everyone else. It was one of many powerful sessions at the conference and one that will linger in the hearts and minds of all that bore witness.

#AutismResearch #ClinicalReasoning #ComplexCare #MedicalEducation #FunctionalMedicine by @medmapsofficial