26TH INTERNATIONAL
ISLA CONFERENCE

26TH INTERNATIONAL
ISLA CONFERENCE

on Medical Laser Applications and
Regenerative Medicine

on Medical Laser Applications and
Regenerative Medicine

March 7th – 9th, 2025
San Diego (CA), USA

SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT

Welcome

To the 26th International and the
5th USA Conference presented by the International Society for Medical Laser Applications (ISLA)

Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to join us for the 5th USA ISLA conference in beautiful Mission Bay San Diego 2025.

We are proud to announce ISLA will be presenting in USA for the 5th time however this will be our 26thnternational conference.   Our speakers hold a dedication to excellence in their field. We bring together physicians and scientists with experience in the field of clinical applications and research from many countries.

Not only will you be part of newest developments in Medical Laser Therapy and Photodynamic therapy, in addition to our speaker presentations, you will experience practical hands-on workshops for training and applications in the field of Laser Therapy.  

We believe in the advancement of healthcare with an integration of both conventional medicine and integrative therapies. The field of Laser Therapy is gaining worldwide attention for the progressive and innovative protocols and clinical results obtained.

I look forward to welcoming you in San Diego..

Best regards,

Michael H. Weber, M.D., and ISLA President

The International Society for Medical Laser Applications (ISLA) was founded in Germany in 2005 with the aim to promote research, education, and clinical application of Medical Laser Therapy worldwide.

ISLA host 3 annual international conferences: One in the US, one in Germany and one in Thailand.

Our intention is to promote Laser Therapy as a valid treatment in mainstream medicine by bringing together research on basic cellular mechanisms of light therapy on the one hand and clinical applications and studies on the other hand.

Topics:

  • History of Medical Laser Therapy
  • Cellular Mechanisms of Laser Therapy
  • State of Research and Latest Clinical Studies
  • Interstitial and Topical Applications of Laser Therapy (use in orthopedics, pain management and regenerative medicine)
  • Mechanisms and Applications of Intravenous Laser Therapy
  • Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases with Laser Therapy
  • Laser-enhanced PRP Protocols
  • Stem Cells and Laser Therapy
  • Photodynamic Therapy in Oncology and (chronic) Infections

Venue:

San Diego Mission Bay Resort 1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego,
CA 92109

Date:

March 7-9, 2025

Attendance Fee:

$975

ISLA

Agenda

Friday, March 7th, 2025

  • 7.15 – 8.15am Breakfast and Registration

 

  • 8.15 – 8.30am  Jeremy Phillips / Michael H. Weber, M.D. (Germany, ISLA President): Welcome Note

 

  • 8.30 – 10.00am Michael H. Weber, M.D. (Germany, ISLA President): History of LLLT and applications in pain management, acupuncture and brain treatments

 

  • 10.00 – 10:45am Morning Break

 

  • 10.45 -11.30am Robert Weber, M.Sc. & Martin Junggebauer M.Sc. (Germany) Latest Developments and Studies in the field of (transcranial) LLLT

 

  • 11.30- 12.30pm Steve Liu, L.Ac. (USA): LLLT and Acupuncture

 

  • 12.30 – 12.45pm EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

 

  • 12.45 – 2.00pm Lunch Break

 

  • 2.00 – 3.00pm Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D. (USA): Treating Chronic Infections & Toxicity with Photopheresis

 

  • 3.00 – 3.45pm Michael Ellenburg, N.D. (USA): Mechanisms and Clinical Applications of Intravenous Therapy

 

  • 3.45  – 4.00pm EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

 

  • 4.00 – 4.30pm Afternoon Break

 

  • 4.30 – 6.00pm Workshop Part 1: Michael H. Weber, M.D. / Steve Liu, LAc / Michael Ellenburg, N.D.: Topical Laser Applications for Pain Management, Laser Acupuncture / Transcranial Laser Therapy / IV Laser Applications

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

  • 7.15 – 8.15am Breakfast

 

  • 8.15 – 9.45am Michael H. Weber, M.D. (Germany, ISLA President): Latest Clinical Protocols in Photodynamic Cancer Treatment

 

  • 9.45 – 10.15am Morning Break

 

  • 10.15 -11.00am Matthias Wojcik, PhD (Germany) Liposomal formulations for PDT

 

  • 11.00- 12.00pm Michael Karlfeldt, N.D.: Integrative Protocols including PDT for Cancer and other chronic diseases

 

  • 12.00 – 12.15pm EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

 

