There is a session for everyone.
New patients without a referral and existing patients can self-book and attend any Group Medical Visit as the entry route to accessing all other Group Medical Visits.
Please sign up for the class in advance. If there is minimum patient registration, the class may be cancelled.
The session will be closed to booking 1 hour before it starts and the specific Zoom link is emailed to registrants.
Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain (7/14) - 14 Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler This course is delivered as a weekly 14-part series with Dr. Perel-Winkler. A 90-minute education and experiential group visit that incorporates pain science education with techniques to manage widespread pain and other symptoms that are experienced with central sensitivity (sleep issues, IBS, fatigue, brain […]
Safe Movement: Low Back, trunk & core (3 part series) Dr. Ian Tsang and Lindsay Rite This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist. Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, […]
Headache, Neck and Facial Pain (5/5) - 5-Part Series Dr. Micah Burns and Neurologist, Dr. Rafaela Magalhaes This didactic 5-part series is co-facilitated by pain specialist Dr. Burns and Neurologist Dr. Magalhaes Sessions will cover the most prevalent types of primary and secondary headaches and facial pain, pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain, drug treatment, […]
Anatomy of a Healing Journey (3/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler What is healing? How do I know if I'm making the right decisions for myself on this journey? Dr. Alexandra answers these questions and takes you through 4 core tools that are essential in successfully navigating your healing journey. Full Description: Session 1: You […]
Qigong Movement Dr. Navid Mohammadi and Amy Kiara Ruth This weekly recurring movement class includes Qigong-based breathing techniques and movement sequences as well as guided embodiment explorations to deepen understanding of kinesiology movement principles. Qigong (or Chi Kung) means energy cultivation, or energy work. Qigong, like its sister practice, Tai Chi (energy training), is ancient […]
Brain Mastery (8/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau Dr. Lau is a board-certified anesthesiologist, MindValley Mckenna certified hypnotherapist, and interventional pain specialist who shares 40+ years of changing pain-to-life lived experience to create this interactive and didactic 8-part series by: Using brain chemistry and neuroscience to achieve better pain control. Applying group hypnotherapy to […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Orientation CPC Core Pain Program Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive didactic session provides an orientation to our clinic, our Core Pain Program, and other services that we offer. This session is recommended and suitable for patients who are just starting their journey with us and want to learn more about how we […]
Pilates Dr. Renata Issy and Krista Friesen This weekly recurring movement class is designed to build strength, balance, and flexibility through alignment-based movements. We will practice core activation, connecting to forgotten muscles, and finding ease and fun within challenge. This class will explore both isolated muscle movements such as feet and ankle movements, shoulders, and […]
Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain (8/14) - 14 Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler This course is delivered as a weekly 14-part series with Dr. Perel-Winkler. A 90-minute education and experiential group visit that incorporates pain science education with techniques to manage widespread pain and other symptoms that are experienced with central sensitivity (sleep issues, IBS, fatigue, brain […]
Therapeutic Yoga Dr. Archili Miminoshvili and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class is a blended session of gentle movement, breath work and deep stretch to harmonize the Mind, Body, Spirit energy. You will experience a yin/yang approach to this class with balanced rest and movement. The mind, physical, emotional and spirit bodies will be […]
Brain Health for Life (5/8) - 8 Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau and Neurologist, Dr. Rafaela Magalhaes This unique and didactic 8-part series is co-facilitated by pain specialist Dr. Lau and neurologist Dr. Magalhaes. Each session delves into brain physiology, provides practical tips to improve brain function, body health and emotional resilience. In this series, […]
Safe Movement: Low Back, Trunk & Core (3/3) - 3-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Leroy Ho This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist. Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, […]
Yoga for Widespread Pain Dr. Renata Issy and Cheryl Uphill During this weekly recurring yoga class, you may experience the somatical (physiological) side of Yoga Therapy and education on how to prop yourself during any stretch or yoga class for the painful or injured body. Gain knowledge from your own body wisdom while being guided […]
Kundalini Yoga Dr. Brenda Lau and Carolynne Millard This is a weekly recurring yoga class. Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. This practice allows you to awaken to your full potential and true self through a series of physical movements, meditations, breathing and mantra. Kundalini Yoga benefits: Strengthens the nervous system, increases […]
