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ACCREDITATION:

This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 16.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.


(Preconference workshop is included in this total)

Pain Society of
Alberta 19th Annual Conference

October 16-18, 2025

BMO Centre, Calgary, Alberta

Pain Society of
Alberta 19th Annual Conference

October 16-18, 2025

BMO Centre, Calgary, Alberta

Registration

Palomino Prefunction

13:30

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Palomino D & E

14:00

Inevitable decline or science-informed hope? Exploring the contemporary understanding
of Osteoarthritis & its management.

Dr. Tasha Stanton

14:15

Refreshment Break

Exhibitor booths are open

16:00

Mastering Fibromyalgia in Primary Care

Dr. Lori Montgomery

15:15

Rehabilitation of Persisting Symptoms Following Concussion

Dr. Kathryn Schneider

17:15

Persistent Symptoms after Concussion: Current Guidelines and Management Pearls

Dr. Chantel Debert

16:30

Lunch

Exhibitor booths are open

18:00

The Importance & Impact of Compassion in Healthcare

Dr. Shane Sinclair

19:00

Neuroplasticity & Nociplastic Pain

Dr. Ellie Stein

20:00

Refreshment Break

Exhibitor booths are open

20:45

The Intersection of Sleep with Pain/Addiction Disorders

Dr. Tim Ayas

21:15

Pain & Sleep: Understanding the Bi-directional Relationship & Approach to Management

Dr. Charles Samuels

22:00

Conclusion of Day 1

Closing Remarks

23:00

*25% of Session time will be dedicated to Q&A.

Conference Day 1

Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, concussion, neuroplasticity,

compassion & the intersection of pain & sleep.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 17

Opening Remarks

Palomino D&E

14:00

Moving Pelvic Pain: Medicine Meets Yoga

Dr. Magali Robert & Shelly Prosko

14:10

Disability Decisions Demystified: What Insurers Wish You Knew

Heather Walker

15:30

Refreshment Break

Exhibitor booths are open

16:15

Using Perceptual Trickery for Good: Clinical Opportunities for Virtual & Mediated Reality

Dr. Tasha Stanton

16:45

Lunch

Exhibitor booths are open

18:05

Pain to Joy: You are more Powerful than you Realize

Danielle Suttie

19:20

Clinical Manifestations in Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Moving Beyond the Tissues

Dr. Ashley Smith

19:40

Improving Healthcare Outcomes with Trauma-Informed Care (Without feeling like a Therapist)

Dr. Elisabeth Saxton

20:10

Refreshment break

Exhibitor booths are open

20:40

Panel Discussion

Daniel Suttie, Dr. Ashley Smith & Dr. Elisabeth Saxton

21:10

Beyond the Body: Addressing Trauma-Driven MSK Pain with Psychedelic-Assisted
Therapy & other Novel Options

Dr. Francois Louw

21:50

Conclusion of Day 2 & Conference

Closing remarks

Conference passport draw

22:50

*25% of Session time will be dedicated to Q&A.

Conference Day 2

Pelvic pain meets yoga, disability management, virtual & mediated reality, trauma-informed care & psychedelic-assisted therapy.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18

Registration

Palomino Prefunction

21:15

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Dr. Werner Becker

21:50

What is Migraine?

Dr. Werner Becker

22:00

Diagnosis & Management of Post-Traumatic Migraine

Dr. Chantal Debert

22:10

Approach to Acute Migraine Therapy

Dr. Jennifer Bestard

22:45

Dinner Buffet

Exhibitor booths are open

23:20

Pharmacological Prevention of Migraine and the new Canadian Headache Society
Guidelines

Dr. Farnaz Amoozegar

24:05

Depression and anxiety management in patients with migraines, a pharmacologic
approach

Dr. Aaron Mackie

24:45

Clinical Tips for Better Outcomes in Patients with Migraine from a Psychologist

Dr. Elisabeth Saxton

01:20

Panel Discussion

All Presenters

01:55

Closing Remarks & Conclusion

Dr. Werner Becker

02:10

*Registration is required. These workshops are designed to complement other sessions that occur later in the conference program.

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to: 

  • Outline the optimal pharmacologic management of migraine, including both acute and preventive treatment.

  • Discuss the management of depression and anxiety in the patient with migraine

  • Discuss the relationship between head trauma and migraine.

  • Utilize psychological approaches to improve clinical outcomes when treating the patient with migraine.