  • 12.15 – 1.30pm Lunch Break

 

  • 1.30 – 2.30pm Leonard Kaplan, D.O. (USA): Photodynamic Therapy and Photobiomodulation Applications in Cancer and Musculoskeletal Medicine

 

  • 2.30 – 3.15pm Paul Anderson, N.M.D. (USA): Photodynamic Therapy Prescribing – Beyond Plug and Play

 

  • 3.15 – 3.30pm EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

 

  • 3.30 – 4.00pm Afternoon Break

 

  • 4.00 – 5.30pm Workshop Part 2: Michael H. Weber, M.D. / Michael Karlfeldt, N.D. / Leonard Kaplan, D.O.: Laser applications in Integrative Cancer Treatment

 

  • 6.30 – 9.00pm Transport to San Diego Bay and Evening Boat Cruise

Sunday, March 9th, 2025

  • 7.30 – 8.30am Breakfast

 

  • 8.30 – 9.45am Michael H. Weber, M.D. (Germany, ISLA President): Laser applications in Regenerative Medicine

 

  • 9.45 – 10.30am Morning Break

 

  • 10.30 -11.30am Paul Anderson, N.M.D. (USA): Clinical Applications of Photodynamic Therapy – Red-IR Spectrum and HBOT Synergy

 

  • 11.30- 12.30pm Marlene Siegel, D.V.M.: Light the Way to Healing – Laser Therapy Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine

 

  • 12.30 – 12.45pm EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

 

  • 12.45 – 1.45pm Lunch Break

 

  • 1.45 – 2.45pm Jennifer Miele, HonD (USA): Energy Medicine and Science Bridge Together in Photo biomodulation

 

  • 2.45 – 3.45pm Workshop Part 3: Michael H. Weber, M.D. / Paul Anderson, N.M.D. : Latest Protocol Guidelines for Systemic and Local Laser Applications

 

  • 3.45 – 4.00pm Closing Remarks and Conference Adjourns

Hotel Information

The ISLA Training Course will be held at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort.

Address:
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego, CA 92109 +1 619-677-1161

With romantic palms and perfect sandy bayfronts, this bayside hotel retreat is complete with waterfront dining options, state-ofthe-art event space, a spa and fitness center, and beautiful resort guest rooms. Kids love vacations too and there’s plenty for them to enjoy in San Diego, including our seasonal Kids Kamp, swimming, beach games, bike rentals and much more. Join us for dive-in movies by the pool and s’more making in the fire pits on the bay. Our Mission Bay waterfront resort near SeaWorld San Diego is your perfect vacation destination.

The AAA Three Diamond full-service resort with 357 rooms, styled after a Mediterranean village, is located on 18 acres on the waterfront of Mission Bay Park

The hotel features a European spa, full-service restaurant, poolside snack bar, 25,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, outdoor pool, five tennis courts and fitness center

Located just six miles from the San Diego International Airport and across the bay from Sea World.

ISLA

Meet Our Speakers

Michael Weber, MD

President of the International Society for Medical Laser Applications (ISLA)

Dr. Weber has been working as a Medical Doctor in Germany for more than 20 years. Today he manages three medical centers for general and internal medicine, pain therapy, naturopathy (acupuncture) and photodynamic tumor therapy.

Besides his medical degrees, Dr. Weber holds a diploma in biochemistry, which made a decisive contribution to the research and development of the new laser technology.

As president of the International Society for Medical Laser Applications (ISLA) and co-editor of several international medical journals, his focus is on research and publication of new methods. For this purpose, Dr. Weber collaborates with numerous international institutions and universities.

The patented Weberneedle® technology, which was developed by Dr. Weber himself, allows us to apply highly focused and efficient lasers of different wavelengths for the benefit of our patients’ health.

Paul Anderson, N.M.D.

Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness.

In addition  to three decades clinical experience, he also was head of the interventional arm of a US- NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative therapies in cancer patients. He is a frequent CME speaker and writer and has extended his educational outreach creating an online CE website “ConsultDrA.com” and Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) conferences. AAMP is dedicated to bringing next level learning to healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in a CME approved format.

Michael Ellenburg, ND, MPH, L.Ac

USA

Dr. Ellenburg received his bachelor of arts in biology in 1994

He graduated from the Rollins School Public Health at Emory University with a Masters in Public Health in 1997.

In 1997, he started his naturopathic medical education at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. In 2001 he graduated from Bastyr with his Naturopathic Medical Doctorate, and again in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Acupunture.