Restorative Yoga Dr. Ilana Winrob and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on stillness, letting go of stress and tension, nervous system regulation, finding ease and resting deeply. The class offers a longer amount of time (5 to 15 minutes) in each pose to find deep relaxation. The following props would be useful: […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Anatomy of a Healing Journey (4/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler What is healing? How do I know if I'm making the right decisions for myself on this journey? Dr. Alexandra answers these questions and takes you through 4 core tools that are essential in successfully navigating your healing journey. Full Description: Session 1: You […]
Mindful Communication (2/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This is a didactic 4-part series. Persistent pain is a misunderstood condition, often doubted and disbelieved, and as a result, people living with it can struggle to feel seen and understood. This program has been developed to support people struggling in this way. […]
Relaxation (4/9) - 9-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This didactic 9-part series dives deep into the stress management and relaxation training concepts taught in the second session of Empowering You to Changepain. Over the course of the 9 sessions, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of tools, […]
Healing After Trauma (2/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Rassamee Ling and Amy Ruth This is a didactic 4-part series. Stress impacts us all – trauma occurs when stressful events or situations overwhelm our system, impeding healing and recovery. Trauma essentially results from circumstances that are too fast, too much, or too soon. In this GMV […]
Qigong Movement Dr. Navid Mohammadi and Amy Kiara Ruth This weekly recurring movement class includes Qigong-based breathing techniques and movement sequences as well as guided embodiment explorations to deepen understanding of kinesiology movement principles. Qigong (or Chi Kung) means energy cultivation, or energy work. Qigong, like its sister practice, Tai Chi (energy training), is ancient […]
Brain Mastery (1/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau Dr. Lau is a board-certified anesthesiologist, MindValley Mckenna certified hypnotherapist, and interventional pain specialist who shares 40+ years of changing pain-to-life lived experience to create this interactive and didactic 8-part series by: Using brain chemistry and neuroscience to achieve better pain control. Applying group hypnotherapy to […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Pilates Dr. Renata Issy and Krista Friesen This weekly recurring movement class is designed to build strength, balance, and flexibility through alignment-based movements. We will practice core activation, connecting to forgotten muscles, and finding ease and fun within challenge. This class will explore both isolated muscle movements such as feet and ankle movements, shoulders, and […]
Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain (9/14) - 14 Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler This course is delivered as a weekly 14-part series with Dr. Perel-Winkler. A 90-minute education and experiential group visit that incorporates pain science education with techniques to manage widespread pain and other symptoms that are experienced with central sensitivity (sleep issues, IBS, fatigue, brain […]
Empowering (6/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Empowering (8/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Therapeutic Yoga Dr. Archili Miminoshvili and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class is a blended session of gentle movement, breath work and deep stretch to harmonize the Mind, Body, Spirit energy. You will experience a yin/yang approach to this class with balanced rest and movement. The mind, physical, emotional and spirit bodies will be […]
Brain Health for Life (6/8) - 8 Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau and Neurologist, Dr. Rafaela Magalhaes This unique and didactic 8-part series is co-facilitated by pain specialist Dr. Lau and neurologist Dr. Magalhaes. Each session delves into brain physiology, provides practical tips to improve brain function, body health and emotional resilience. In this series, […]
Safe Movement: Hip, Knee & Legs (1/3) - 3-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Lindsay Rite This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist. Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, […]
Kundalini Yoga Dr. Brenda Lau and Carolynne Millard This is a weekly recurring yoga class. Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. This practice allows you to awaken to your full potential and true self through a series of physical movements, meditations, breathing and mantra. Kundalini Yoga benefits: Strengthens the nervous system, increases […]
Restorative Yoga Dr. Ilana Winrob and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on stillness, letting go of stress and tension, nervous system regulation, finding ease and resting deeply. The class offers a longer amount of time (5 to 15 minutes) in each pose to find deep relaxation. The following props would be useful: […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Yoga for Beginners Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on foundation, alignment and the sequential building of poses as well as breathing techniques, from the basic to complex. If you are new, or newer to yoga or perhaps are looking for a refresher of the yoga basics – this […]
Mitochondrial Bootcamp (1/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler The mitochondria are well known to be the 'energy powerhouse of the cell', and more and more research points to the health of our mitochondria as the pivotal piece leading to health or disease. By incorporating cutting edge research in Quantum Biology and Integrative Medicine, Dr. […]