Pre-Conference Workshop 1

Headache & Migraine

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16

Registration

Palomino Prefunction

21:15

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Dr. Ashley Smith

22:00

Acute Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department - Imaging and Management
Considerations

Dr. Sean Patrick

22:10

Conservative Management of Low Back Pain – Highlighting What Is Good
Care and What Is Not: Does Imaging Guide Patient Management?

Dr. Geoff Schneider

22:45

Dinner Buffet

Palomino Prefunction & Palomino E

Exhibitor booths are open

23:20

Practical: 10 Minute Office-Based Assessment of a Patient with Low Back Pain

Dr. Taylor Burnham

24:05

What now? Where to Turn (Imaging? Medications? Surgical Referral?) When
Conservative Care Is Not Successful

Dr. Taylor Burnham

24:45

Beyond the Care Plan: Supporting Return to Work from a Disability Insurer's Perspective

Shelley Bauer

01:20

Panel Discussion

All Presenters

01:55

Closing Remarks & Conclusion

Dr. Ashley Smith

02:10

*Registration is required. These workshops are designed to complement other sessions that occur later in the conference program.

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to: 

  • Develop an evidence-informed framework for the management of both acute and chronic low back pain, inclusive of disability management.

  • Formulate when to utilize appropriate diagnostic imaging, medication, conservative rehabilitation and interventional procedures to guide care for the patient with low back pain.

  • Improve their confidence in performing a 10-minute office-based examination for a patient with low back pain.

Pre-Conference Workshop 2

Low Back Pain: Imaging, Medication, Practical Examination & Appropriate Care Pathway Insights

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16

  • Registration

    Palomino Prefunction

    21:15

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    Welcome & Opening Remarks

    Dr. Ashley Smith

    22:00

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    Acute Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department - Imaging and Management
    Considerations

    Dr. Sean Patrick

    22:10

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    Conservative Management of Low Back Pain – Highlighting What Is Good
    Care and What Is Not: Does Imaging Guide Patient Management?

    Dr. Geoff Schneider

    22:45

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    Dinner Buffet

    Palomino Prefunction & Palomino E

    Exhibitor booths are open

    23:20

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    Practical: 10 Minute Office-Based Assessment of a Patient with Low Back Pain

    Dr. Taylor Burnham

    24:05

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    What now? Where to Turn (Imaging? Medications? Surgical Referral?) When
    Conservative Care Is Not Successful

    Dr. Taylor Burnham

    24:45

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    Beyond the Care Plan: Supporting Return to Work from a Disability Insurer's Perspective

    Shelley Bauer

    01:20

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    Panel Discussion

    All Presenters

    01:55

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    Closing Remarks & Conclusion

    Dr. Ashley Smith

    02:10

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  • Registration

    Palomino Prefunction

    21:15

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    Welcome & Opening Remarks

    Dr. Werner Becker

    21:50

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    What is Migraine?

    Dr. Werner Becker

    22:00

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    Diagnosis & Management of Post-Traumatic Migraine

    Dr. Chantal Debert

    22:10

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    Approach to Acute Migraine Therapy

    Dr. Jennifer Bestard

    22:45

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    Dinner Buffet

    Exhibitor booths are open

    23:20

    Here is a Small Title

    Pharmacological Prevention of Migraine and the new Canadian Headache Society
    Guidelines

    Dr. Farnaz Amoozegar

    24:05

    Here is a Small Title

    Depression and anxiety management in patients with migraines, a pharmacologic
    approach

    Dr. Aaron Mackie

    24:45

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    Clinical Tips for Better Outcomes in Patients with Migraine from a Psychologist

    Dr. Elisabeth Saxton

    01:20

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    Panel Discussion

    All Presenters

    01:55

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    Closing Remarks & Conclusion

    Dr. Werner Becker

    02:10

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  • Breakfast and Registration

    0715h — Wildrose Pre-Function and Ballroom

    13:15

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    Welcome and Introductions

    0800h — Moderated by Dr. Elisabeth Saxton 

    Wildrose Ballroom

    14:00

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    2024 Guideline for Cannabis and Chronic Pain

    0815h — Dr. Jason Busse

    Wildrose Ballroom

    14:15

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    What can we learn from integrative oncology successes in pain management?

