Re: “The Chronic Pain Series” July 19th, 2009 Educational Workshop, Berkeley, CA

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This sounds fantastic! Too bad there isn't something like this in the Kansas

City area.

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> " The Chronic Pain Series " July 19th, 2009 Educational Workshop, Berkeley, CA

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> The event is designed to educate and to benefit " The Chronic Pain Educational

Documentary Series. "

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> For tickets please got to: http://ChronicPainEducation.EventBrite.com

> A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door.

> Host: The Chronic Pain Educational Documentary Series

> Type: Educational

> Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 2:00P.M - 7:00P.M. followed by a

reception at 8:00P.M.

> Location: http://www.fourthstreetstudio.com

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> 1717D 4th Street

> Berkeley, CA View Map

> Event Phone:

> Email: ChronicPainEducation@...

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> Description:

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> Chronic pain is the 21st century's invisible handicap, a humanitarian crisis

of epidemic proportions.

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> Chronic pain holds back individuals, families often whole communities from

their full potential.

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> We believe effective chronic pain prevention and treatment is possible; it

comes through education and our goal is just to do that: to raise awareness and

educate on the issues related to chronic pain. That way individuals and their

families can make educated decisions on how to manage their chronic pain,

reclaim their lives and be able to participate and contribute to their families

and communities not longer being devastated by daily burden of chronic pain.

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> During the event there will be informational booths with educational material

available to attendees, informational sessions and a silent action. Food and

beverages will be available.

> Massage therapists will be available during the event for chair massages.

> For more information or press releases please inquire via e-mail at:

ChronicPainEducation@... info at: www.head2toe.tv

> Companies and individuals are welcome to sponsor and/or attend the event.

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> Speakers / Participants

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> D.O, AQPM, Darien Behravan

> Pain Management / Anesthesiologist

> Bay Area Pain & Spine Institute

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> Founder of the Bay Area Pain and Spine Institute in San Francisco, a

practicing anesthesiologist and Stanford University fellowship trained pain

management specialist.

> Very early on in my career I came to appreciate the tremendous value that a

well informed patient contributes to their own chronic pain management and

recovery. Education is one of the most important components of good pain

management and unfortunately often absent.

> In this informational session I will talk about a well educated individual on

the subject of chronic pain can develop the tools necessary to make the informed

decisions that will achieve results and accelerate recovery. Chronic pain

management understood and managed by both the patient and the health care

professional as a team will achieve better results.

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> Lecture:

> New Approaches in Pain Management

> Beyond the definition of chronic pain

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> Jerry N Rand, M.D.

> Chemical Dependency and Chronic Pain

> Bay Recovery Centers

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> Dr. Rand specializes in the treatment of Chronic Pain and Addictive Disorders.

Dr. Jerry Rand has treated numerous pain conditions to include but not limited

to; fibromyalgia, migraine and other chronic headache conditions, low back

syndrome, RSD, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic skeletal injuries, ulcerative

colitis.

> Dr Rand is the medical director for a treatment center that provides

residential care for chronic pain and addictive disorders. In this capacity he

also directs and over-sees other providers who are working within the

multi-disciplinary team. These providers include PhD, MD, MFT, Acupuncturist,

Massage Therapist, Anesthesiologist and CAADAC counselors. In this setting Dr

Rand, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, is able to address pain

and addiction treatment through a variety of treatment modalities to include

addressing physical health, psychological health, family relations, social

supports and cultural factors for the person struggling with Chronic Pain and

Addiction.

> Dr Rand has been treating patients with Chronic Pain and Addiction for over 15

years. His education includes completion of medical school in 1972. Since that

time he has worked in numerous treatment settings, initially within medical

hospitals and emergency rooms. Since 1994 he has directed and developed many

treatment programs for the patient suffering from pain and addictive disorders.

He founded his own center in 1992, and has successfully treated hundreds of

chronic pain patients through this center and busy medical practice.

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> Lecture:

> Chemical Dependency and Chronic Pain

> Defining the Problem

> The Challenge of Opioid Addiction

> Alterations in physiology and behavior

> Allostasis

> The Psychiatric and American Pain Society's Definition of Addiction

> Acquired Prescription Drug Behaviors

> A Rational Approach to Categorizing and Interpreting the Challenge of Opioid

Addiction

> The Evolution of Acquired Prescription Drug Behaviors (APDB's)

> Chemical Coping

> Prescription Drug Seeking Behaviors

> Psuedo Addiction

> Coping skills

> Negative Self Talk

> Negative Coping Skills

> Addiction Vs. Dependency

> Alternatives to drug therapies

> Aberrant Drug Behaviors

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> Discussion and Q & A

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> Conclusions

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> Sung Kim

> Chinese Medicine and Chronic Pain

> Sequoyah Acupuncture

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> After completing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC I

became interested in Chinese Medicine soon after I was diagnosed with severe

bilateral tendonitis and tenosynovitis, by 3 different doctors; a complete

permanent disability in both arms. After several anti-inflammatory and other

medication regiments, wrist splints and debating the much dreaded possibility of

surgical intervention with no warranties attached, I turned to acupuncture and

Chinese herbs. Upon treatment I realized gradual pain relief and overall health

improvement. Free from " permanent disabilities " chronic fatigue, insomnia and

dysthymia my path became clear. I decided to obtain my Master of Science in

Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese

Medicine in San Francisco, California and help others as a professional.

