Integrative Pain Management for Chronic Pain

Course Overview

Instructor: Ann-Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, Director of the Fellowship Program, Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Cost: $199
Next Course: TBD

Pain that lasts more than three to six months develops a different pathophysiology in the body and brain due to central and peripheral sensitization. Further, the 2022 CDC opioid guidelines delineate the use of Integrative Therapies as first line management in many or most chronic pain syndromes due to the evidence that has been demonstrated in the medical literature. 

This course is suitable for chronic pain patients as well as practitioners that work with patients with chronic pain, including physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants and allied health care practitioners. While the scientific basis of the mechanisms of pain and integrative therapies evidence will be addressed, this course will be understandable for those without a medical background.

Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson aims to make this course as accessible as possible to all who seek more information on and guidance with managing their chronic pain. You are welcome to join the course at any point throughout the four-session series. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend live, all four sessions will be recorded and made available to students for some time.

What You Will Learn

• The physiology of acute pain and central and peripheral sensitization that occurs in chronic pain
• The mechanisms of action and evidence for multiple Mind-Body therapies for central sensitization
• The role and benefit of nutritional therapies and dietary supplements in chronic pain
• The evidence for and use of movement therapies and other integrative therapies for chronic pain syndromes

Instructor: Ann-Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, Director of the Fellowship Program, Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Cost: $199
Next Course: TBD

Register now to secure your spot for this innovative IHI course!