The Integrative Pain Medicine Workshop

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.