Badri G Rickhi, Psychologist
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Badri G Rickhi

Psychologist

2020 18th Street Northwest Calgary Alberta, T2M 3T1
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Badri Rickhi, MBBS, FRCP, is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Calgary. A psychiatrist who specializes in the relationship between mental health and spirituality, Dr. Rickhi is Research Chair and a Founding Member of CINIM (the Canadian Institute of Natural and Integrative Medicine) based in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Rickhi is firmly established as an expert in the field of integrative health with recognition at national and international level. In 2009, he was co-awarded the Dr. Rogers Prize, the largest award of its kind in North America, for his outstanding contributions and excellence in complementary and alternative medicine. With nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Rickhi trained in functional energy and quantum physics medicine. He has advised Health Canada and the World Health Organization on complementary therapies. He is the first Canadian member to sit on the steering committee of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health. Collaborating with other specialists in interdisciplinary fields of study, Dr Rickhi contributes to a biofield science research group which is publishing a series of white papers on the role of consciousness and health. Dr. Rickhi was recently invited by the Government of India to discuss setting up integrative medicine in the Indian healthcare system. As part of his ongoing charitable endeavors, in particular within developing societies, Dr. Rickhi and CINIM have been instrumental in facilitating international exchange programs in medicine, research, and education. Their objective is to encourage collaboration between medical and academic centres around the globe which aid and ultimately develop communities in need.

Education and Training

Unviersity of the West Indies

Board Certification

Alberta Medical Association

Royal College of Physicians

Medical Acupuncture

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience
Badri G Rickhi
Badri G Rickhi's Expert Contributions
  • There Is No Health Without Mental Health

    Mental ill-health is among the principal causes of suffering and disability globally, and will soon be a leading health-related cost. While it affects everyone, children and adolescents are arguably the most vulnerable.Mental illness presents a growing threat to Canada’s youth. Consider these...

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Calgary -
  • Lectures Internationally, Televised in Documentaries -

Awards

  • True Imagination Award, Lieutenant Governor's Circle on Mental Health and Addiction, 2014   
  • Outstanding Trinidadians in Canada, 2012   
  • Dr. Roger�s Prize, 2009   
  • Gold Star Award, University of Calgary, Excellence in Teaching 1983, 1984, 1985   

Fellowships

  • University of Toronto (Psychiatry)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Medical Association Memberships 2003 ?? Present; Consortium of Academic Health Centres for Integrative Medicine, Steering Committee Member for University of Calgary 1982 ?? Present;Alberta Medical Association 1982 ?? Present; Canadian Medical Association 1982 ?? Present; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons 1996 ?? 2004; Vice-President, Canadian Medical Acupuncture Society

Articles and Publications

  • The Cosmic Game, and other Journal Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Having come from a poor village in Trinidad, his internal mission has been to serve humanity to the best of his ability.

Areas of research

  • In Process of Developing an App focused on scientific foundations in spirituality

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • 2013 ? Present Miraglo Foundation, Board Member

    1992-2012Sri Narayani Peedam Foundation, Founding MemberInvolvement

    Provided aid and support for Tibetan refugees in Canada; Poverty Alleviation;

    Development of support services for a rural village, Malaikodi, Tamil Nadu, India;

    Creation of specialized hospital and research centre; Nursing College;TechnicalTraining College; Feeding of the poor; Programs for the needy and disabled;

    Recycling in rural villages; Clean drinking water program; Reforestation of over cultivated land; Community medical clinics; Support to orphanages; Primary and Secondary Schools

Teaching and speaking

  • Rickhi, B. Dr. Rogers Prize, Toronto, October 23-24, 2014

     

    Rickhi, B. Invitation-only think tank on Consciousness and Healing: Biofield Science, La Jolla, California, September 13-14, 2014

     

    Rickhi, B. & Toews, J. Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine. Spirituality and Depression, Conference Call, June 19, 2014

     

    Rickhi, B. Strategic Planning Meeting for the Consciousness Collaborative Centers, San Diego, April 4-6, 2014

     

    Rickhi, B. Integrative Health Panel, Wellspring Calgary, September 13, 2013

     

    Rickhi, B. The Cosmic Game – Understanding the Spiritual Reality in Which We Live Madison, WI May

    25, 2011

     

    Rickhi, B. Orthomolecular Treatment as add-on Therapy for Childhood Asthma – 4th Annual International

    Conference, Orthomolecular Medicine Today Toronto, ON April 29-May 1, 2011

     

    Rickhi, B. Is the Cranial Brain the only Brain in the Body? – The Hoffman International Conference Toronto, ON June 09-10, 2010

     