He is running a private practice in Anchorage, Alaska with focus on autoimmune diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease, environmental medicine, pain management, men and women’s health, oxidative medicine (Ozone, UBI, Hydrogen Peroxide, Vitamin C), preventative medicine, and Low level laser therapy (LLLT).

Dr. Leonard Kaplan, DO

USA

Dr. Leonard Kaplan, DO, is an integrative and regenerative medicine specialist.

Metabolic Terrain Institute Approach to Cancer fellowship. Dr. Kaplan is also board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is trained through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) which is dedicated to the advancement of healthcare technologies and transformations that can combat chronic diseases associated with aging. He is a fellow of a Metabolic Terrain Approach to Cancer program. Dr. Kaplan is involved with a multitude of forward-looking organizations intent on improving the experience of people and families living with and surviving cancer.

The practice was started in 2014 by Dr. Kaplan and his wife, Beth, as Osteopathic Wellness Medicine in Western New York. The center revised its name to OWM Integrative Wellness to better reflect its concentration on total wellness.

Dr. Kaplan designed a practice that blends the latest advances in regenerative medicine, ketamine infusion therapy, anti-aging therapy, functional and integrative medicine, pain, and integrative cancer therapy. Unlike traditional medical services, individuals can expect a calm and relaxing spa-like setting and hour-long appointments.

Dr. Kaplan is a member of multiple integrative medicine professional groups such as the International Peptide Society, Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Group, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and Metabolic Terrain Institute. These memberships allow him to constantly update his knowledge and skills and offer his clients the most up-to-date treatment options.

Michael Karlfeldt, N.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Karlfeldt is a Board Certified Naturopath (CTN® ) with expertise in IV Therapy, Applied Psycho Neurobiology, Oxidative Medicine, Naturopathic Oncology, Neural Therapy, Sports Performance, Energy Medicine, Natural Medicine, Nutritional Therapies, Aromatherapy, Auriculotherapy, Reflexology, Autonomic Response Testing (ART) and Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is the host of the popular TV show True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit now airing on Amazon Prime.

Matthias Wojcik, PHD

Germany

Professional experience November 2013 – March 2018 Pharmacist (Bärenapotheke Bad Homburg)
Since March 2018 PhD (Philipps-Universität Marburg)
Since September 2018 CEO BSW Healthcare GmbH (Ebersbach,Germany)

Education September 2013 – March 2018 Ph.D. thesis in Udo Bakowsky‘s laboratory at the
Philipps-Universität Marburg, Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Marburg
“Herstellung und Charakterisierung schallaktiver Polymerpartikel im nanoskaligen Bereich”
October 2007 – February 2013 Studies in Pharmacy at the Phlipps-Universität Marburg.

Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D.

Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, is a world renowned medical physician internationally recognized for his biological medicine approaches and successful treatment of neurological and chronic illness, chronic pain, Autism, Lyme disease, and techniques to combining non-surgical orthopedic medicine with immunology, endocrinology, toxicology and neural therapy. He is the founder, owner and Medical Director of the Sophia Health Institute (SHI), in Woodinville, Washington, as well as founder, owner and chair of the Institute of Neurobiology Klinghardt (INK) in Glotteral, Germany.

Steve Liu, L.Ac.

A licensed Acupuncturist with licenses in Arizona and California. He studied Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine after working as an electrical engineer for a number of years. 

Steve attended the Acupuncture College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco and was fortunate to apprentice with his mother, Dr. Grace Liu, a traditional practitioner and physician from the old school in China. 

He co-founded HanLing Acupuncture Healing Center, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona with his wife, Wen Ting, L.Ac., over a decade ago. Steve’s fascination with science combined with his familial roots led him to develop an innovative modern approach as an Acupuncturist integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, Electro-Acupuncture, Laser Acupuncture, Laser/LED Light Therapy, Functional Medicine, and dietary enhancement.

Marlene Siegel, DVM

Dr. Siegel’s passion for medicine was fueled in 1975 when she became an emergency medical technician. While going to college, she worked on an ambulance and in an emergency room. She became the first female paramedic in the state of Fla in 1977. 

Veterinary medicine was always her priority, and she fulfilled her life’s passion when she graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. Dr Siegel has been a visionary in the health field. Her hospital was the first in Florida to offer ultrasound telemedicine, and the second hospital to offer class 4 laser therapy, the first on board with digital radiography, and she continues to strive to stay cutting edge in the profession.

