A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the transfer of knowledge on pain-related disorders and treatments.
ABOUT PAIN AB
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Dr. Elisabeth Saxton
President, She/Her
Right out of grad school I worked in an interdisciplinary pain program and saw first hand both the suffering and the success people living with pain can experience. Over my career I have heard how challenging the population is and seen how often they can be written off by professionals. This made me want to work with people living with pain more not less! I got into this work to see people function and thrive, often by helping them reconnect to their purpose. Helping people living with pain find their 'why' IS my 'why'.
Dr. Ivonne Hernandez
President-Elect, She/Her
I love being able to reduce the suffering in people with lived experience. Additionally, I believe in the power of strong communities and Pain AB gathers passionate healthcare professionals in pain management.
Pamela Pyle
Lived Experience Representative, She/Her
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta so I can provide the patient experience. I have dealt with chronic pain for more than three (3) decades.
Christelle Lazurko
Secretary General, She/Her
BSc BSP CDE
Working with passionate people, building strong relationships with our allies, and collaborating with inspiring people living with pain and their families has had a tremendous influence in my professional and personal life! I am humbled to work with PSA to positively influence pain management and espouse excellence in pain education.
Janice Rae
Treasurer, She/Her
My 'why' is coming!
Dr. Rob Tanguay
Past President, He/Him
My 'why' is coming!
Penny Barnes
Director, She/Her
As a nurse for over 30 years my passion is helping people. As the Pain Society of Alberta is pivotal in educating and supporting people living with pain, my involvement with PainAB allows me to fulfill my passion.
Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
Director, He/Him
As a chronic pain physician in Alberta, while I continue to advocate for my patients at the bedside, it is imperative that I continue to be a part of the education and management of pain for many others who continue to live with pain. The Pain Society of Alberta enables this outreach, and education amongst pain providers and peopl with lived experience.
Dr. Werner Becker
Director, He/Him
I am involved with the Pain Society of Alberta because chronic pain affects so many Canadians. Headache disorders, which are a special interest of mine, affect millions in Canada and are quite disabling for many. Migraine alone affects over 12% of the Canadian population.
Diane Roylance
Director, She/Her
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Dr. Flo Slomp
Director, She/Her
Working with The Pain Society of Alberta gives me opportunities to work with some of the most vulnerable in our society. Additionally it creates excellent educational opportunties to share with allied health proffessionals.
Innovative and experienced volunteers dedicated to upholding our missions and values.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Christelle Lazurko
Conference Committee Chair, She/Her
Working with passionate people, building strong relationships with our allies, and collaborating with inspiring people living with pain and their families has had a tremendous influence in my professional and personal life! I am humbled to work with PSA to positively influence pain management and espouse excellence in pain education.
Alexandra Chisholm
She/Her
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta because I’m passionate about improving pain care, in an evidence informed way. Pain is a complex beast, and I see it’s effects both in my work and in my personal life. Hence my desire and commitment to improve care for those in pain.
Bonnie Klassen
She/Her
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta because I want to help reduce barriers in society for people living with pain. That includes increasing access to knowledgeable, compassionate interdisciplinary care, reducing stigma and judgement, and more people living their best lives and contributing in various meaningful roles. I also want to ensure that occupational therapists are included and valued.
Janice Rae
She/Her
My 'why' is coming!
Stuart Miller
He/Him
I have an interest in knowledge translation of best practice approaches to pain management. Interdisciplinary. Realize that best practice is dependent on scientific evidence, practice-based experience (with client and families) and cultural knowledge and teachings. Honored to be part of group.
Dr. Werner Becker
He/Him
I am involved with the Pain Society of Alberta because chronic pain affects so many Canadians. Headache disorders, which are a special interest of mine, affect millions in Canada and are quite disabling for many. Migraine alone affects over 12% of the Canadian population.
Krista Spence
She/Her
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Evan Ward
He/Him
My 'why' is coming!
Erin Singer
She/Her
My 'why' is coming!
Evidence-Based educational events that embrace a whole person's health.
OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE
Diane Roylance
Co-Chair, She/Her
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Janice Rae
Co-Chair, She/Her
My 'why' is coming!
Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
He/Him
As a chronic pain physician in Alberta, while I continue to advocate for my patients at the bedside, it is imperative that I continue to be a part of the education and management of pain for many others who continue to live with pain. The Pain Society of Alberta enables this outreach, and education amongst pain providers and peopl with lived experience.
Dr. Adrian Gretton
He/Him
It continues to be a privilege to collaborate with colleagues whose focus is on education, learning, and innovation - to assist patients and providers in understanding and addressing the multifactorial challenges of chronic pain and disability.
Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw
She/Her
My 'why' is coming!
Dr. Flo Slomp
She/Her
Working with The Pain Society of Alberta gives me opportunities to work with some of the most vulnerable in our society. Additionally it creates excellent educational opportunties to share with allied health proffessionals.
Working to shape a brighter, and inclusive future for pain education.
ALBERTA PAIN EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE
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Learn, grow, thrive.