    0915h — Dr. Linda Carlson

    Wildrose Ballroom

    15:15

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    Refreshment Break

    1005h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    16:05

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    Welcome back

    1035h — 5 minute *non-accredited presentation

    16:35

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    Exercise and Cancer Pain

    1040h — Dr. Margaret McNeely

    Wildrose Ballroom

    16:40

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    Chronic Pain in Veterans: What we lose, what we gain, and what we need to give up.

    1135h — Duncan Redburn

    Wildrose Ballroom

    17:35

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    Lunch

    1210h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    18:10

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    Presentation Forthcoming

    1230h — Join us for a *non-accredited presentation

    18:30

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    Lunch continued

    1300h — This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    19:00

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    Welcome Back

    1315h — Moderated by Evan Ward 

    Wildrose Ballroom

    19:15

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    The Science of Headache Medicine

    1320h — Dr. Michael Knash

    Wildrose Ballroom

    19:20

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    Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program & Evidence-Based Models of Care – Alberta & Beyond

    1415h — Dr. Magali Robert, Susan Sobey-Fawcett and Dr. Elena Lopatina

    Wildrose Ballroom

    20:15

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    Refreshment Break

    1510h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    21:10

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    Welcome Back

    1540h —

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    Reconsidering Chronic Pain: New Research Validates New Approaches

    1545h — Dr. Howard Schubiner

    Wildrose Ballroom

    21:45

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    Presentation Forthcoming

    1645h — Dr. Payman Hajiazim

    Wildrose Ballroom

    22:45

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    1735h — Closing Remarks and Conclusion of Day One

    23:35

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    Free Evening for Guests

    Free evening for all attendees. If you are dining at the hotel or going into town, please ensure you make reservations in advance.

    23:35

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    1745h — Join our Annual General Meeting (1h) in the Hawthorne Room All attendees are invited.

    23:45

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  • 0715h — Wildrose Prefunction and Ballroom

    Breakfast

    13:15

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    0755h — Moderated by Dr. Ashley Smith 

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Opening Remarks

    13:55

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    0800h — Dr. Maxi Miciak

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Therapeutic Relationships in the Real World

    14:00

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    0855h — Dr. Richard McIlmoyle

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Rising Tides: Collaborative Learning, Care Planning and Treatment Lifts Us All

    14:55

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    0945h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

    Refreshment Break

    15:45

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    1015h — 5 minute *non-accredited presentation

    Welcome Back

    16:15

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    1020h — Drs. Ivonne Hernandez, Reid Friesen, Elisabeth Saxton and Nadine Fennig

    Wildrose Ballroom

    A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

    16:20

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    1115h — Dr. Elan Schneider

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Innovative Strategies for Sensory Neuroplasticity: Advancing Rehabilitation for Persistent Pain (Virtual)

    17:15

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    1205h — Take a break and nourish yourself! Network with our exhibitors and other attendees prior to submitting your passport. 

    15 minute *non-accredited presentation forthcoming.

    Lunch

    18:05

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    1300h — Moderated by Janice Rae

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Welcome back

    19:00

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    1310h — Dr. Dwayne Van Eerd

    Wildrose Ballroom

    Work Disability and Return to Work

    19:10

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    1400h — Check our Schedule for your Breakout Room!

    Transition to Breakout Sessions

    20:00

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Our Full Conference Agenda

A WEEKEND FULL OF PAIN EDUCATION

Interventional Diagnostic Workshop

— Interventional Pain Management and Practical Applications in a Primary Care Setting

— Advanced Spinal Interventions

— Vertebral Augmentation: State of the Art

October 17th | 1130h - 1520h

*light lunch included

Headache and Migraine Workshop

— Sexually Dimorphic Mechanisms of Pain and Migraine 

— Pharmacological Management of Episodic Migraine

— Pills, toxins, 'mAbs', and 'Pants': Pharmacologic treatment of Chronic Migraine

— Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment for Migraine

— Migraine Medications: Accessing Newer Migraine Therapies

October 17th | 1515h - 2025h

*light dinner included

2024 Guideline for Cannabis and Chronic Pain    What can we learn from integrative oncology successes in pain management?    Exercise and Cancer Pain    The Science of Headache Medicine    Chronic Pain in Veterans: What we lose, what we gain, and what we need to give up  •  Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program and Evidence Based Models of Care    Reconsidering Chronic Pain: New research validates new approaches    Therapeutic Relationships in the Real World    Rising Tides:  Collaborative Learning, Care Planning and Treatment Lifts Us All   

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders  •  Innovative Strategies for Sensory Neuroplasticity: Advancing Rehabilitation for Persistent Pain    Work Disability and Return to Work  •  A Clinical Approach to Assessment and Reversal of Primary Pain Syndromes   Convergence: How Modern Yoga Techniques Relieve Pain    TMJ Screening and Examination    Approaching Challenges to Nutrition in Chronic Pain     Encountering the void: a journey into understanding the pelvic floor   Image-guided Interventions for Gluteal Pain of Spinal Origin      

Explore the many topics discussed at our event.

