Good sleep starts the moment you wake up in the morning, and it means more to your body, system as a whole and life experience than just going to bed at night. It is a time that you can process, rest, detoxify and release. When done right, sleep can be…
The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation was presented by Megan Curtis Gonzalez, PhD, Associate Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. This presentation provides insight on what is mindfulness, the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. In addition,…
Healthy Aging with Healthy Nutrition was presented by Jessica Jetton and Cynthia Whitmer of the UNF Nutrition and Dietetics Department. This presentation provides a wide range of topics that can help you adapt your nutrition habits as you age. These topics include but are not limited to learning about MyPlate,…
Mind, Body, and Healing through self Reiki and partner Reiki is presented by Tami Anderson, RN, DNP, MBA, NE-BC, CBC. Dr. Anderson guides the audience through the most common hand positions of Reiki, educates on the origins of Reikie, and the benefits an individual can have from daily Reiki practice.
“Are Nutrient Deficiencies Contributing to Your Pain?” is a recording of the live presentation from June 14, 2022, presented by Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP. Dr. Bhanote describes the relationship between pain and common nutrient deficiencies. She shares ways to help improve diet to eat your vitamins and minerals or supplement…
“Managing Pain Through Journaling” is presented by Brooke Stuart, AP, DACM. Brooke details the ins and outs of journaling and how you can use it directly to rework and enhance your reality creation to meet the criteria you have for yourself, health and well-being. Walk in with an open heart…
View the recording of this AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation presented live on May 11, 2022. “Tai Chi as a Pain Management Option” is presented by Beth Acampora, Senior Tai Chi Instructor. Beth provides an introduction to beginning a Tai Chi practice, which includes an overview of its history and…
View the recording of our AI-PAMI Health Care Provider Presentation: “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pain, An Intro for the Family Medicine Provider,” originally presented on April 21, 2022. Hear from University of Washington licensed clinical psychologist, John (Drew) Sturgeon, PhD. Dr. Sturgeon provides an overview of this widely researched psychotherapeutic approach,…
“Learn About Myofascial Release for Pain Management” is presented by Darly Thoppil, OTR/L. This educational presentation is intended for adults ages 50+ and their caregivers on myofascial release massage technique. An overview is provided on the purpose of fascia in the body, description of fascial restrictions and how therapists work…
View the recording of this AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation presented live on March 24, 2022. “Beginning a Meditation Practice for Pain Management” is presented by Brooke Stuart, AP, DACM of Let Go & Grow International. Dr. Stuart provides an overview of the principles of meditation, shares start-up guidance and…
View the recording of this AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation presented live on February 23, 2022. “An Introduction to Medical Marijuana for Older Adults Living with Pain” was presented in collaboration with the Florida A&M University Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative. The focus is on understanding medical marijuana laws,…
View the recording of our AI-PAMI Health Care Provider Presentation: “An Introduction to Auricular Acupuncture for Pain Management” originally presented on February 18, 2022. Hear from Irene Estores, MD, Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Florida. Dr. Estores discusses the origination of auriculotherapy, or auricular…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation is a collaboration with Arts for the Aging, entitled ‘Ease of Movement: Dance for Pain Management.’ Dr. Meg Chang, a lifelong dancer, instructor and creative arts therapist, shares information about the researched connection between movement and dance and their effect on pain. She describes…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation is a collaboration with Arts for the Aging, entitled ‘The Healing Power of Expressive Arts.’ Karen Estrella, PhD, REAT, LMHC, leads discussion about the research into expressive arts (movement, music, drama, visual arts, writing and creative processes) and their connection to aiding in pain…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation is a recording of our live webinar on October 28,2021. Navigating Free Online Aging With Pain Resources is presented by Natalie Mitchell, MS, CHES. Natalie provides an overview of the mission of the Aging and Integrative Pain Assessment and Management Initiative at the UF…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation is a collaboration with Arts for the Aging, entitled ‘The Shape of Things.’ Raquel Chapin Stephenson, PhD, ATR-BC, LCAT describes the researched connection between art making and pain, as well as factors related to pain. Dr. Chapin Stephenson breaks down various studies demonstrating how…
AI-PAMI Health Care Provider Presentation: “Start Low, Go Slow” Pain Management in Older Adults, presented by Fareeha Khan, MD, MPH, assistant professor and geriatric medicine family practitioner at UF Health Jacksonville. Dr. Khan provides a breakdown of the types of pain and an overview of pharmacological changes with aging to…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation is a collaboration with Arts for the Aging, entitled ‘Rhythms of Life.’ Dr. Mitchell Kossak provides a presentation on the benefits of music listening on pain perception and anxiety. Dr. Kossak discusses the research behind this phenomenon and acts as a host to the…
AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation: 12 Tips to a More Productive Pain Management Visit, presented by Daryl English, DNP, MSN, APRN-BC, CPP. Learn about the best ways to communicate with your health care provider to make the most of your pain management visit. Dr. English reviews how to concisely talk…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation is a recorded version of the live webinar from September 22, 2021. Megan Weigel, DNP, APRN-c, presents on “Whole Health Approaches to Managing Arthritis.” Dr. Weigel provides a general overview of integrative medicine to set the foundation for her presentation. She presents a patient…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation on “Breaking Down the Options for Pain Management Without Opioids” is presented by Justin Mann, MD, D. ABA, double board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Dr. Mann presents on options for interventional pain management. Dr. Mann breaks down our understanding of pain and…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver live webinar on “Using Chair Yoga to Find Pain Relief” was recorded on August 11, 2021. Natalie Spindle, MS, CHES®, RYT200, provides an overview of yoga and the common components of a westernized yoga class (asana, pranayama, dyana). She then explains modifications for making yoga…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation on “Mindful Body Scan for Pain Management” is presented by Kim Holton, PhD. Dr. Kim Holton is an Instructional Assistant Professor in Department of Health Education and Behavior within the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation on “Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Medication Overview” is presented by Reetu Grewal, MD, a UF Health Jacksonville Family Medicine physician. Dr. Grewal provides a comprehensive overview of available over-the-counter pain medications found in pharmacies, especially those which may be helpful for older adults living with…
