Qigong Movement Amy Kiara Ruth and Dr. Navid Mohammadi 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 […]

Safe Movement: Morning Stretch & Activation Dr. Susan Bright 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 […]

Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain  (12/14) - 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, […]

Therapeutic Yoga Cheryl Uphill and Dr. Archili Miminoshvili 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 […]

Empowering (6/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Susan Bright 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 […]

Yoga for Widespread Pain Dr. Susan Bright and Cheryl Uphill During this weekly recurring yoga class, you may experience the somatica (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 […]

Headache, Neck and Facial Pain (3/4) - 4-Part Series Dr. Micah Burns This didactic 4-part series is facilitated by pain specialist, Dr. Burns. Sessions will cover the most prevalent types of primary and secondary headaches and facial pain, pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain, drug treatment, interventional procedures, medication overuse, multidisciplinary approaches, self-management and comorbidities […]

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. Susan Bright 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. Susan Bright 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 (4/8) - 8-Part Series Dr. Susan Bright 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. Susan Bright 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. Susan Bright 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 […]