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                                            The Healing Pain Summit 2016Monday September 12th to Saturday September 17th, 2016September is National Pain Month.Help us spread the message of hope and healing and end our global pain epidemic!A virtual online summit hosted by Dr. Joe Tatta, author of Heal Your Pain Now; A revolutionary program to reset your brain and body for a pain-free life.End Chronic, Persistent Pain Caused by Musculoskeletal, Autoimmune, metabolic, Stress, Anxiety and Trauma with a focus on natural, non-invasive, non-pharmacologic interventions.Free Online Event: September 12th – 17th, 2016Join Dr, Joe Tatta, DPT, CNS as he interviews experts in the fields of medicine, physical therapy, nutrition, psychology, spirituality, personal development and more. The healing pain summit is a FREE online health and wellness summit that launches September 12th – 17th 2016. Some benefits of joining this online event include…    Interviews with 25+ world-renowned experts sharing powerful solutions to alleviate pain and chronic health conditions so you can feel better and live an active life.    Learn an integrated approach to pain relief and treatment.    Learn which conditions are usually associated with persistent pain and how to address them, including fibromyalgia, spinal pain, pelvic pain, adrenal fatigue, headaches, diabetes, thyroid issues and more.    Learn tools, strategies and techniques you can apply right now to alleviate pain.    How to eliminate the cause of the pain and focus on healing.    Find natural and effective ways to eradicate your pain.    Discover the cutting edge science shaping the way pain is resolved and how you can apply it right NOW.    Learn why you are not your diagnosis and recovery is possible.    Be Empowered, Take Charge and Feel Hopeful!    Practitioners…Practical Solutions to Help Your Clients and Patients.    Your HostDr. Joe Tatta, DPT, CNSInterview Topic: How to End Pain Now; Strategies for Fast and Lasting Pain Relief!Dr. Joe Tatta is a doctor of physical therapy, board certified nutrition specialist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in treating persistent pain and lifestyle-related metabolic and autoimmune health issues. His mission is to create a new paradigm around treating persistent pain and reverse our global pain epidemic. He is the creator of the Healing Pain Online Summit and The Healing Pain Podcast designed to broaden the conversation around natural strategies toward solving persistent pain. Dr. Tatta is the author of the soon to be released book Heal Your Pain Now; A revolutionary program to reset your brain and body for a pain-free life by Da Capo Press. He is currently in private practice in New York City, New York and also provides Online Health Consulting to help people achieve their optimal level of vitality and freedom from chronic disease. Learn more by visiting www.drjoetatta.com.The ExpertsDr. Susanne Bennett, DCInterview Topic: Methylation 101: How to hack your genes for optimal pain-relief Dr. Susanne Bennett is a chiropractic physician specializing in allergies, clinical nutrition, skin health, anti-aging and lifestyle medicine, and is the best selling author of The 7 Day Allergy Makeover – a step-by-step program providing clinically proven, natural solutions to eliminate allergies and restore vibrant health from the inside out.As one of the country’s leading holistic allergy specialists, Dr. Susanne has been promoting health and wellness for over twenty-six years. She hosts her own radio show, “Wellness For Life” on RadioMD and iHeart Radio, and is devoted to sharing the best health strategies and providing easy to implement tips to improve your life and start feeling better today, the all-natural way.Dr. Susanne is also the CEO and Founder of PURIGENEX, a skin care company dedicated to creating non-invasive products and cutting edge formulations to help prevent aging, rejuvenate and restore optimal skin health. Her philosophy is that “healthy skin leads to better health.”As a mentor and lecturer, Dr. Susanne frequently speaks to professional and consumer audiences globally. Her work has been featured in numerous television outlets and publications, including Fox New with Dr. Manny, ABC Family Channel, Extra NBC, Good Day LA, Marie Claire, Woman’s World Magazine, Women’s Health and OK Magazine.For more information on Dr. Susanne, please visit her websites at drsusanne.comDr. Terry Wahls, MDInterview Topic: Dealing with the Pain of a Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion – Strategies to Speed Your RecoveryDr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic and conducts clinical trials. Dr. Terry Wahls is also the Director for Extended Care and Rehab Service Line at the Veteran Affairs Iowa City Health Care System. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine and the paperback, The Wahls Protocol A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles and teaches the public and medical community about the healing power of intensive nutrition.You can learn more about her work from her website: www.terrywahls.com. She is conducting clinical trials testing the effect of nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat MS. She is also committed to teaching the public and medical community about the healing power of the Paleo diet and therapeutic lifestyle changes to restore health and vitality to our citizens. Follow her on Facebook (Terry Wahls MD) Follow her on twitter at @TerryWahls.Dr. Robyn Benson, DOMInterview Topic: 5 Highly Effective Pain Solutions You Want to Know AboutDr. Robyn Benson, DOM is a pioneer of the Self-Care Revolution, which aims to transform lives and healthcare, one person at a time. This mission has been fueled by lessons she’s learned and the wisdom and insights she’s GAINED on her transformational journey as a doctor of Oriental medicine, which includes traveling to more than 70 countries to learn from indigenous people. For the past 23 years, she’s applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, herbs, IV therapies and cutting-edge energy medicine to help patients achieve optimal, radiant and sustainable health. In 2005, Dr. Robyn founded Santa Fe Soul, an innovative healthcare center which now has a staff of 25 practitioners. A mother, adventure enthusiast, world traveler, author and speaker, Dr. Robyn brings a decidedly holistic approach to 21st-Century healthcare.Dr. Tami Meraglia, MDInterview Topic: Could Hormone Imbalance be Making Your Pain Worse?Dr. Tami Meraglia, MD is a double board certified MD in both Aesthetic Medicine and Integrative Naturopathic Medicine and the author of The Nationally Best Selling book The Hormone Secret. She is on the faculty of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and a key note speaker for the American Academy of Anti-aging. As a leading expert in the cosmetic and natural medicine industry, she speaks nationally and internationally and has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox National News and has hosted multiple radio shows. She lives in Seattle and is the owner and Medical Director of Vitality Medispa and Medical Clinic where she sees patients there and all over the USA via skype appointments.Jessica Drummond, MSPT, CCNInterview Topic: Women and Pain: Healthcare Bias in Pain Treatment and the Physiology of Pain in WomenJessica Drummond, MPT, CCN, CHC, the Founder and CEO of the Integrative Pelvic Health Institute is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women’s and pelvic health conditions.She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare.Having over a decade of experience as a women’s and pelvic physical therapist plus owning a private women’s health clinical nutrition and coaching practice gives her a unique perspective on the integrative, conservative options for pelvic pain management. Jessica was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and Duke Integrative Medicine. She is currently a doctoral student in clinical nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Website: http://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBNInterview Topic: Why Balancing Blood Sugar is the Fastest Way to Alleviate Pain, Prevent Diabetes and Maintain an Active Life!Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional endocrinology, the science of rebalancing the body and restoring energy and vitality by balancing hormones. Her approach combines the ancient healing wisdom of whole fresh foods and herbs with functional medicine assessments. She’s a doctor of chiropractic with a master’s degree in nutrition, and certifications in herbal medicine, acupuncture and Heart Math. Dr. Ritamarie is also the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, where she trains doctors, nurses, nutritionists, health coaches and other practitioners. Her mission is to transform our health care system so that each and every person has access to true health care, ie “root cause health care” rather than the “band-aid” approach of our broken disease management system.She can be reached at www.drritamarie.com and www.NutritionalEndocrinology.comMira Dessey, NEInterview Topic: Food Additives and Inflammation: Food Ingredients that You Need to Remove from Your DietMira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, is a holistic nutritionist, a popular public speaker, and the author of The Pantry Principle: How to Read the Label and Understand What’s Really in your Food. She is a professional member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, and the American Holistic Health Association. She speaks frequently on how to navigate the grocery store’s mammoth packaged food stock, to decipher confusing food labels, understand the relationship of food additives to poor health, and to find real food. She believes it’s not just what you eat, but what’s in what you eat. theingredientguru.comNiki GratrixInterview Topic: The Role Of Emotional Trauma in Chronic Pain ConditionsNiki Gratrix is an award-winning internationally renowned registered nutritionist and health writer specializing in stress and mind-body medicine. In 2005 she co-founded one of the largest mind-body clinics in integrative medicine in the UK with patients in 35 countries where she worked as Director of Nutrition until 2010. The clinic published a preliminary study in 2012 on its results with patients in the British Medical Journal Open. In August 2015 she hosted the largest ever free online health summit on overcoming fatigue interviewing 29 world leading experts on optimising energy with over 30,000 attendees. See more at TheAbundantEnergySummit.Debora WayneInterview Topic: “Live Pain Free” – Rapidly Remove the Hidden Reasons for Your Pain & Suffering with Biofield