View the AI-PAMI Health Care Provider Presentation: Integrative Medicine for Osteoarthritis Management Clinical Pearls, presented by Megan Weigel, DNP, APRN-c, Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse, Board Certified. Dr. Weigel gives an overview of integrative medicine and reviews osteoarthritis along with traditional treatment options. She then uses the case example of Jimmy,…
View the AI-PAMI Health Care Provider Presentation: Incorporating Integrative Medicine Modalities for Pain into Clinical Practice, presented by Megan Weigel, DNP, APRN-c, Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse, Board Certified. In this webinar, Dr. Weigel provides an overview of pain and traditional approaches for pain management before introducing the concept of integrative…
This recording of the live webinar version of the AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation on “How Acupuncture and Acupressure Can Treat Pain” is presented by Brooke Stuart, AP, DACM, an integrative practitioner and Douglas Suffield, MAcOM, Pain Education Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville. Our panel of acupuncturists provide an overview…
This AI-PAMI Patient & Caregiver Presentation on ” Being in Touch: Pain Relief at Your Fingertips” is presented by Catherine Cerulli, M.Ed., Integrative Practitioner and University of Vermont guest lecturer in the School of Nursing. Catherine gives an overview of the use of Acupressure and Jin Shin Jyustu® for pain…
This presentation on aromatherapy is presented by Douglas Suffield, MAcOM, Pain Education Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants (flowers, herbs, or trees) as an integrative health approach. Doug provides an overview of aromatherapy and essential oils, their benefit and safe usage. Aromatherapy…
AI-PAMI hosted a live presentation of Virtual Reality as a Pain Management Tool on March 3, 2021. The webinar was presented by Douglas Suffield, MAcOM, Pain Education Specialist at UF Health Jacksonville. Doug starts by explaining pain neuroscience and how distraction techniques like virtual reality can reduce pain. He provides…
View the live webinar recording of Understanding Medical Marijuana and its Potential Benefits and Harms in Older Adults Living with Pain, presented by University of Florida researchers, Robert Cook, MD, MPH and Yan Wang, PhD. on Feb. 23, 2021. Dr. Cook and Dr. Wang presented on medical marijuana and its…
Adam Chaifetz, DC, DIBCN, MSCS, presents “Understanding Chiropractic Management of Pain” for health care provider audiences. Chaifetz is a Chiropractic Neurologist and the Program Clinical Coordinator for the Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center at UF Health Jacksonville. He provides an overview of cervical spine and back pain conditions commonly treated by…
View the live webinar recording of Approaching Pain Using Psychologically Informed Practice, presented by Jason Beneciuk, DPT, PhD on Dec. 1, 2020. Beneciuk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Florida and Clinical Research Scientist at Brooks Rehabilitation. His webinar presentation focuses on…
Physical Therapy Role in Chronic Pain Management is presented by Hannah Scholten, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, clinical supervisor, UF Health Rehabilitation – Wildlight. Hannah discusses the issue of chronic pain in the U.S., the history of pain management and existing pain treatment options. She provides an introduction to physical therapy…
The Role of Physical Rehabilitation in Chronic Pain Management is presented by Hannah Scholten, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, clinical supervisor, UF Health Rehabilitation – Wildlight. Hannah discusses the neurophysiology of pain, interdisciplinary treatment options and the role of physical therapy in pain management. She provides a detailed overview of the…
Health care providers can learn about Yoga & Breathing to Assist Patients with Pain Management in this presentation by Kathryn Thomas, veteran and executive director of Yoga 4 Change. You will learn about the benefits of yoga and breath work to assist patients in decreasing their stress, anxiety and pain.
Yoga & Breathing to Assist with Pain Management is presented by Kathryn Thomas, veteran and executive director of Yoga 4 Change. You will learn about the many benefits of yoga for stress, anxiety and pain reduction. Kathryn also provides instruction on several breathing exercises you can try at home. The…
Brian Celso, PhD, an assistant professor and psychologist at UF Health Surgical Psychology – Jacksonville presents, “Coping with Persistent Pain.” Dr. Celso encourages you to develop a deeper understanding of how pain has affected your life and how to break out of the cycle of uncontrolled pain. He also provides…
Robin Moorman Li, PharmD, BCACP, CPE, NBC-HWC, a clinical associate professor and assistant director for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy – Jacksonville presents on opioid prescribing safety as it relates to opioid overdose reversal through the use of naloxone. She reviews the risk factors and symptoms of opioid…
Brooke Stuart, AP, DACM, presents on Managing Pain — Shifting the Stress Response. She shares practical tools for shifting the body’s stress response for improved pain management. You will learn more about how your diet, activity level and mindset can play a role in the way you experience pain. The…
Monika Patel, MD, an assistant professor and pain medicine physician at UF Health Jacksonville, presents Medical Management of Chronic Pain. This presentation defines chronic pain, provides an overview of patient evaluation, highlights simple prevention measures and potential referral options. It also details medication management for pain patients and potential pain…
Monika Patel, MD, an assistant professor and pain medicine physician at UF Health Jacksonville, presents Living with Chronic Pain. This presentation provides information on common painful health conditions, treatment options, prevention and resources for patients and caregivers. The presentation will review Common Pain Conditions Multimodal Treatment Prevention of Adverse…
