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Limited access to timely, affordable, and high-quality healthcare continues to widen the gap between healthcare providers and individuals with lived experiences.

So join us as we dive into discomfort, because sometimes, the most painful conversations are the ones that matter the most.

Limited access to timely, affordable, and high-quality healthcare continues to widen the gap between healthcare providers and individuals with lived experiences.

So join us as we dive into discomfort, because sometimes, the most painful conversations are the ones that matter the most.

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2024 Submissions

Developed to engage and mobilize new perspectives to teach and communicate about pain and its impact on social life.  

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

1410h — Dr. Ivonne Hernandez and Dr. Reid Friesen 

Moderated by Penny Barnes in the Hawthorne Room (C)

TMJ screening & TMJ Examination: An Interactive Workshop

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

    Workshop

    Lunch

    1530h — Marlene Graham and Carolyn Barber
    Moderator: Penny Barnes
    Room: Hawthorne A/B

    Saturday

    Approaching Challenges to Nutrition in Chronic Pain

    Discuss the mechanisms underlying CGRP involvement in migraine and
    outline comprehensive treatment programs.

    Friday

    Headache and Migraine Workshop

    0815h — Dr. Jason Busse

    Friday

    2024 Guideline for Cannabis and Chronic Pain

    0800h — Dr. Maxi Miciak

    Workshop

    Therapeutic Relationships in the Real World

    0915h — Dr. Linda Carlson

    Friday

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

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    Friday

    Closing Remarks and Conclusion

    1410h — Dr. Ivonne Hernandez and Dr. Reid Friesen
    Moderator: Penny Barnes
    Room: Hawthorne C

    Saturday

    TMJ screening & TMJ Examination: An Interactive Workshop

    0800h — Moderated by Dr. Elisabeth Saxton
    Wildrose Ballroom

    Friday

    Welcome and Introductions

    2020h — Dr. Werner Becker

    Friday

    Closing Remarks

    1500h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is the last time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees prior to submitting your passport.

    Saturday

    Refreshment Break

    1545h — Dr. Howard Schubiner

    Workshop

    Reconsidering Chronic Pain: New Research Validates New Approaches

    1735h — Closing Remarks and Conclusion of Day One

    Workshop

    1200h — Moderated by Dr. Ashley Smith
    Wildrose Ballroom – Salon A

    Saturday

    Welcome and Opening Remarks

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

    Saturday

    Refreshment Break

    1645h — Dr. Payman Hajiazim

    Workshop

    Presentation Forthcoming

    OCTOBER 13TH - 14TH

Our Full Conference Agenda

A WEEKEND FULL OF PAIN EDUCATION

Penny Kowalchuk,

Person with Lived Experience of Pain

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.

Maureen Fowler

More details incoming

My 'why' is coming!

Suzanne Buchanan,

MN, NP with Blood Tribe Health Corp

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.

Dr Carlos Malpica-Vera

Family Physician

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.

Amanda Sowiak,

More details incoming

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'.

Jignesh Desai,

Pharmacist

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.

Trevor Sakatch

Kinesiologist, Alberta Health Services

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.

Nicole Quinlan

Kinesiologist, Alberta Health Services

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.

Shana Wandler

Recreational Therapist, Alberta Health Services

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.

Koji Duncan

CO(c), MSc (RS), Adaptive Technologies

My 'why' is coming!

Julie Swanson

Better Choices, Better Health

My 'why' is coming!

Registration for AHS and Primary Care Network Physicians and Allied Healthcare Providers is funded through the generosity of The South Zone Primary Care Network Committee.

Know Pain Know Gain: Collaborative Care
in Chronic Pain

May 24, 2024 | 1300 - 1615h

Who Should Attend

Any health care provider treating chronic pain including Physicians,
Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Dieticians, Occupational
Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Chiropractors,
Kinesiologists, Recreational Therapists.

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