Radiance and Rhythm for Women: Women’s Retreat

Dr. Geeta joins dance and movement specialist Hemalayaa to bring expert guidance in this carefully developed program, drawing from their combined 50 years of teaching experience in their respective fields. As Indian women who have been deeply immersed in the healing practices of their heritage and culture, we are not performative in our adaptations of our culture to modern life – we are the channels through which this knowledge flows responsibly forward. 

When: January 30 – February 4, 2025
Where: Embody Costa Rica

Nutrition in Oncology

During Cancer Treatment and for Neuroinflammation

When: Sept 2024
Where: Chicago, Illinois

Rodale Institute Regenerative Healthcare Conference

Nourish to flourish: Integrative Nutrition Essentials by Dr. Geeta

When: Sept 2024
Where: Kutztown, Pennsylvania

HMPRG Gala

Dr. Geeta is awarded by HMPRG with 2024 health justice award. 

When: September 2024
Where: Chicago, IL

The Science Behind Food as Medicine

Best Practices | Success Stories | Evidence Based Outcomes

When: July 2024
Where: Chicago, Illinois

Ayodele Drum & Dance

Dr. Geeta is a proud company member of Ayodele Dance and Drum. Come to the annual Ayodele dance concert in Chicago, celebrating the dances and drumming of the African diaspora. Experience the joy and energy of our all women ensemble.

When: May 11, 2024
Where: Chicago, IL

Integrative Medicine Summit 2024: Connection

Alongside esteemed faculty, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Jon Kabat Zinn and Chef Wolfgang Puck, Dr. Geeta presents a culinary medicine workshop reflecting her work BIPOC communities and decolonized nutrition cirriculum.

When: April 25, 2024
Where: Tucson, AZ

The International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health

Dr. Geeta is presenting on the neuroscience of Dance as Medicine with Dr. David Victorson and medical students/bharatnatyam dancers.

When: April 11, 2024
Where: Cleveland, OH 

SXSW

Dr. Geeta selected to present DanceRx – a Doctor’s prescription for joy, movement, and healing! 90 minute workshop will review the neuroscience of dance, why it is our birthright and deep medicine, and how we are socialized away from the things that can bring us the most joy…and are free! Come and learn, dance without fear and judgment and notice your pain decrease.

When: March 8, 2024
Where: Austin, TX

American Nutrition Association Conference

Dr. Geeta invited to speak the role of food justice in personal nutrition choices. Dr. Geeta awarded with the Mark Bieber award for her accomplishments in the field of nutrition. 

When: October 19-20
Where: Charlotte, NC + Online

NPR

What do you remember learning, or not learning, about food in school? Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark and Deanna Belleny Lewis join us for the conversation.

Food As Medicine Global

Dr. Geeta invited to keynote this conference with Erika Allen- CEO of Urban Growers Collective speaking on Healing BIPOC Communities through Food, Nourishment, Movement and Justice: Medicine for All People

When: May 20

Food As Medicine Summit

Dr. Geeta invited to speak on a panel with key stakeholders in food and nutrition on growing and scaling Food as Medicine interventions

When: May 10-11
Where: Chicago, IL

Food Hormones and Health: Nourishing the Body and Spirit

Geeta speaks at the Department of Family Medicine of NorthShore University HealthSystem presents the 4th annual Food as Medicine CME Symposium: Food Hormones and Health: Nourishing the Body and Spirit.

When: Sunday, September 20th, 2020 | 8:30-2:00 pm
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Registration: $90

Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark speaks on Nature as a Stress Antidote

Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark speaks on the importance of Vitamin N (nature) in the age of screens and sitting.

When: October 15, 2018 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Registration: $60

Foods as Medicine Conference: Gut Health and the Microbiome

Geeta founded the Food as Medicine conference in 2016, and will again chair the event at the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden. This year’s focus is on Gut Health and the Microbiome. Register to hear her speak along with an all star medical expert lineup.