    Rickhi, B. Power of the Mind, Sabotage, Impulse and Addiction. Life Leadership – Coril Senior Management Conference San DiegoCAApril 20, 2010

     

    Rickhi, B. Spiritual Wellness an Integral Element of Mental Health – Integrative Medicine Conference, Nashville, TNMarch 20, 2010

     

    Rickhi, B. The Role of Natural Supplements in Mental Health – The Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Med U of C presents Sebastian Littmann Research Day, CalgaryABMarch 10, 2010

     

    Rickhi, B. Is the Cranial Brain the only Brain in the Body? – Markin Lecture Series Presentation, U of C, CalgaryAlbertaFebruary 04, 2010

     

    Rickhi, B. The Role of the Community to Heal and Prevent Illnesses such as Suicide - a Scientific review. SriNarayaniHospital & Research Centre. Vellore, IndiaJanuary 29, 2009

     

    Rickhi, B. Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Mental Health. 1st International Conference on Alternative Medicine and Mental Health. Toronto May 23, 2008

     

    Rickhi, B. Erasing Regrets:  Freeing our Spirit. Mount Royal Wellness & Holistic Health Conference.

    Calgary May 9, 2008. 

     

    Rickhi, B. Mindfulness Meditation.  Exploring Health and Healing Conference. The Banff Centre, BanffAlberta.  February 26, 2008.

     

    Rickhi, B & Toews, J.  Is Spirituality an Antidote to Depression?  Exploring Health and Healing Conference. The Banff Centre, BanffAlberta February 26, 2008

     

    Rickhi, B.  Guided Meditation.  Executive Directions, Calgary, July 2007

     

    Rickhi, B & Guarneri, M. The Mind-Heart Connection. Calgary Health Region – Exploring Health & Healing: Connecting Body, Mind & Community. October 24-26, 2006. Banff, Alberta.

     

    Rickhi, B. Connecting Feminine Energy and Spirituality. Indiva Social Club, Calgary, June 27, 2006

     

    Rickhi B.  "A Scientific Paradigm for Complementary Medicine" January 26, 2005, Distinguish Lecture

    Series: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, USA.

     

    Rickhi B.  What we can learn from Eastern philosophies to enhance our therapeutic techniques.  Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association Meeting, Calgary, November 2000.

    Rickhi B.  An Introduction to Alternative Medicine.  Bow Valley Club, Calgary, November 2000.

    Rickhi B.  Is there a Science to Spiritual Practice?  Presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Complementary Medical Association, Banff, October 2000.

    Rickhi B.  White House dinner invitation, USA Senators Health Committee on the future of medicine,        Washington, November 2000.

    Rickhi B.  Alternative Medicine Approaches.  Glencoe Club, Calgary, July 2000.

    Rickhi B.  Alternative Cancer Therapies.  The Lil Faider Lecture Series, Canadian Cancer Society, Calgary, November 1999.

    Rickhi B.  Psychiatry and Complementary Medicine - Common Alternate Medications Used.  1999-2000 Evening Course Programme, Faculty of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, October 1999. 

    Rickhi B.  Holistic Health Care - Integrating your Body and Spirit.  The Grace Women's Health Conference, Calgary, March 1999.

    Rickhi B.  Keynote Lecture: Breaking Personal Boundaries - Going Beyond.  Alberta Association of Social Workers General Meeting and Annual Conference, Calgary, March 1999.

    Rickhi B.  Research in Alternative Medicine.  The 8th Hour Lecture Series, 8th and 8th Health Centre, Calgary Regional Health Authority, Calgary, January 1999.

    Rickhi B.  Wellness; The Future Medicine.  Chapters Presentation, Calgary, January, 1999.

    Rickhi B.  Overview of Eastern healing philosophy and alternative concepts and theories related to addiction.  Alternative Medicine, Wellness and Addiction Course, AADAC Training and Communication Services, January 1999.

    Rickhi B.  Alternative Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis.  Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 1998 Conference of MS and Complementary Treatments, Calgary, October 1998.

    Rickhi B.  Coping Strategies for Bipolar Disorder.  The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder Society, 1998 Conference on Living with Bipolar Disorder, Calgary, September 1998.

    Rickhi B.  Alternative and Complementary Medicine Seminar, Institute for International Research, Vancouver, March 1998.

     

    Rickhi B. The case for complementary medicine.  Spring 1998 Meeting of the Alberta Medical Association, Edmonton, March 1998.

Areas of research

In Process of Developing an App focused on scientific foundations in spirituality

Badri G Rickhi's Practice location

2020 18th Street Northwest -
Calgary, Alberta T2M 3T1
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