Our Leadership

Dr. Janethy Balakrishnan

Founder, Association of Integrative Medicine Malaysia (AIMM)

Dr. Janethy Balakrishnan Bokström is known for her foresight into the Integrative Medicine space, stemming from her 35 years of evolving clinical practice with a wide-ranging expertise across several medical disciplines. Her career has been marked by a steadfast dedication to advancing medical practice while also educating and certifying future practitioners across a broad spectrum of innovative fields. Her expertise includes advanced preventative, regenerative, aesthetic, nutritional, and lifestyle medicine, as well as biohacking and botanical medicine (eg. medical cannabis) modalities.

Curriculum Vitae (Summary)

  • MBBS (India)
  • MSc Healthcare Management (Wales, UK)
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (USA)
  • Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine (USA)
  • Board Oral Examiner – ABAARM (USA, Australia, Dubai)
  • Certified Master Trainer in Aesthetic Medicine (Asia)
  • Fellowship in Restorative and Aesthetic Medicine (USA)
  • Regenerative Medicine Physician | aHSCT & Peptide Therapy Specialist (Germany)
  • Diploma in Medical Cannabis (UK) – Distinction
  • Advanced Diploma in Aromatherapy (UK) – Distinction

Professional Leadership

  • President & Co-Founder – Association of Integrative Medicine Malaysia
  • Medical Director & Co-Founder – Institute of Integrated Regenerative Medicineâ (IIRM)
  • Medical Director & Co-Founder – Swedish Institute of Regenerative Medicine (SIRM)
  • Co-Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer – Professional Certification in Medical Cannabis, Therapeutic Nutrition and Aesthetic Medicine
  • International Keynote Speaker and Conference Organising Chairman

Inaugural Member, Scientific Advisory Board – World Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (AMWC), Euromedicom, France and A5M, Australia (Past)

Inaugural Editorial Board Member – Prime Journal, United Kingdom (Past)

Professional Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • Mangalore University, India
  • Completed Internship (1984–1989)

Post Graduate

Master of Science (MSc) – Healthcare Management

University of Wales, United Kingdom

Conferred in 2000

Thesis: Reinventing Healthcare in Malaysia

(Field: Health Economics – Recommended for publication)

Diplomate – Anti-Aging Medicine

American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (ABAAM), Written Examination – 2004

Board Certified Physician – ABAAM

Board Oral Examination – 2005

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists (BCNS), USA, Reno, Nevada – 2006

Fellowship in Restorative and Aesthetic Medicine (AARAM)

Clinical Attachment and Examination – Miami, USA – 2006

Diploma in Medical Cannabis and CBD Oil

United Kingdom – Distinction (2019)

Advanced Diploma in Aromatherapy

United Kingdom – Distinction (2019)

Key Highlights of Speaking Engagements at International Conferences and Summits

Speaker – Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine, Abu Dhabi Global Health (2025)

Panellist – World Government Summit – Integrative Medicine Panel, Dubai (2025)

Speaker – Indonesian General Practitioners Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Jakarta (2024)

Speaker – Integrative Medicine for Brain Health Symposium, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) (2024)

Panellist – World Tourism Network Summit TIME, Bali (2023)

Speaker & Organising Chairman – Clinical Trial Requirements for Medical Cannabis (NPRA Webinar) (2020)

Speaker & Organising Chairman – 2nd, 3rd, 4th , 5th ,6th International Integrative Medicine Conference (IIMC). Kuala Lumpur (2018–2025)

Speaker & Organising Chairman – International Nutritional and Lifestyle Medicine Symposium Kuala Lumpur (2018)

Speaker – A5M Conference, Melbourne (2018)

Speaker – Malaysian Medical Association T&CM Division Conference, Kuala Lumpur (2018)

Speaker & Organising Chairman – Inaugural International Integrative Medicine Conference, Kuala Lumpur (2018)

Keynote Speaker – 3rd Herbal Summit, Osaka (2017)

Faculty Speaker – IMCAS, Bali (2017)

Speaker – American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), Dubai (2015)