Healing TMDebora Wayne, founder of “The Pain Free Living Program TM,” is an internationally known pain-release and energy expert who specializes in helping those who suffer from Chronic Pain, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Immune Weakness, Addictions, and more.Her transformational programs are proven to help people regain their energy, and get their lives back on a joy-filled track, while releasing the hidden reasons which cause physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual pain and symptoms that don’t and won’t show up on medical tests.Many of Debora’s past clients have reported complete and total elimination of severe conditions even though nothing else they tried worked.Since her own “health wake-up call” 32 years ago, Debora has been immersed both personally and professionally in the Healing Arts. Her life’s work has evolved into a powerful and comprehensive program which unites both science and spiritual healing, blending ancient techniques, modern discoveries from Physics and Neuro-Science, along with her own revolutionary modality known as Biofield HealingTM.Debora is the #1 bestselling author of “Why Do I Still Hurt?” and has earned degrees and certifications in Psychology, Hypnotherapy, & Chemical Dependency Counseling, has 30 + years practicing and teaching the Art of Meditation, is a nationally recognized Fine Artist, a Certified Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and Founder of Biofield HealingTM.FOR MORE INFORMATION regarding individual, group, and online programs, practitioner training and live events:Visit: www.PainFreeLivingProgram.com or Call 858-755-0883 NOWDr. Beth Darnall, PhDInterview Topic: The Science of Pain Psychology and How to Cultivate Your Best Asset for Pain ReliefBeth Darnall, PhD is Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University. She is a pain psychologist and scientist. She is a past President of the Pain Society of Oregon and is current Co-Chair of the Pain Psychology Task Force at the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Her NIH-funded research investigates mechanisms of pain catastrophizing and the effectiveness of a single-session pain catastrophizing treatment she developed.She is author of The Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit © 2016 and Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Opioids and Gain Control Over Chronic Pain © 2014. Beth also blogs for Psychology Today and the Huffington Post. Free articles, podcasts and videos available at bethdarnall.comFollow her on Twitter: @bethdarnallDr. Tyna Moore, DC, NDInterview Topic: Little Red Pills: The Dangers of Ibuprofen and NSAIDS!Dr. Tyna Moore specializes in the application of natural pain solutions and regenerative injection therapies to treat all varieties of musculoskeletal conditions. As both a board certified Naturopathic and Chiropractic physician, she brings a unique perspective and expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions.Throughout her professional career Dr. Tyna Moore has focused on pain and musculoskeletal conditions. She is uniquely qualified to quickly diagnose and treat orthopedic ailments using a variety of Naturopathic, Chiropractic and non-surgical techniques.Dr. Tyna Moore strives to utilize the most effective and advanced treatments available to assist her patients in achieving their own level of optimal performance. She was one of a select few chosen to study under Dr. Rick Marinelli, ND, MSOM, whose pioneering work has advanced the practice and techniques of injection therapy and Naturopathic pain medicine.Dr. Moore attended both Western States Chiropractic College and the National College of Naturopathic Medicine concurrently, where she earned both her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree (N.D.) and Doctor of Chiropractic degree (D.C.) respectively.Dr. Moore sees Regenerative Injection patients in her clinic in Portland, OR as well as provides Online Health Consulting to help people achieve their optimal level of wellness and strength. www.drtyna.comDr. Jay Davidson, DCInterview Topic: Could Your Pain Be From Lyme Disease?Dr. Jay Davidson is a doctor focusing on a natural functional medicine approach. He is also a popular speaker, #1 international bestselling author, husband, father, former radio talk show host and church elder. Dr. Jay was the host of the Chronic Lyme Disease Summit with 33 experts that happened April 2016. He is also a cohost of The Detox Project, which starts September 26th, 2016. Dr. Jay Davidson is admired for his ability to bridge the gap between the scientific health community and the layperson. www.drjaydavidson.comLisa BloomquistInterview Topic: Which antibiotics cause chronic pain and how to avoid them?Lisa Bloomquist is a patient advocate who was injured by Cipro in 2011. She runs www.floxiehope.com, a fluoroquinolone toxicity advocacy site, and manages www.fqwallofpain.com. Lisa is a guest blogger for Hormones Matter and Collective Evolution, and hosts The Floxie Hope Podcast. Lisa has vowed to continue to screaming about the dangers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics until those in the medical professions start paying attention to their Hippocratic Oath, until proper informed consent is established for administration of these drugs, and until physicians stop giving them to children. Lisa is a Colorado native who enjoys