When: Sunday, May 20, 2018 | 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden | 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Registration: $75

The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine Event

Dr MC goes head to head with Goldring Center Medical Director Dr. Tim Harlan. They debate plant based diet vs omnivorous diet in New Orleans at the Health Meets Food conference! June 8-11, 2017.

Fundraiser for Yellow Tractor Project

Join Community Dining, The Yellow Tractor Project, and Dr. Geeta-Maker Clark who will speak about the value of engaging in the means by which we fuel ourselves for an evening filled with nutrient-dense, healing, and garden-fresh food. April 20, 2017

Food as Medicine Symposium

Saturday April 15th 8:30-3:30 at Evanston Hospital

Please join me and the Integrative Medicine Program of North Shore University Health System as we dive deep into the clinical importance of using Food As Medicine!

Good Food Festival

The Good Food Festival is free this year for the first time, and once again highlights the Good Food is Good Medicine philosophy. Dr. MC is back on the panel with other area thought leaders. March 18, 2017

Admission is FREE with registration

Integrate Chicago 2017

Dr. Maker-Clark speaks to students of many health professions at the Integrate Chicago conference at Northwestern , Feinberg School of Medicine., Feb 11th, 2017

Fight Cancer With Food & Nutrition

Geeta shares her knowledge and expertise on using food and nutrition as powerful weapons against cancer.
The North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma is the most comprehensive lymphoma-specific educational conference in North America! This 2-½ day annual program provides critical information on treatment options, patient support issues, clinical trials and the latest advances in lymphoma research to people with lymphoma and their loved ones. October 28, 2016

“Respect” benefitting Apna Ghar

Indian Medical Association of Northwest Indiana 35th annual Gala presents “Respect”, benefitting Apna Ghar, a Chicago based organization that provides holistic services and conducts advocacy across immigrant communities to end gender violence.
Dr Maker-Clark is keynoting on the topic of Respect and Self Care. October 1, 2016

Keynote speaker at the Rural Health Conference, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Complimentary and Integrative Medicine: A whole person approach to healthcare.
Dr. Maker-Clark heads up the speakers at a conference dedicated to improving health care and access for rural areas focusing this year on integrative medicine and its holistic approach. April 27

Good Food Festival at UIC Forum

No other event brings together such a wide range of farmers, food entrepreneurs, food policy stakeholders, sustainable agriculture visionaries, and community members all in one place. Dr. Maker-Clark speaks with other thought leaders on Saturday 3pm about how Good Food is Good Medicine! March 26, 2016

Foods to Improve Your Mood

Dr. Maker-Clark and Dr. Oyola share insights on how to use food to improve your mood this winter, along with a cooking demo. This free event celebrates the legacy of Dr. King, and highlights food justice issues on the south side of Chicago. January 17, 2016

Cook Well, Eat Well, Live Well 

Dr. Maker-Clark is the keynote speaker at the annual Cook Well, Eat Well, Live Well conference at U of I College of Medicine Peoria. February 18, 2016

James Beard Foundation’s Future of Food Conference 

Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, University of Chicago Family Medicine: Our first challenge: How to start making people think that food IS medicine? People eat what tastes good. There’s no way to do that without making students learn how to cook as well. October 19, 2015

Food as Medicine Expert Panel

This meeting brings together thought leaders from all over the world. Geeta will discuss the many ways that food can impact health- along with exalted chefs Michel Nischan and Rebecca Katz. Monday, October 12, 2015

Medicine for the People – September 12, 2015

Food Plant Dance Medicine-Healing with what you have.  For the body to thrive the spirit must feel alive! Saturday, September 12, 2015
$30 members | $35 pre reg | $40 day of

Spice Rack Medicine at Hewn Bakery

Geeta and Ellen come together again to present some delicious ideas for taking care of yourself this winter. We will utilize herbs, botanicals, spices and grains, and Geeta will add some information about supplements that can help as well. April 22, 2015

Garden Chef Series at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

Geeta and Ellen come together again to present some delicious ideas for taking care of yourself this winter. We will utilize herbs, botanicals, spices and grains, and Geeta will add some information about supplements that can help as well. February 25, 2015