Empowering (2/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Mindful Communication (3/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This is a didactic 4-part series. Persistent pain is a misunderstood condition, often doubted and disbelieved, and as a result, people living with it can struggle to feel seen and understood. This program has been developed to support people struggling in this way. […]
Relaxation (5/9) - 9-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This didactic 9-part series dives deep into the stress management and relaxation training concepts taught in the second session of Empowering You to Changepain. Over the course of the 9 sessions, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of tools, […]
Healing After Trauma (3/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Rassamee Ling and Amy Ruth This is a didactic 4-part series. Stress impacts us all – trauma occurs when stressful events or situations overwhelm our system, impeding healing and recovery. Trauma essentially results from circumstances that are too fast, too much, or too soon. In this GMV […]
Kundalini Yoga Dr. Ian Tsang and Carolynne Millard This is a weekly recurring yoga class. Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. This practice allows you to awaken to your full potential and true self through a series of physical movements, meditations, breathing and mantra. Kundalini Yoga benefits: Strengthens the nervous system, increases […]
Qigong Movement Dr. Navid Mohammadi and Amy Kiara Ruth This weekly recurring movement class includes Qigong-based breathing techniques and movement sequences as well as guided embodiment explorations to deepen understanding of kinesiology movement principles. Qigong (or Chi Kung) means energy cultivation, or energy work. Qigong, like its sister practice, Tai Chi (energy training), is ancient […]
Brain Mastery (2/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau Dr. Lau is a board-certified anesthesiologist, MindValley Mckenna certified hypnotherapist, and interventional pain specialist who shares 40+ years of changing pain-to-life lived experience to create this interactive and didactic 8-part series by: Using brain chemistry and neuroscience to achieve better pain control. Applying group hypnotherapy to […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Orientation CPC Core Pain Program Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive didactic session provides an orientation to our clinic, our Core Pain Program, and other services that we offer. This session is recommended and suitable for patients who are just starting their journey with us and want to learn more about how we […]
Pilates Dr. Renata Issy and Krista Friesen This weekly recurring movement class is designed to build strength, balance, and flexibility through alignment-based movements. We will practice core activation, connecting to forgotten muscles, and finding ease and fun within challenge. This class will explore both isolated muscle movements such as feet and ankle movements, shoulders, and […]
Empowering (7/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Empowering (1/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Brain Health for Life (7/8) - 8 Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau and Neurologist, Dr. Rafaela Magalhaes This unique and didactic 8-part series is co-facilitated by pain specialist Dr. Lau and neurologist Dr. Magalhaes. Each session delves into brain physiology, provides practical tips to improve brain function, body health and emotional resilience. In this series, […]
Safe Movement: Hip, Knee & Legs (2/3) - 3-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Lindsay Rite This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist. Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, […]
Restorative Yoga Dr. Ilana Winrob and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on stillness, letting go of stress and tension, nervous system regulation, finding ease and resting deeply. The class offers a longer amount of time (5 to 15 minutes) in each pose to find deep relaxation. The following props would be useful: […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Yoga for Beginners Dr. Ian Tsang and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on foundation, alignment and the sequential building of poses as well as breathing techniques, from the basic to complex. If you are new, or newer to yoga or perhaps are looking for a refresher of the yoga basics – this […]
Mitochondrial Bootcamp (2/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler The mitochondria are well known to be the 'energy powerhouse of the cell', and more and more research points to the health of our mitochondria as the pivotal piece leading to health or disease. By incorporating cutting edge research in Quantum Biology and Integrative Medicine, Dr. […]
Empowering (3/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Mindful Communication (4/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This is a didactic 4-part series. Persistent pain is a misunderstood condition, often doubted and disbelieved, and as a result, people living with it can struggle to feel seen and understood. This program has been developed to support people struggling in this way. […]
Relaxation (6/9) - 9-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Sarah Jamieson This didactic 9-part series dives deep into the stress management and relaxation training concepts taught in the second session of Empowering You to Changepain. Over the course of the 9 sessions, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of tools, […]
Healing After Trauma (4/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Rassamee Ling and Amy Ruth This is a didactic 4-part series. Stress impacts us all – trauma occurs when stressful events or situations overwhelm our system, impeding healing and recovery. Trauma essentially results from circumstances that are too fast, too much, or too soon. In this GMV […]