Seize the chance to expand your professional network and exchange insights with experts and peers.

  • Flights are booked to Calgary (YYC) Airport, which is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel and event space. Our discounted travel period includes Monday, October 14, and extends to Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

     

    WestJet

    5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada.*

    2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex, and 10% off Premium base fares for guests traveling Trans-border*.

    * No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings.

     

    Discount Code: 3C7I0TF

    Visit West Jet Conventions to make a booking online.

    Air Canada

    Travel within North America applies a 5% discount on standard fares and 10% on flex fares & higher.

    International Travel applies a 10% discount on standard fares & higher.

    Discount Code: QNHGG8N1

    Visit Air Canada to make a booking online.

  • Shuttle

    Banff Airporter is Banff's original airport shuttle provider. Receive a 15% discount on their daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff. Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type - PainSociety2024 - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. This special rate is valid for travel dates between October 14-23, 2024 if reservation is made at least 1 week prior to the event start.

    Discount Code: PainSociety2024

    Directions

    From Calgary Airport, Access AB-2 N from Airport Rd NE, Barlow Trail NE N and Country Hills Blvd NE. Follow Stoney Trail NW/AB-201 W and Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W to Mt Norquay Rd in Improvement District No. 9. Take the exit toward Banff from Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W. Continue on Mt Norquay Rd to your destination.

  • Daily Self-Parking $32 +gst. 

    Daily Valet Parking $45 +gst.

    Electric Vehicle (Self/Valet) Parking $45 +gst

    Oversized Vehicles Hotel parking is unable to accommodate oversized vehicles. Please visit here for a list of available parking in downtown Banff. Additionally, hotel shuttles are available for convenient transportation to and from your vehicle.

  • Enjoy the many amenities offered at the hotel.

    A fitness center

    Pool and spa area

    Pet-friendly rooms 

    Diverse dining options

    View Dining Options >

Discounted room rates ($279/nt) are available on an exclusive basis prior to September 17th. After this date, they still can be booked at the same rate based on availability. If you would like to extend your stay, please email team@painab.ca

Book your hotel through us to access special rates. 

1400h — Check our Schedule for your Breakout Room!

Transition to Breakout Sessions

1415h — Dr. Magali Robert, Susan Sobey-Fawcett and Dr. Elena Lopatina

Wildrose Ballroom

Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program & Evidence-Based Models of Care – Alberta & Beyond

1510h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.

Refreshment Break

1410h — Dr. Howard Schubiner 

Moderated by Bonnie Klassen in the Hawthorne Room (A/B)

A Clinical Approach to Assessment and Reversal of Primary Pain Syndromes

1020h — Drs. Ivonne Hernandez, Reid Friesen, Elisabeth Saxton and Nadine Fennig

Wildrose Ballroom

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

What's Happening Next?

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Dr. Farnaz Amooegar MD, MSc, FRCPC

Clinical Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine (U Calgary) & Hotchkiss Brain Institute

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.

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Dr. Tim Ayas MD, FRCPC, CCFP, MPH, BSc

Clinical Associate Professor (U Calgary), Section Chief Addictions, Claresholm, Rural Psychiatry

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.

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Dr. Jennifer Bestard FRCPC

Neurologist, Headache Specialist

My 'why' is coming!

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Shelley Bauer B.Ed., PGAP

Rehab Supervisor

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.

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Dr. Werner Becker MD, FRCPC (Neurology)

Professor Emeritus, Cumming School of Medicine (U Calgary) 

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.

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Dr. Chantel T. Debert MD, MSc, FRCPC

Associate Professor (U Calgary), Department of Clinical Neurosciences

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.

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Dr. W Francois Louw FCFP, CCFP(EM)

DA(SA), MBChB(Pret), PgCPain (U Alberta), Adv. Dipl Pain Mgt CAPM (Interventional Pain Management)

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.