the mountains, Pilates, and her cat. She has a BA in Economics from Colorado State University and a Masters in Public Administration from University of Colorado, Denver.Dr. Tasha Stanton, PT, PhDInterview Topic: Looking Beyond the Joint in Osteoarthritic PainDr. Tasha Stanton, PT, PhD is a Senior Research Fellow at The University of South Australia, Adelaide and Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney. Dr Stanton currently holds an NHRMC Early Career Fellowship (2014-2018). She has received >$1.7m in competitive research funding and has been a keynote/invited speaker at over 25 national and international conferences. Her research focuses on clinical pain neuroscience, with a specific interest in cortical body representation, somatosensation, multi-modal illusions, and pain. people.unisa.edu.auDr. Alex Zaphiris, MDInterview Topic: How to Heal and Recover from Opiate Addiction, even when You have PainDr. Zaphiris specializes in integrative medicine, a specialty that brings western medicine together with the best of alternative approaches. In addition to her western medical training, Dr. Zaphiris draws on expertise in nutrition, nutritional supplements, western herbal medicine, functional medicine, classical and clinical homeopathy, and osteopathic manual medicine. With this ample tool box, Dr. Zaphiris thoughtfully evaluates each patient and develops a customized treatment approach for each patient.Dr. Zaphiris has been in practice for 10 years and is board certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She graduated from the UCSF-UC Berkeley Joint Medical Program, residency at Maine Dartmouth and completed a 2-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil. To learn more about Dr. Zaphiris visit http://360-md.com.Dr. Reef KarimInterview Topic: Prescription Pills, Emotional Pain & Addiction: An American ProblemDr. Reef Karim, an expert in human behavior, has dedicated his life to educating, entertaining and helping people understand themselves better. Dr. Reef is a double board certified psychiatrist, addiction medicine physician and relationship expert as well as a writer, comedic host and media personality. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and the founder and director of The Control Center in Beverly Hills, a personal transformation center for self expression, mental health, relationships, personal growth and chemical and behavioral addictions. The good doctor is a highly sought after speaker and is well known in the media with appearances on:Oprah, Dr. Oz, CNN, Larry King Live, Dr Phil, Anderson Cooper 360, Nightline,The Today Show, Chelsea Lately and many others. Dr. Reef hosted the television shows “Broken Minds” on the Discovery Network , “House of Clues”on Court TV and is currently a guest expert on “Outrageous Acts of Psych” on the Science Channel. Dr. Reef also writes, produces, and hosts the new online late night talk show Reef Madness where he breaks down the best and most controversial topics in human behavior. Reef guest hosted the popular radio show “Loveline” with Adam Carolla and guest hosted KFI News in Los Angeles. Dr. Reef is a co-author of the book “Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?” and has been frequently published in the Huffington Post and his research has been published in prestigious academic journals including, The International Journal of Neuroscience and The Journal of Addiction Medicine. Also known as “The Sex, Drugs & Relationships Doctor” Dr. Reef is all about self expression. He believes “Laughter really is the best medicine” and as such, has studied improv for years and performs stand-up at comedy clubs all over Los Angeles. With improv and performance training, he’s had the opportunity to act in both Hollywood and Bollywood movies playing lead and supporting characters and he’s worked as the medical consultant on big movies and television shows including: Private Practice, Alias, Bourne Identity and others. Dr. Reef recently founded a production company focused on developing content for new media, broadcast television, and independent film called Little Boy Big Suit Entertainment. For his work in medicine, advocacy and entertainment, Dr. Reef was voted one of “People Magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive” by People Magazine. www.doctorreef.comDavid Butler, PT, EdDInterview Topic: Explaining Pain: A Lifetime in Pain Treatment and EducationAssociate Professor David Butler, B.Phty, M.App.Sc, EdD. David is into nerves, pain and other brain homeostatic systems. He has a mixed professional life. David is the author of the texts “Mobilisation of the Nervous System” (1991), ”The Sensitive Nervous System” (2000), a co-author with Lorimer Moseley of “Explain Pain” (2003, 2013), The Graded Motor Imagery Handbook (2012), the Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer (2015) and Explain Pain Supercharged (in press 2016). He is best known internationally as an educationalist and he also keeps clinical and research interests. His doctoral studies and current focus are around the language of pain, diagnostic and therapeutic metaphors and pain story telling.David is internationally well known and respected as a lively speaker, capable of transforming the most turgid of modern pain sciences into instantly relevant, clinically applicable information. www.noigroup.comDamian DubeInterview Topic: Are Nutrient