Qigong Movement Dr. Navid Mohammadi and Amy Kiara Ruth This weekly recurring movement class includes Qigong-based breathing techniques and movement sequences as well as guided embodiment explorations to deepen understanding of kinesiology movement principles. Qigong (or Chi Kung) means energy cultivation, or energy work. Qigong, like its sister practice, Tai Chi (energy training), is ancient […]
Brain Mastery (3/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau Dr. Lau is a board-certified anesthesiologist, MindValley Mckenna certified hypnotherapist, and interventional pain specialist who shares 40+ years of changing pain-to-life lived experience to create this interactive and didactic 8-part series by: Using brain chemistry and neuroscience to achieve better pain control. Applying group hypnotherapy to […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Renata Issy and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Strength and Kinesiology Dr. Archili Miminoshvili and Maria Liaskas This weekly reoccurring class guides you on how to safely build physical resiliency through a blend of education and movement-based sessions. Each 90-minute class consists of an active strengthening component with educational breaks to allow for adequate rest. You will learn about the principles of resistance training and the keys to progressive loading to support […]
Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain (10/14) - 14 Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler This course is delivered as a weekly 14-part series with Dr. Perel-Winkler. A 90-minute education and experiential group visit that incorporates pain science education with techniques to manage widespread pain and other symptoms that are experienced with central sensitivity (sleep issues, IBS, fatigue, brain […]
Pilates Dr. Renata Issy and Krista Friesen This weekly recurring movement class is designed to build strength, balance, and flexibility through alignment-based movements. We will practice core activation, connecting to forgotten muscles, and finding ease and fun within challenge. This class will explore both isolated muscle movements such as feet and ankle movements, shoulders, and […]
Empowering (8/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Empowering (2/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Brain Health for Life (8/8) - 8 Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau and Neurologist, Dr. Rafaela Magalhaes This unique and didactic 8-part series is co-facilitated by pain specialist Dr. Lau and neurologist Dr. Magalhaes. Each session delves into brain physiology, provides practical tips to improve brain function, body health and emotional resilience. In this series, […]
Safe Movement: Hip, Knee & Legs (3/3) - 3-Part Series Dr. Ian Tsang and Lindsay Rite This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist. Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, […]
Dr. Ian Tsang and Lindsay Rite Safe Movement: Hip, Knee & Legs This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, function, dysfunction and practical rehabilitation […]
Yoga for Widespread Pain Dr. Renata Issy and Cheryl Uphill During this weekly recurring yoga class, you may experience the somatical (physiological) side of Yoga Therapy and education on how to prop yourself during any stretch or yoga class for the painful or injured body. Gain knowledge from your own body wisdom while being guided […]
Restorative Yoga Dr. Ilana Winrob and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on stillness, letting go of stress and tension, nervous system regulation, finding ease and resting deeply. The class offers a longer amount of time (5 to 15 minutes) in each pose to find deep relaxation. The following props would be useful: […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Brenda Lau and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Yoga for Beginners Dr. Brenda Lau and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on foundation, alignment and the sequential building of poses as well as breathing techniques, from the basic to complex. If you are new, or newer to yoga or perhaps are looking for a refresher of the yoga basics – this […]
Mitochondrial Bootcamp (3/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler The mitochondria are well known to be the 'energy powerhouse of the cell', and more and more research points to the health of our mitochondria as the pivotal piece leading to health or disease. By incorporating cutting edge research in Quantum Biology and Integrative Medicine, Dr. […]
Empowering (4/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Self-Compassion (1/6) - 6-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson The evidence-base for cultivating more compassion in the face of persistent pain is explored in our Empowering program. We know that higher levels of self-compassion are found to increase well-being, decrease stress, foster resilience, and increase motivation. The next step is doing the work […]
Relaxation (7/9) - 9-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This didactic 9-part series dives deep into the stress management and relaxation training concepts taught in the second session of Empowering You to Changepain. Over the course of the 9 sessions, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of tools, […]
Qigong Movement Dr. Navid Mohammadi and Amy Kiara Ruth This weekly recurring movement class includes Qigong-based breathing techniques and movement sequences as well as guided embodiment explorations to deepen understanding of kinesiology movement principles. Qigong (or Chi Kung) means energy cultivation, or energy work. Qigong, like its sister practice, Tai Chi (energy training), is ancient […]
