Guyana · Thursday, November 12, 2026
Guyana: Where Nature, Healing & Innovation Meet
Positioning Guyana as a global destination for wellness, integrative health and transformative tourism.
The Vision
Guyana is uniquely positioned to become a premier international destination for Wellness Tourism and Natural & Integrative Health—uniting healthcare innovation, nature, culture, hospitality, sustainability and economic development.
The symposium explores Dr. Stanley Ngui’s Ngui Matrix, eco-lodges and wellness resorts, medical and wellness retreats, international partnerships, sustainable tourism, workforce development, research, humanitarian outreach and Guyana’s opportunity to lead across CARICOM, South America and the global community.
Seven Pillars of the Symposium
Exploring how Guyana can develop a distinctive international wellness tourism brand through retreats, wellness resorts, eco-lodges, therapeutic travel, nature-based experiences and integrated health destinations.
Exploring emerging approaches that complement conventional medicine, including neuromodulation, bioelectromagnetic modalities, mind-body medicine, nutrition, traditional healing and other evidence-informed integrative practices.
Harnessing Guyana’s forests, rivers, biodiversity, coastline and extraordinary natural environment to create restorative experiences centered on nature, movement, mindfulness, ecological connection and wellbeing.
Honouring Guyana’s rich multicultural heritage and exploring respectful pathways for incorporating traditional knowledge, cultural practices, botanical wisdom and ancestral approaches to wellness.
Creating a new generation of sustainable hospitality experiences where accommodation, healthy cuisine, therapeutic programming, nature immersion and personalized wellness services become part of an integrated guest journey.
Examining opportunities for public-private partnerships, international investment, entrepreneurship, professional training, research, employment and the development of a sustainable wellness economy that benefits Guyanese communities.
Building partnerships among government, healthcare professionals, international organizations, universities, wellness practitioners, investors, tourism leaders and humanitarian organizations to advance Guyana’s regional and international leadership.
Featured Speakers & Profiles
Programme roles are shown where they are identified in the November 12 symposium agenda. Additional supplied profiles are included without assigning unsupported programme roles.
Qigong Grand Master · Founder, NGUISTYLE Integrative Clinic · Inventor of Ngui Matrix
President, World Organization of Natural Medicine (WONM)
Integrative Medicine Doctor
Programme role and presentation time to be confirmed.
Programme role and presentation time to be confirmed.
Programme role and presentation time to be confirmed.
Also appearing in the published programme: Susan Rodrigues, Dra. Celeste, Menakshi Babulall, Dr. Almus, Lori Smith and Rosalinda Rasul.
Event Agenda
Coffee and registration begin at 8:45 AM, followed by a morning wellness-tourism programme, VIP lunch and an afternoon WONM & Integrative Health programme.
8:45 AM — Coffee & registration
9:00–9:10 AM — Welcome: Susan Rodrigues, Minister of Tourism (to be confirmed)
9:10–9:40 AM — Dr. Stanley Ngui, Qigong Master, Founder, NGUISTYLE Integrative Clinic
9:40–10:10 AM — Dame Dr. Sheila McKenzie, World Organization of Natural Medicine (WONM)
10:10–10:30 AM — Dra. Celeste, Doctor of Humanitarian Services, PTSD Specialist
10:30–10:50 AM — Susan Rodrigues, Minister of Tourism (to be confirmed)
10:50–11:10 AM — Menakshi Babulall, Vaksana Eco-Retreat, Essequibo
11:10–11:40 AM — Dr. Almus, St. Lucia, Natural Medicine Specialist (to be confirmed)
11:40–11:50 AM — Q&A
11:50 AM–12:00 PM — Closing: Rosalinda Rasul, Diaspora Affairs Unit (to be confirmed)
VIP lunch and relationship building.
2:30–2:50 PM — Dr. Stanley Ngui, Qigong Grand Master, Founder, NGUISTYLE Integrative Clinic, Inventor of Ngui Matrix
2:50–3:10 PM — Sir Dr. Gerald Smith, Integrative Medicine Doctor
3:10–3:30 PM — Lori Smith, Integrative Medicine Practitioner, Director of International Strategy & Development
3:30–4:00 PM — Dra. Celeste, Trauma and Addiction Specialist
4:20–4:40 PM — Dame Dr. Sheila McKenzie, President, World Organization of Natural Medicine (WONM)
4:40–5:00 PM — Network Session, Snacks and Refreshment
The Venue
A focused Georgetown setting for senior dialogue across tourism, healthcare, natural medicine, investment, culture and international collaboration.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Cara Lodge Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana
This symposium is an invitation to begin building a destination model in which healthcare, tourism, nature, culture, innovation and economic development converge.
Join government, healthcare professionals, international organizations, universities, wellness practitioners, investors, tourism leaders and humanitarian partners shaping Guyana’s wellness future.
