About the Pain
Society of Alberta
The Pain Society of Alberta is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who share a common interest in and commitment to the study, treatment and management of pain. Our mission encompasses the provision of education, resources and support for healthcare providers in an effort to improve patient care delivery and outcomes for people struggling with persistent pain.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board and Conference Planning Committee is made up of innovative and experienced people who strive to uphold and maintain the integrity of the Pain Society of Alberta as dedicated volunteers.
PRESIDENT
Dr. Elisabeth Saxton
R.Psych
She/Her
PRESIDENT - ELECT
Dr. Ivonne Hernandez
DDS MSc DABOP CIME
She/Her
LIVED EXPERIENCE REPRESENTATIVE
Pamela Pyle
She/Her
SECRETARY GENERAL
Christelle Zacharki
BSc BSP CDE
She/Her
TREASURER
Janice Rae
RN MN
She/Her
PAST-PRESIDENT
Dr. Rob Tanguay
MD FRCPC CISAM CCSAM
He/Him
DIRECTOR
Penny Barnes
RN BN
She/Her
DIRECTOR
Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
MD FRCPC
He/Him
DIRECTOR
Dr. Werner Becker
MD FRCPC
He/Him
DIRECTOR
Diane Roylance
PT BSc (Zool) BScPT, FCAMPT Certified GunnIMS
She/Her
DIRECTOR
Dr. Flo Slomp
MSc PhD
She/Her
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Christelle Lazurko
BSc BSP CDE
She/Her
Alexandra Chisholm
BSc.PT PgCPain FCFCH-AB
She/Her
Bonnie Klassen
BSc (OT) MSc
She/Her
Stuart Miller
BScPT
He/Him
Janice Rae
RN MN
She/Her
Krista Spence
BScN RN MN PgCPain
She/Her
Dr. Werner Becker
MD FRCPC
He/Him
Evan Ward
​BScHK
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sylvia Vespa
CMP
She/Her