Depletions the Cause of Your Pain?Damian Dube and Heather Dube are Diagnostic & Functional Nutritionists and the Co-Founders of e3 Energy EvolvedTM, a thyroid, adrenal & metabolic restoration system helping women & men create their lifetime-best natural wellness & metabolism.They discovered their e3 Energy EvolvedTM System during their battle to successfully beat Heather’s advanced Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Chronic fatigue syndrome & Autoimmune Disease drug/synthroid/armour-free through nutrition, mindset, lifestyle & environmental change, and then transform her body in 2 years to compete naturally as a US National Level NPC Figure Competitor through their e3 Energy Evolved System to advanced natural fat loss through bio-individualized functional wellness.With 50 years combined education & experience in nutrition, fitness, wellness, psychology, athletics & pharmacy, they are Diagnostic/Functional Nutrition Practitioners, Natural Athletes/Coaches, On Staff Expert Contributors for Experience Life Magazine & OnFitness Magazine, & Nutrition Science Peer Reviewers to mass market fat loss brands like TapouT® XT.e3EnergyEvolved.comKaren Litzy, PT, DPTInterview Topic: How to Assess and Interview Patients about their Pain EperienceDr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT is a renowned physical therapist with over 18 years’ experience. Karen earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Misericordia University.Currently, Karen owns and operates a concierge Physical Therapy business in New York City, where she treats patients in their homes or work place.Karen also hosts a successful podcast, “Healthy, Wealthy & Smart.” She has interviewed leading experts to include Gloria Steinem, Dr. Karim Khan (editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine) and Gabrielle Bernstein.Karen is also an official spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and serves on the board of the non-profit Physical Therapy Business Alliance. www.karenlitzy.comMarcelle Pick, OB/GYN NPInterview Topic: Is it Adrenal Fatigue or Do You Have Chronic Pain?Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, co-founded the world renowned Women to Women in 1983 with a vision to change the way in which women’s healthcare is delivered. In her practice, Marcelle is a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner and not only treats illness, but also helps women make choices in their lives to prevent disease. She has successfully treated thousands of women with her unique approaches.In 2001, Marcelle created womentowomen.com with a goal to inspire and educate women. Through her successful website information on many women’s health issue is provided as well as at home solutions to some of the most troublesome symptoms women experience today.Marcelle earned a BS in Nursing from the University of New Hampshire School of Nursing, a BA in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire, and her MS in Nursing from Boston College-Harvard Medical School. She is certified as an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and is a member of the American Nurses Association, and the American Nurse Practitioner Association.Marcelle is a Faculty member of the Institute of Functional Medicine. She  has served on the Advisory Board for the Integrated Healthcare Symposium, the renowned Hoffman Institute and is a facilitator with The Institute of Functional Medicine. Marcelle has served as Medical Advisor to Healthy Living Magazine, writes a weekly newsletter from WomenToWomen.com, and lectures on a variety of topics — including weight loss resistance, infertility, stress and illness, and adrenal dysfunction. Marcelle has written three books: The Core Balance Diet, Is It Me or My Adrenals? and Is It Me or My Hormones?  Her PBS show, Is It Me or My Hormones? is a favorite among viewers.Dr. Ebonie Rio, PT, PhDInterview Topic: Tendons, Pain and the Brain: What’s New and What does it Mean for Clinical PracticeEbonie is a post doc researcher at La Trobe University and has completed her Phd in tendon pain, Masters Sports Phys, Ba. Phys (hons) and Ba. App Sci. Her research has been awarded Victorian Fresh Scientist of the year 2015, ASICS SMA Best New Investigator 2004, 2013 & 2014 in Clinical Sports Medicine, best clinical science Pain Adelaide 2013, BJSM young investigator Best Clinical Paper 2014 and the Professor Mollie Holman medal for the best thesis of the faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University 2015 and the ECR best paper 2015. Her clinical career has included Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Ballet Company, Australian Ballet School, Melbourne Heart football club, Alphington Sports Medicine Centre, Victorian Institute of Sport, Commonwealth Games 2006, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics, 2012 London Paralympics, 18 months travelling with Disney’s The Lion King stage show (Melbourne and Shanghai tour) and she was awarded the Post-Graduate Scholarship at the AIS (2007).Dr. Mark Menolascino, MDInterview Topic:Fire in the Body, Fire in the Brain: How Fixing Chronic Pain Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Heart DiseaseDr. Mark Menolascino is the Medical Director of the Meno Clinic located in Wilson, Wyoming. He has over 25 years of health care experience, he has completed Medical School at the University of