Currently I am completely pain free and and committed to educate, treat and help

others recover and stop suffering from chronic pain transitioning into a healthy

lifestyle.

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> Lecture:

> Chinese Medicine and Chronic Pain

> Eastern Medicine and chronic pain

> Herbs

> The Symbiotic relationship between Eastern and Western Medicine

> Lifestyle

> Acupuncture

> Demonstration & Q & A Session:

> A volunteer from the audience will be asked to participate in an acupuncture

demonstration in front of the audience during a Q & A session

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> Teitelbaum, M.D.,

> Author of best selling book " From Fatigued to Fantastic! "

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> Board certified internist Teitelbaum, MD is Medical Director of the

national Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, Inc. He is the author of the

best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic! (3rd edition, Avery/Penguin Group USA);

Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now

(McGraw-Hill); and Three Steps to Happiness! Healing through Joy (Deva Press).

> Having suffered with and overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and

fibromyalgia in 1975, he spent the next 30 years creating, researching, and

teaching about effective therapies for fatigue and pain, and is a highly

sought-after medical source. He appears regularly in the national media and has

been a guest on CNN, Fox News Channel, and is a frequent guest on Oprah and

Friends with Mehmet Oz, MD.

> Dr. Teitelbaum's groundbreaking research on effective treatment for Chronic

Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia was published in the Journal of Chronic

Fatigue Syndrome (8:2, 2001). His SHINE treatment protocol was found to improve

the quality of life an average of 75 percent at 3 months and 90 percent at 2

years, with 90 percent of the study patients improving. His recent study

published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (12:9, 2006)

showed a 5-carbon sugar, D-ribose, increased energy among Fibromyalgia patients

by an average of 45 percent in two weeks. www.Vitality101.com. His new iPhone

app, " Natural Cures, " launched in February and puts a virtual doc in your pocket

24/7.

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> Lecture:

> Reflecting all the latest research and treatments for CFIDS/FMS!

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> Introduction

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> Your Body's Energy Crisis

> What Are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia?

> Create your individual treatment protocol

> Restore Energy Production with the SHIN Protocol

> Sleep, the Foundation of Getting Well

> Hormonal Support, Optimizing Adrenal, Thyroid, and Reproductive Gland Function

> Infections, Destroy your Body's Hidden Invaders

> Nutritional Support, the Building Blocks of Good Health

> Treating Pain Relief and Other Health Issues

> Natural and Prescription Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia

> More Natural Remedies

> Other Areas to Explore

> Am I Crazy? The Mind/Body Effect

> Losing Weight with CFS and FMS

> Finding a Physician

> Conclusion

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> Q & A

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> Mardy Ross, OTR

> Founder and Executive Director, Lumigrate

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> Occupational therapy is a discipline within medicine typically teamed with

physical therapists and focusing on functional activities which `occupy' time.

& #8232;While in OT school in my mid 30s, I developed fatigue and pain issues

which initially baffled medical specialists. Through proactive investigation and

progressive team-building, the issues were diagnosed, treated and managed.

& #8232;For a long while, I experienced the too-frequent gaps of missed diagnoses

and the cascade of chronic illness, and later saw the rapid growth of people who

were not able to obtain professional services. & #8232;My `webucation' business,

Lumigrate.com, is intended to fill the gaps and suggests that patients select

their health care team members as health partners and allow themselves the

responsibility and tools for the central position of empowerment.

& #8232;Lumigrate provides complete and progressive medical seminars via internet

video and DVD with related information and services.

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> Lecture:

> Proactivity vs. Passivity in Patients: Occupational Therapy Paradigms

> In today's medical world, including the area of chronic pain, patients and

medical providers alike are frequently expressing frustration with the other.

Patients feel the doctors are not providing care as they would like, and

providers feel patients are not taking enough responsibility in their own health

care. Everyone is trying their best, yet a gap exists.

> As an occupational therapist, Mardy Ross, OTR, specializes in providing tools

to help people with what `occupies' their time, and medical care is therefore an

`occupation' for medical consumers. For people with chronic pain, the occupation

of health care management can be a daunting task.

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> Presentation

> Review of patients' frustrations

> Review of medical providers' frustrations

> Tools for medical providers and patients to increase effectiveness of medical

interventions by encouraging patients to feel more capable of educating

themselves and being a proactive partner with their chosen health care

providers.

> Examples of cost-effectiveness and patient/provider satisfaction

> Questions/feedback in order to illuminate the concept of `provider as student'

and `patient as teacher.'

