Chronic pain is the 21st century’s invisible handicap, a humanitarian crisis of epidemic proportions.

Chronic pain holds back individuals, families often whole communities from their full potential.

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.

The event is designed to educate and fundraise on issues related to chronic pain and to benefit "The Chronic Pain Educational Documentary Series."

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 free chair massages. 

Companies and individuals are welcome to sponsor and/or attend the event.
For more information or press releases please inquire via e-mai

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Speakers / Participants

12:10PM  - 12:40PM

D.O, AQPM, Darien Behravan
Pain Management / Anesthesiologist
Bay Area Pain & Spine Institute

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.

Lecture:

New Approaches in Pain Management

1. Beyond the definition of chronic pain

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.

Lecture:

Chemical Dependency and Chronic Pain 

1. Defining the Problem
   The Challenge of Opioid Addiction
2. Alterations in physiology and behavior
   Allostasis
   The Psychiatric and American Pain Society’s Definition of Addiction
3. Acquired Prescription Drug Behaviors
4. A Rational Approach to Categorizing and Interpreting the Challenge of Opioid Addiction
5. The Evolution of Acquired Prescription Drug Behaviors (APDB’s)
   Chemical Coping
6. Prescription Drug Seeking Behaviors
   Psuedo Addiction
   Coping skills
   Negative Self Talk
   Negative Coping Skills
   Addiction Vs. Dependency
   Alternatives to drug therapies
7. Aberrant Drug Behaviors
8. Discussion
9. Conclusions

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.

Lecture:

Chinese Medicine and Chronic Pain 

1. Eastern Medicine and chronic pain
2. Herbs
3. The Symbiotic relationship between Eastern and Western Medicine
4. Lifestyle
5. 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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1:55PM   -    2:10PM

Tiffany C. Millerbis, CMT
The Acupressure Institute 

Relaxation Meditation

Since the age of 6, Tiffany 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.

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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2:10PM - 2:20PM Break

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2:20PM - 2:50PM

Mardy Ross, OTR
Founder and Executive Director, Lumigrate

 

Occupational therapy is a discipline within medicine typically teamed with physical therapists and focusing on functional activities which ‘occupy’ time. 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. 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. 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. Lumigrate provides complete and progressive medical seminars via internet video and DVD with related information and services.

 

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.  

The presentation will include:

• 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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2:55PM - 3:25PM

Joseph Carter
Director, The Acupressure Institute
L. Ac.  (Licensed Acupuncturist, California & Hawaii)

Joseph 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. 
Joseph 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), Joseph 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. 

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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3:30PM - 4:00PM

Frank Lucido, M.D
Internist

 

 

Frank 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 Davis 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 Mariavittoria 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.

 

Lecture:

Medical Cannabis and Chronic Pain

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4:00PM - 4:15PM Break

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4:15PM - 4:30PM Meditation / Guided Relaxation Session with Tiffany Millerbis, CMT

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4:35PM - 5:05PM

Kevin Barrows, MD

Interim Director, Clinical Programs
Director, Mindfulness Programs 
Integrative Medicine Physician

 

Kevin Barrows, MD is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and a graduate of the UCSF School of Medicine. Dr. Barrows' primary interest is mind-body medicine, with a special focus on the application of mindfulness practice in health care settings. He has been practicing mindfulness since 1991 and is the founding Director of Mindfulness Programs at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.

He completed his family practice residency and board certification in 1996 and received board certification through the American Board of Holistic Medicine in 2004. He has completed a two-year fellowship in integrative medicine through the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Barrows enjoys working with adults and children.  In his integrative medicine practice he cares for the full range of health conditions.

 

Lecture:
Mindfulness in Chronic Pain Management

Integrative Medicine has much to offer in chronic pain management by addressing the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of pain. Integrative Medicine uses multiple modalities (such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, mindfulness meditation, botanical medicines, somatic therapies, hypnosis, etc.) to reduce pain, improve coping, and reduce side effects of conventional medical and surgical therapies.

