Published on 8 March, 2023

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in all fields, including the pioneering women who have dedicated their lives to medicine, research, science, and complementary health. From ground-breaking doctors and innovative researchers to transformative scientists and holistic practitioners, women have been pushing the boundaries and advancing knowledge in numerous fields.

Despite facing countless obstacles and barriers throughout history, women have persevered and made incredible strides. Today, we honour their achievements and highlight their contributions to the world.

In the complementary health field, women have been instrumental in developing and promoting holistic health practices that complement traditional Western medicine. From herbalists and acupuncturists to naturopaths and homeopaths, women in the complementary health field have been using their knowledge and expertise to help people achieve optimal health and wellness.

Let us celebrate the women doctors, researchers, scientists, and practitioners in the complementary health field who have paved the way and inspire future generations of women to push the boundaries and make a difference in the world. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.

On this day AONM wish to celebrate, honour, and thank the wonderful women that we have been blessed to work with and learn from.  Here are three such women.

Gilian Crowther:

AONM’s Director of Research, Gilian is a fully qualified Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist. She specialises in complex multisystem disorders and finds that her core focus “mitochondrial dysfunction” underlies much of today’s chronic disease. 

Gilian studied complementary therapy in Germany for many years before completing her training in the UK, and is also a proficient and highly qualified translator and editor. She has been a senior member of AONM since 2010, and helps coordinate the Academy’s events and outreach.

To read more about mitochondria see HERE

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Dr. Sarah Myhill:

Sarah Myhill is qualified in Medicine (with honours) from the Middlesex Hospital Medical School in 1981 and has since focused tirelessly on identifying and treating the underlying causes of health problems, especially the ‘diseases of civilisation’ with which we are beset in the West.  Dr. Myhill is revered amongst patients and medical professionals alike for her dedication and unwavering commitment to her patients. 

To read more about Dr. Myhill please see HERE

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Professor Brigitte König:

Brigitte König is Professor of Medical Microbiology and Virology, Infectious Immunology, and Infectious Epidemiology. She has degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Medicine, and a PhD in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Immunology.  Professor König founded the Magdeburg Molecular Detections laboratory (MMD) in 2008 and is its Managing Director.

MMD is in Magdeburg, Germany. It works closely with the Medical Faculty of the University of Magdeburg and is dedicated to “putting together the puzzle” of a patient’s results to help detect the underlying causes of their health issues.  

To read more about Professor König see HERE 

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All three women dedicate their lives to helping others.  We are very proud to say that each of these women sit on AONM’s Advisory Panel.

Please see our Mitochondrial Webinar Series see all three of these wonderful women share their years of  knowledge through experience about Mitochondrial Health and Testing.

·      Mitochondrial Magic – Tips for revitalising your mitochondrial health – By Gilian Crowther 

·      Mitochondria Dysfunction and Chronic Disease – By Dr. Sarah Myhill

·      Mitochondrial Testing Explained – By Professor Brigitte König