Jennifer Miele, HonD Medical Research

Jennifer Miele has worked with hospitals and integrative health centers, research centers, medical doctors with specialties in oncology, immuno-therapy, regenerative medicine, endocrinology, infectious diseases, Chinese medicine, naturopathic medical doctors, health coaches, nutritionists, stem cell therapy specialists and chemists among many others and continue to strive and accomplish a goal of offering the most integrative medical programs available. She specializes in nutrition and medical research with a focus in auto immune diseases.

Robert Weber, M.Sc.

With a strong family background in medicine and natural sciences Robert decided to engage in developing effective treatment strategies for (chronic) infections, auto-immune conditions, cancer and regenerative applications. He is involved in the integrative health field since 2005 working aside his renowned father Dr. Michael Weber with a main focus on (laser-) light-based therapies like photobiomodulation (PBM) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). He finished his Master’s degree in Development Economics and Global Health in 2013 and initiated multiple research projects on PBM and PDT since then. He became the driving force in establishing the International Society for Medical Laser Applications by organizing multiple annual conferences and training events, coordinating international research projects, publishing (and co-authoring) the first and second edition of the book “Medical Low-Level Laser Therapy: Foundations and Clinical Applications” and lecturing at several international conferences and podcasts. Just recently he and his team published the first clinical study on anti-microbial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of Malaria.

Martin Junggebauer, M.Sc

Martin Junggebauer is a close partner and consultant of ISLA and Weber Medical since 2013. He is a regular speaker at photo biomodulation conferences and co-author of the world’s first in vivo study on “antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for the treatment of infectious diseases (malaria)”.

He owns a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics, a Master’s degree in International Development Economics and Global Health and a postgraduate diploma in “Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health” from King’s College London. He did research projects in Sri Lanka, Philippines and India. He is also a certified breathwork instructor

Exhibitors

Get noticed at ISLA USA 2025 with increased brand awareness to the conference attendees with one of our sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities.

Who's Exhibiting

Weber Medical has quickly become one of the world’s leading companies in medical laser technology. Besides the development of new devices, Weber Medical operates treatment centres in Germany and Thailand (Bangkok). With the aim of building a worldwide distribution, research and education network the company founded the International Society for Medical Laser Applications in 2006 (at that time under the name of EGLA). Weber Medical strongly focuses on a customer-friendly sales and service approach. The company is undertaking constant research and development in cooperation with different universities worldwide to ensure high standards and a continuous development of the products.

Exhibitor Schedule and Booth Contract

Set Up

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

3:00PM – 6:00PM

Set Down

Sunday, March 9th, 2025

Exhibit Hall closes after the Lunchtime time break at 2:00pm

Friday, March 7th, 2025

All Meals will be served in the Expo Hall

7:15-8:15am Breakfast

10:00-10:45 Mid-Morning Break

1:00-2:15 Lunch Break

4:00-4:30 Afternoon Break

Saturday, March 8th, 2025

All Meals will be served in the Expo Hall

7:30-8:30am Breakfast

10:00-10:45 Mid-Morning Break

1:00-2:15 Lunch Break

4:00-4:30 Afternoon Break

6:30pm Leave Resort for Evening Boat Trip

Sunday March 9th, 2025

7:30 – 8:30am Breakfast

10:15-10:45 Mid-Morning Break

12:45-1:45 Lunch Break

Expo Hall Closes after lunchbreak

Booth Contract

Rules & Regulations

Standard Booth

  • Cost: $3,850*
  • 10 x 10 booth
  • *Fee includes 2 representatives

  • Additional staff will be charged $475 to cover food & beverage for entire conference
    Includes: 6’ Table, Carpet, 2 chairs and 1 wastebasket. Top linen and front skirting

*Exhibit Rental does not include:

Drayage, Decoration, Labor, Guard/Security Service, Cleaning or Janitorial Services, Telephone Connection.

The space contracted for is to be used solely by the exhibiting company whose name appears on the Exhibitor Contract below and it is agreed that the exhibitor will not sublet or assign any portion of same.

ISLA2025 reserves the right to refuse acceptance of an exhibitor/sponsor application, if there’s a commercial conflict of interest with the Title Sponsor. Under such circumstance, no deposit will be taken.

In order for your chosen space to be reserved, ISLA2025 require a non-refundable payment in full. On receipt ISLA2025 will secure that position for the exhibiting company and commence marketing your presence in such areas as the official conference website.