> Q & A Session

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> ph

> Director, The Acupressure Institute

> L. Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist, California & Hawaii)

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> ph began his studies of Asian hands-on healing arts in 1978, and has been

a Licensed Acupuncturist since 1987.

> In 1997 he was selected as an expert (one of ten) in the field of Acupuncture

for the San Francisco Bay Area (SF Focus Magazine, 11/97), noted in particular

for his combining Acupressure (hands-on work) with Acupuncture.

> ph is a gifted teacher and speaker who is able to share Asian medical

theory in entertaining ways that help diverse audiences grasp the power of

natural medicine for their own benefit. Along with leading the Acupressure

Institute (Berkeley), ph maintains private practices in Marin County and the

East Bay, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain along with empowering

his patient's self-care.

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> Demonstration/Discussion/Instruction/Inspiration:

> Points for Pain Relief

> Brief Overview – Key Theories of Pain in Chinese Medicine

> Awakening the Healing in Your Hands "

> Empowering Hands-On Health Care

> Self Care

> Share Care

> Professional Care

> Key Acupressure Points for Pain Relief: Locate & Use!

> Q & A

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> C. bis, CMT

> The Acupressure Institute

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> Since the age of 6, has been delving into the healing arts. In her mid

20's she discovered that her childhood " hobby " was actually a blend of ancient

and modern styles of energy/bodywork. Her studies of the physical, mental,

emotional and spiritual realms have become a life path. Using the tools of

compassion and deep listening, she assists people in exploring the roots of

their " pain " and " dis-ease " . Her passion and goal is to remind people of their

own healing capabilities, that allows a fuller more meaningful life.

> She is part of the Acupressure Institute's (Berkeley) team and is a strong

advocate of Global Healing.

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> Relaxation Meditation

> It has been noted that when we experience " pain " we draw our breath in and

hold it.

> This 15 minute relaxation meditation will show the individual how to use their

breath to relax the body in moments of stress and pain. Learn how to control

your breathing patterns and direct the breath to facilitate deep cellular

healing and relaxation.

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> Lucido, M.D

> Medical Cannabis and Chronic Pain

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> H. Lucido MD has been practicing Family and General Medicine in

Berkeley, California since 1979. He graduated from University of Michigan

Medical School in 1974, and completed his Family Practice Residency through

University of California at in 1977.

> Since the passage of the California Compassionate Use Act of 1996, he has been

performing Medical Cannabis evaluations, and has written and lectured on the

subject.

> In 2004, he co-authored the widely read article " Implementation of the

Compassionate Use Act in a Family Medical Practice, Seven Years' Clinical

Experience " with vittoria Mangini, PhD, FNP, published in O'Shaughnessy's,

the Journal of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. This article is designed to

be a blueprint for physicians in making safe and appropriate recommendations.

> In 2004, he founded MedicalBoardWatch.com to keep watch on Medical Board of

California actions against physicians who make medical cannabis recommendations.

> He is also founder of Lucido Medical-Legal Consulting, to give expert medical

testimony for legitimate patients who use cannabis medicinally, and for

responsible physicians who recommend it appropriately, both in California, as

well as in other states.

> He lectures on medical cannabis, and practice standards, and is particularly

interested in speaking to physician groups to increase the number of responsible

physicians willing to make appropriate recommendations for this safe and

effective medicine.

> Dr. Lucido is a member of Society of Cannabis Clinicians, and Physicians for

Social Responsibility.

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> Lecture:

> Medical Cannabis and Chronic Pain

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> Zdenek III

> Ergonomics Specialist -Soma Ergonomics, Inc.

> Posture, ergonomics and their role in pain management

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> Zdenek has over 20 years of experience in ergonomics and

biomechanics. He began studying Human factors, biomechanics and chair design in

1984 and as a practicing architect designed his first ergonomic chair in 1989.

He is the principal designer for Soma Ergonomics a manufacturer of real

ergonomic products and has worked in conjunction with physical therapists,

neurologists, radiologists and other medical professionals as well on special

projects concerning chronic pain symptom prevention and control with

organizations such as The Repetitive Strain Institute, The California Institute

of Public Health, The UCLA School of Epidemiology, and the UC Berkeley

Ergonomics Department as well as other leading ergonomists and health and safety

professionals.

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> Lecture:

> CORRECT ANATOMICAL POSTURE AND SUPPORT: ERGONOMICS AND ITS ROLE IN CREATION

AND PREVENTION OF CHRONIC PAIN

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> Sciatica

> Repetitive Strain Injuries

> Vertebral disc degeneration and nerve impingement

> Stress and fatigue

> Cardiovascular and respiratory system dysfunction and effects on stress and

pain

> Defining correct product specifications for specific anatomical and pain needs

> Real Ergonomics versus popular " ergonomics "

> Q & A

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> Event or speaker schedule or appearances might change without prior notice.

Ticket sales are final and no refunds will be issued

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> 7:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. Wine and hor d'oeuvres Social: Participants can meet the

speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and each other exchange information and network.

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