About PSA
The Pain Society of Alberta’s mission is to provide enhanced professional development opportunities in chronic pain management through the facilitation of life-long learning, collaboration, and research. We strive to deliver relevant and current, evidence-based educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Professional Development
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Resoures
The PSA offers health care providers education, pain management tools,
and skills they need to improve the
lives of people living with pain.
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Sleep and Chronic Pain | 00:10
Dr. Atul Khullar
Dr. Atul Khullar is a Psychiatrist and sleep specialist who directs the Northern Alberta Sleep Clinic in Edmonton. He joined the event to discuss techniques in improving sleeping with chronic pain
Movement & Exercise Break | 00:10
Safa Rahman and Stuart Miller
Our first Movement and exercise break! Reconnecting with your body, led by Physiotherapist Safa Rahman, followed by a performance including Physiotherapist Stuart Miller, featuring an acoustic cover.
Acceptance & Commitment | 00:10
Dr. Elisabeth Saxon
Dr. Elisabeth Saxton is a Clinical Psychologist and National Director of Mental Health for CBI Health Group. She speaks on mindfulness and acceptance for patients who strive to live their lives despite managing their pain.
Movement & Exercise Break | 00:10
Alexandra Chisholm
Alexandra (Alex) Chisholm, a Clinical Physiotherapist, introduces us to boxing! Alex holds her post-graduate certificate in Multidisciplinary Pain Management from the University of Alberta.
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition | 00:10
Dr. John Pereira
Join us for lunch, as the Pain Society of Alberta's past president takes you inside his kitchen to discuss and whip up some Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition.
Movement & Exercise Break | 00:10
Erica DeNeve
Erica DeNeve has been a Massage Therapist for 22 years. She helps people manage chronic pain and rare musculoskeletal diseases.
Medical Cannabis for Pain | 00:10
Dr. Rob Tanguay and Christelle Zacharki
Is cannabis something that would benefit me? Our current President, Dr. Rob Tanguay and Pharmacist Christelle Zacharki delve into Medical Cannabis for Pain.
Patient Experience | 00:10
Tracy Fossum
Tracy Fossum, a veteran chronic pain advocate and creator of Help Alberta's Pain to give patients a community and larger voice in the province. She has lived with pain all her life, and is committed to ensuring that all patients have help and hope in their journey.
Q and A | 00:10
Our distinguished panel of speakers answering your questions.