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Dr. Aaron Mackie

Coming Soon...

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.

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Dr. Lori Montgomery MD, CCFP, FCFP, CHE

Family Physician with enhanced skills training & focused practice in Pain Management, Clinical Associate Professor (U Calgary)

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'.

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Dr. Sean Patrick MD, FRCPC

Emergency Medicine Physician

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.

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Shelly Prosko PT, C-IAYT

Physical Therapist, Yoga Therapist

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.

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Dr. Magali Robert MD, MSc

Professor, Cumming School of Medicine (U Calgary), Medical Director (Calgary Chronic Pain Program)

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.

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Dr. Charles H. Samuels MD, CCFP, DABSM

Medical Director (Centre for Sleep & Human Performance), Clinical Associate Professor (U Alberta)

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.

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Dr. Elisabeth Saxton R.Psych

Registered Psychologist

My 'why' is coming!

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Dr. Geoff Schneider PT, DSc, PhD, FCAMPT

Clinical Specialist - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

My 'why' is coming!

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Kathryn Schneider PT, PhD, BHScPT, BKin(Hons), DScPT, PhD, DipManipPT

Clinical Specialist - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

My 'why' is coming!

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Dr. Shane Sinclair PhD

Professor, Faculty of Nursing,

Director, Compassion Research Lab,

Adjunct Professor, Cumming School of Medicine (U Calgary)

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.

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Ashley Smith PT, PhD

PhD Physiotherapist, Assistant Research Professor, Dept Clinical Neurosciences (U Calgary)

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.

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Prof. Tasha Stanton

Associate Professor of Clinical Pain Neuroscience (Adelaide U), BScPT, MSc Rehab Science, PhD

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.

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Dr. Eleanor Stein MD, FRCP(C)

Medical Doctor & Psychiatrist

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.

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Danielle Suttie BA, BEd

Person with Lived Experience

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.

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Heather Walker

VP Claims, Disability Management Institute, BSc (Kinesiology), Dipl Human Resources Mgmt

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.

This wouldn't be possible without our passionate exhibitors.

We are enthusiastic collaborators who are dedicated to building a vast network of support and resources.

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    • Access to all presentations throughout the conference.

    • All meals during conference hours.

    • President's Gala Dinner and Dance Saturday evening (adult only, formal event, cash bar is available). Guest tickets can be purchased through our registration portal.

  • Tickets must be purchased online and will not be available onsite.

  • We welcome all physicians, researchers and allied healthcare professionals to this event. Information related to the conference will be located on the Pain Society of Alberta website and will be updated on a regular basis. Please consider adding your name to our outgoing communications to remain informed. We keep emails to a minimum and you can unsubscribe at any time.

  • Please reserve your accommodation prior to September 17th to take advantage of our low rates conference rates exclusive of resort fee and tax. Rooms are available three days pre/post event based on availability. Parking is nearby and can be purchased onsite at $20 per vehicle, per day for self park.

  • You will be asked this question as part of the registration form and all responses will be relayed to the venue. Please identify yourself at the hotel to the venue staff as a second layer of communication.

  • This event will not be recorded and will be in-person event only. If this changes, updates will be circulated via email and posted on our website.

  • Certificates of attendance will be emailed to you within 10 business days after the event concludes.

  • Yes! Please email team@painab.ca if your plans have changed. The registration, minus the Eventbrite fee will be reimbursed up to 11:59pm MT on September 20, 2024. No refunds will be offered after this date. Please allow 7-10 business days to process refunds.

  • It is! Please email the Event Manager to coordinate and change the ticket information.

  • Although this will be a private event, we will be capturing photos. Please advise us at the registration desk if you do not wish to be in any of these.

  • During our event, we will have sponsored presentations/meals. If you choose not to partake, you may dine elsewhere at your own cost.

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This is the space to describe the service and explain how customers or clients can benefit from it. It’s an opportunity to add a short description that includes relevant details, like pricing, duration, location and how to book the service.

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This is the space to describe the service and explain how customers or clients can benefit from it. It’s an opportunity to add a short description that includes relevant details, like pricing, duration, location and how to book the service.

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This is the space to describe the service and explain how customers or clients can benefit from it. It’s an opportunity to add a short description that includes relevant details, like pricing, duration, location and how to book the service.

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