ISLA2025 reserves the right to cancel the contract upon no less than five (5) days written notice to the exhibiting company and to regain the immediate possession of any space and to deny the exhibitor all further right to participate in the Trade Show in the event the exhibitor shall fail to pay ISLA2025. In the event the exhibitor violates any rules or regulations, ISLA2025 has at all times the right to regain the immediate possession of any space.

 

BOOTH ASSIGNMENT, DESIGN & TRADE SHOW FLOOR LAYOUT

ISLA2025 reserves the right to assign, designate or change booth locations. Further, ISLA2025 reserves the right to release and reallocate any exhibit space not secured within five (5) days of selection by a receipt of a signed and completed Exhibitor Contract. In the event an exhibitor reduces the size of their display after the Contract has been signed, ISLA2025 reserves the right to relocate the exhibitor to another location on the show floor and/or change the configuration of their space.

The aisles belong to ISLA2025, unless where otherwise noted by ISLA2025. Neither exhibits nor advertising material will be permitted to protrude into the aisles. ISLA2025 reserves the right to control and prohibit any disturbing noises produced by an exhibitor. No part of any exhibit may be more than eight feet (8′) high without written permission of ISLA2025. The side wing displays pipe racks and the like may be as much as eight feet (8′) high provided they do not extend out toward the aisle more than five feet (5′) from the back wall of the display. Any sides, etc., utilizing the remaining five feet (5′) out to the aisle may not be more than four feet (4′) high.

 

FREIGHT & WAREHOUSE SHIPMENTS

Exhibitors are responsible for coordination and payment of all their freight and labor to and from show site. If an exhibitor’s freight is still at show site at the end of the published hours for show dismantle, the hotel will place that freight with a freight carrier at the expense of the exhibiting company. Call Sharon Phillips on 954.540.1896 for details

 

PHOTOGRAPHY & TAPING

No photography and/or videotaping will be permitted without prior authorization by ISLA2025 Show Management.

 

INSURANCE

It is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain the appropriate amount and type of insurance to cover their property, agents or employees, from theft, damage by fire, accident, or any other cause. ISLA2025 will not be responsible for any injury that may occur at exhibits or to an exhibitor’s employees, or for the loss of, or damage to, any material from any cause whatsoever, whether in transit, or during the show.

 

EXHIBITOR DEMONSTRATIONS, HOSPITALITY SUITES, MEETING SPACE

Display or demonstration items outside the exhibit area or scheduling of private functions, cocktail parties, special events, etc. during the period of set-up, show days or dismantle will be permitted only with the written permission of ISLA2025. Neither models hired for your booth space nor booth personnel may walk the aisles of the Trade Show representing or promoting a company product. No canvassing, advertising, displaying, demonstrating, or distributing items and/or literature will be permitted outside the company’s own exhibit area without permission of ISLA2025. No materials or signs shall be posted, nailed or tacked to drapes or walls of the hotel hallways or Trade Show area. No flyers or other printed material will be allowed to be delivered to or placed under hotel guest room doors without Show Management’s consent.

 

EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

Exhibitor booths must be staffed at all times during the regular Trade Show hours. An exhibitor of the Trade Show, and affiliated agents or employees may not enter another exhibitor’s booth space without the latter exhibitor’s permission. Exhibitors shall abide by and observe all laws, rules and regulations of the federal, state, and city governments, as well as the conference and trade show facilities. All decorations and electrical wiring and fixtures must comply with local fire laws; state and local fire regulations must be followed. Exhibitors planning to serve or dispense food and/or beverages from their booths must contact the hotel.

Booth Specification and Contract

10 X 10 Cost: $3.895

Included

  • 2 exhibitor personnel
  • Extension cable and power strip (standard output only)
  • Skirted 6-foot table, carpet, 2 chairs and wastebasket.
  • White pipe & drape
  • All organic meals (breakfast, AM/PM breaks, lunch & one evening reception in Expo Hall)
  • Single sheet flyers in conference bag (must arrive by All your company details in the conference program
  • Internet Access

Not Included

  • Increased power supply
  • Additional furniture
  • Labor for set up and down of your booth
  • Exhibitors required to have on-site event insurance

Boat Trip

Join Us On Board the Largest Catamaran in San Diego

Saturday, March 8th at 7pm

  • Transport from Mission Bay Resort to harbor
  • 2 Hour excursion
  • Food & drink on board
  • Music and networking
  • Transport back to Mission Bay Resort

Tickets – $85 per person

(Due to capacity limits, only the 1st 100 tickets will be available) 

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