 

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5:10PM - 5:40PM

Christopher Zdenek III

Ergonomics Specialist -Soma Ergonomics, Inc.
Posture, ergonomics and their role in pain management

 

Christopher 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.

 

Lecture:

Correct Anatomical Posture and Support: Ergonomics and its Role in Creation and Prevention of Chronic Pain

1. Sciatica
2. Repetitive Strain Injuries
3. Vertebral disc degeneration and nerve impingement
4. Stress and fatigue
5. Cardiovascular and respiratory system dysfunction and effects on stress and pain
6. Defining correct product specifications for specific anatomical and pain needs
7. Real Ergonomics versus popular “ergonomics”

Q&A

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5:45 - 6:25PM

Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
Author of best selling book "From Fatigued to Fantastic! "

Board certified internist Jacob 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.

Lecture:

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

Introduction

Your Body's Energy Crisis

1.  What Are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia? 
2.  Create your individual treatment protocol

Restore Energy Production with the SHIN Protocol

1. Sleep, the Foundation of Getting Well 
2. Hormonal Support, Optimizing Adrenal, Thyroid, and Reproductive Gland Function
3. Infections, Destroy your Body's Hidden Invaders
4. Nutritional Support, the Building Blocks of Good Health

Treating Pain Relief and Other Health Issues

1. Natural and Prescription Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia
2. More Natural Remedies
3. Other Areas to Explore
4. Am I Crazy? The Mind/Body Effect
5. Losing Weight with CFS and FMS
6. Finding a Physician

Conclusion

Q&A

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6:30 - 7:00PM

Christine Zampach, BS PT, MEd, DPT
Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Physical Therapy Consultant, UCSF Pain Management Center

Lecture:
The Role of Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain management

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Event or speaker schedule or appearances might change or cancelled without prior notice.  
Ticket sales are final and no refunds will be issued
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7:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.  Wine, hor d'oeuvres Social:

Participants can meet the speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and each other exchange information and network.

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Our Current List of Sponsors:

4th Street Studio
Eclectic Art Loft and Gallery with over 30 resident artists
1717D 4th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: 510-527-0600
http://www.fourthstreetstudio.com/

Acupressure Institute
Acupressure Instruction 
1522 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709
Phone:  510-845-1059
www.acupressureinstitute.com

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley
2500 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94 704-2724
Phone:  510-666-8248
http://aimc.edu/

Alegio Chocolaté
1511 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
Phone: 510-548-2266
http://www.alegio.com 

The Back Shop and Sleep Center
1045 Ashby Avenue
800-319-8628
Phone:  Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.thebackstores.com

Bay Area Pain & Spine Institute
13690 East 14th Street # 200
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone:  510-614-9200

Boston Scientific
Durable Medical Equipment Manufacturers
One Boston Scientific Place
Natick, MA, 01760-1537
Phone: 508-650-8000
http://www.bostonscientific.com

Cline Cellars
Fine Wine Makers
24737 Arnold Drive / Highway 121
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone:  707-940-4000
http://www.clinecellars.com 

Doubletree
Hotel & Executive Meeting Center - Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone:  510-548-7920

www.berkeleymarina.doubletree.com

eyeland24
Medical / instructional / educational Video Production
1200 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Suite 315
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone:  415-738-8784
http://www.head2toe.tv

Grey Fox Vineyards
90 Grey Fox Lane
Oroville, CA 95966
Phone_  530-589-3920
http://www.greyfox.net/ 

http://www.paineducationsociety.org/ 

Peet's Coffee & Tea
1400 Park Avenue
Emeryvilee, CA 94608
510-999-2132
http://www.peets.com

Sequoyah Acupuncture
Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, pain management & fertility health care
4400 Keller Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
Phone:  510-632-7801
http://www.sequoyahacupuncture.com

Soma Ergonomics
2216 Cedarvale Drive
Ceres, CA 95307
Phone:  800-836-9130
http://z3@soma.tv 

The Teitelbaum Family Foundation

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Companies or individuals interested to co-sponsor "The Chronic Pain Educational Documentary Series" fundraiser please inquire via e-mail at:

ChronicPainEducation@gmail.com

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