Brain Mastery (4/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Brenda Lau Dr. Lau is a board-certified anesthesiologist, MindValley Mckenna certified hypnotherapist, and interventional pain specialist who shares 40+ years of changing pain-to-life lived experience to create this interactive and didactic 8-part series by: Using brain chemistry and neuroscience to achieve better pain control. Applying group hypnotherapy to […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Renata Issy and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Pilates Dr. Renata Issy and Krista Friesen This weekly recurring movement class is designed to build strength, balance, and flexibility through alignment-based movements. We will practice core activation, connecting to forgotten muscles, and finding ease and fun within challenge. This class will explore both isolated muscle movements such as feet and ankle movements, shoulders, and […]
Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain (11/14) - 14-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler This course is delivered as a weekly 14-part series with Dr. Perel-Winkler. A 90-minute education and experiential group visit that incorporates pain science education with techniques to manage widespread pain and other symptoms that are experienced with central sensitivity (sleep issues, IBS, fatigue, brain fog, […]
Empowering (3/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Archili Miminoshvili and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Therapeutic Yoga Dr. Archili Miminoshvili and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class is a blended session of gentle movement, breath work and deep stretch to harmonize the Mind, Body, Spirit energy. You will experience a yin/yang approach to this class with balanced rest and movement. The mind, physical, emotional and spirit bodies will be […]
Safe Movement: Neck Pain & Headache (1/3) - 3-Part Series Dr. Naser Albrazi and Leroy Ho This multi-component program explores the complexity of our bodies through the lens of a movement specialist. Classes will individually cover all regions of the body: neck, headaches, low back, shoulder, knee, and more! Content covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, […]
Empowering (1/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Headache, Neck and Facial Pain (1/5) - 5-Part Series Dr. Micah Burns and Neurologist, Dr. Rafaela Magalhaes This didactic 5-part series is co-facilitated by pain specialist Dr. Burns and Neurologist Dr. Magalhaes. Sessions will cover the most prevalent types of primary and secondary headaches and facial pain, pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain, drug treatment, […]
Restorative Yoga Dr. Ilana Winrob and Cheryl Uphill This weekly recurring yoga class focuses on stillness, letting go of stress and tension, nervous system regulation, finding ease and resting deeply. The class offers a longer amount of time (5 to 15 minutes) in each pose to find deep relaxation. The following props would be useful: […]
Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Emmanuel Abreu and Klara Kroupa This weekly recurring movement class will safely guide you through a whole body wake up routine. We will progress through safe and progressive joint movements. Your neuromuscular system will wake up as we sequentially turn on and strategically activate the superficial and deep […]
Mitochondrial Bootcamp (4/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler The mitochondria are well known to be the 'energy powerhouse of the cell', and more and more research points to the health of our mitochondria as the pivotal piece leading to health or disease. By incorporating cutting edge research in Quantum Biology and Integrative Medicine, Dr. […]
Empowering (5/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This interactive and didactic 8-part series empowers you to learn more about chronic pain and the best ways to manage it. Our highly trained facilitators and physicians will discuss gold-standard self-management tools and strategies, and connect you with resources both inside and outside changepain […]
Self-Compassion (2/6) - 6-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson The evidence-base for cultivating more compassion in the face of persistent pain is explored in our Empowering program. We know that higher levels of self-compassion are found to increase well-being, decrease stress, foster resilience, and increase motivation. The next step is doing the work […]
Relaxation (8/9) - 9-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Sarah Jamieson This didactic 9-part series dives deep into the stress management and relaxation training concepts taught in the second session of Empowering You to Changepain. Over the course of the 9 sessions, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of tools, […]
Somatic Therapy (1/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Navid Mohammadi and Amy Kiara Ruth This interactive and gentle movement 4-part series creates space to gently support wellbeing through breath, movement, sensory awareness, and embodiment explorations. These sessions are designed to offer an experience of moving from a place of (relative) ease and calm – modification and […]
Sleep (1/5) - 5-Part Series Dr. Renata Issy and Krista Friesen This didactic 5-part series helps to improve your sleep. If you struggle with sleep, take this program. Research finds that, when people are struggling with pain and sleep, they do better when they focus on improving their sleep. This program will coach you through […]
Kundalini Yoga Dr. Curtis May and Carolynne Millard This is a weekly recurring yoga class. Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. This practice allows you to awaken to your full potential and true self through a series of physical movements, meditations, breathing and mantra. Kundalini Yoga benefits: Strengthens the nervous system, increases […]
