The Integrative Pain Medicine Workshop The Integrative Pain Medicine Workshop is a two day workshop, interactive with a panel of experts and the meeting attendees working as a team to evaluate and develop a treatment approach to a live patient with low back pain.. The panel will consist of: Marla Golden, DO; Steve Wheeler, MD; Brent Anderson, PhD, PT; and Albert Ray, MD, who will also moderate the workshop. On day one, we will have a brief introductory lecture on Pain Perception, Pain Transmission, and Sensitization Leading to Chronic Pain. With that background understanding, we then will proceed with the evaluation of a live patient by the panel of experts from an integrative approach. This evaluation will include physical, mental, nutritional, and social aspects of this patient’s condition, placing in perspective an integrative view that includes all aspects of this person’s gestalt. Audience participation is encouraged in this evaluation phase. On day two, we will use the assessment from day one to focus on potential treatment approaches that would be appropriate to improve this person’s pain and ability to functionally take charge of their life again. Each panel member will be discussing what treatment approaches they would utilize from their individual perspectives, including their clinical experience as well as the latest scientific literature, to develop an integrated treatment for this patient, and include newer developments within their own area of expertise. The audience is strongly encouraged to contribute to this treatment plan. The Panel: 1. Marla Golden, DO has an integrative pain medicine practice in Jacksonville. She is on faculty of the Philadephia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus in the role of Clinical Asst Professor and Regional Asst Dean. Marla has also been involved with developing homeopathic treatments for pain, anxiety, and depression, as well as a program to reverse neuroplasticity. She has been a member of the American Board of Pain Medicine exam council and credentials committee. She is a noted national speaker on painful conditions. 2. Steve Wheeler, MD has a Functional Medicine and Headache practice in South Miami. He has been involved in headache research and treatment for over 30 years, and is a published author. Steve is a national and international speaker on headache and Functional Medicine, and has currently incorporated a functional medicine approach into his practice. 3. Brent Anderson, PhD, is a nationally prominent physical therapist who is on faculty at the University of Miami and has a private practice in Miami. He specializes in Pilates, energy medicine, spirituality, and movement without pain. He is a published author and teaches around the United States. He is known for successfully working with very complex cases. 4. Albert Ray, MD has a functional medicine and integrative pain practice in South Miami. He is on voluntary faculty of UM Miller School of Medicine. He is a national and international speaker and published author on pain. He recently edited the section on Integrative Approach to Chronic Pain Treatment for the American Academy of Pain Medicine textbook. Dr. Ray also incorporates a functional medicine approach into a functional restoration pain program.