Speaker – AMAC & Aesthetic Asia Conference, Singapore (2014)

Speaker – AustraliaAsia Academy of Anti-Aging, Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine, Melbourne (2013)

Speaker – BCRAAM Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine Conference, Bangkok (2012)

Speaker – Dubai Congress of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAM) (2010)

Speaker – European Masters in Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (EMAA), Paris (2010)

Speaker – T3ARM Congress, Taipei (2010)

Speaker – Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC), Monte Carlo, Monaco (2010)

Speaker – DCAAM, Dubai (2009)

Speaker – AustraliaAsia Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Melbourne (2009)

Speaker – EMAA Aesthetic Medicine Conference, Paris (2008)

Speaker – A5M Conference on Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine, Sydney (2008)

Speaker – Eurasian Anti-Aging Medicine Conference, Bangkok (2008)

Speaker – ICAAM Asia – International Conference on Anti-Aging & Preventive Medicine, Shanghai (2007)

Speaker – APACAS World Congress on Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery, Manila (2007)

Invited Lecturer – Academy of Family Physicians Malaysia (2005–2007)

Abridged List of Conferences/Training Engagements

Master Trainer – IMCAS, Bangkok (2007)

Advanced Clinical Training in Aesthetic Medicine – Akademikliniken, Stockholm (2007)

International Certificate in Anti-Aging Medicine Specialization

University Center of Charleroi, Belgium (2003–2004)

International Certificate in Mesotherapy and Aesthetic Medicine – Singapore (2005)

American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine – Singapore

A4M Anti-Aging Medicine Conferences

Las Vegas (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008)

Chicago (2004, 2007)

12th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine (2004)

Anti-Aging World Conference – Paris (2003, 2004)

Anti-Aging World Conference – Monte Carlo (2005)

Asia-Pacific Anti-Aging Conference – Bali (2005)

Advanced Clinical training in aesthetic and restorative medicine , Miami, USA (2006)

Conference of Aesthetic Medicine – Singapore (2006)

Advanced Botox Cosmetic Training – Bangkok (2004)

Technical Certification in Laser Medicine – Seoul, South Korea (2004)

Professional Leadership, Academics and Affiliations

Clinically active since 1989, with over a decade of extensive clinical experiences in hospital- based allopathic medicine, culminating as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Accident & Emergency before transitioning into a distinguished career in integrative and regenerative medicine.

Founder & President – Association of Integrative Medicine Malaysia (2014 – Present)

Organising Chairman & Speaker – International Integrative Medicine Conference (IIMC)

Kuala Lumpur (2018–2025)

Co-Founder – Swedish Institute of Regenerative Medicine (SIRM) (2009)

Co-Founder – Institute of Integrated Regenerative Medicineâ (IIRM) (2014)

Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer – CPD-accredited certification programmes in Medical Cannabis and Therapeutic Nutrition (150+ physicians trained)

Founder & President – Asia Academy of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (2006)

The academy later evolved into the establishment of SIRM and IIRMâ, expanding into regenerative and integrative medicine education and clinical practice.

Program Director & Clinical Examiner (2006–2007)

Led the region’s first certification programs in aesthetic medicine for medical doctors, and the candidates were granted a special license to practice aesthetic medicine. (LCP)

Organising Vice-Chairman – 1st,  2nd  and 3rd  Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Conferences, Malaysia

Past Vice-President – Society of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Malaysia (2004–2007)

Past Member – International Scientific Advisory Board, Australasia Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Past Member – Scientific Advisory Board, Euromedicom (Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress)

Board Oral Examiner – ABAARM / A4M Chicago/Las Vegas, USA (2005–2008)

Board Oral Examiner – ABAARM / A5M Melbourne (2009)

Board Oral Examiner – ABAARM / A4M Dubai (2010)

Editorial Board Member – Prime Journal, United Kingdom (Informa Healthcare)

Foundation Fellow – Integrative Medicine Malaysia

Foundation Fellow – Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Malaysia

Life Member – AIMM, MMA, SAAARMM

Fully Registered Practitioner – Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) since 1990