Nebraska Medical Center then completed Internal Medicine Specialist Training Banner Health, Barrows and Mayo Clinic Arizona. He is one of very few physicians that is Board Certified as an Internal Medicine Specialist, Board Certified in Holistic Medicine as well as Board Certificated in Advanced Hormone Management and Anti-Aging Medicine.He additionally has a Master’s Degree in Pharmacology and Immunology, and was a doctoral candidate in the Medical Scientist Program assisting with Clinical Trials of new medications as well as part of the Heart Disease Reversal Team with Dr. Dean Ornish. His medical knowledge is complemented by advanced training and clinical experience in Nutrition, Naturopathic, Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture, Ayurvedic Medicine and Homeopathy.Dr. Mark Menolascino has pursued extensive continuing education with over 2,000 Continuing education hours in Integrative Medicine including advanced Cardiovascular Therapies including Heart Disease Prevention, Medical Nutritional Therapy, Male and Female Hormone Bio-identical Therapy including advanced Thyroid and Adrenal Function, Detoxification, and Cancer Prevention. He is a former Professional Athlete with over 10 years experience as a Personal Trainer, Strength Coach for the Husker Power Program as well as a Corporate Wellness Consultant. Dr. Menolascino provides an in-depth and personalized consultation to best assess your health and meet your needs. He helps to develop a unique program of Optimal Wellness based on integrating all of his unique knowledge for a holistic and individualized wellness plan just for you.To learn more about Dr. Menolascino visit http://menoclinic.comDr. Keesha EwersInterview Topic: The Brain Chemistry of Pain, Stress and Low LibidoDr. Keesha Ewers is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, as well as being a doctor of sexology, psychotherapist, energy worker, yoga teacher, and founder and a host of the Healthy YOU! Radio network (www.healthyyouradio.com).Dr. Keesha has been in the medical field for over 30 years. Her constant thirst for knowledge in the pursuit of finding answers to her patient’s problems has taken her around the world, learning from traditional healers and native cultures from such diverse places as Australia, India, Mexico, Peru, Africa, and Sri Lanka; as well as from the best of the innovative thinkers and scientists our country has to offer.After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a supposedly incurable autoimmune disease. After curing her own autoimmunity and discovering the key to low libido in women through her innovative research, Dr. Keesha developed the Freedom framework, which is designed to get to the root problem of any disease or imbalance.Dr. Ewers is the founder of a field of medicine called Functional Sexology, a combination of functional medicine, psychotherapy, sexology, and Ayurveda. Through the Academy for Integrative Medicine, she offers a certification course for those passionate about and wanting to become Integrative Medicine Health Coaches.Dr. Keesha has published articles and books and conducted research primarily on adrenal fatigue, emotional pain, cultural and spiritual values, and cognitive beliefs and how they affect female sexual desire and vitality. Her online programs and videos can be found at www.DrKeesha.com.Dr. Anne Shippy, MDInterview Topic: How to Find Out if Mold and Toxicity are the Root Cause of Your PainDr. Ann Shippy, M.D. creates extraordinary wellness using cutting-edge science, testing tools, and the latest genetic research to determine and treat root causes–not just the symptoms–of illness. As a former IBM engineer, when Dr. Shippy became frustrated that traditional medicine wasn’t able to solve her own health ailments, she left over a decade experience working in engineering in order to adapt her skill-set to the world of medicine. She attended the University of Texas Medical School and now has a thriving practice in Austin, Texas. Board certified as both an Internal and Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. Shippy has the skills and knowledge to create custom blueprints and real-world health solutions for those suffering from any combination of physical, environmental, genetic, and individualized health concerns. She insists on using science and personalized attention to treat each of her patients in totality–and not just bandage anyone’s symptoms. As a humanitarian and founder of two health-based foundations, she is on a tireless mission to create a world of wellness – where every life matters. To learn more about Dr. Shippy visit www.shippymd.com.Dr. Mitchell Yass, PT, DPTInterview Topic: Misdiagnosis = Chronic Pain: Learning the True Cause of PainDr. Mitchell Yass is the creator of the Yass Method for diagnosing and treating chronic pain. He developed his method over 20 years treating thousands of patients resolving their pain and returning them to full functional capacity. He has stopped thousands from getting unnecessary surgeries and resolved the pain of thousands of others who had surgery that did nothing to alter their pain. Visit www.mitchellyass.comShelly Prosko, PT, PYT, CPIInterview Topic: Changing Pain Through PhysioYoga; the Perfect Blend of Pain Science, Movement and Mindfulness to Alleviate PainShelly Prosko, Physical Therapist, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor, is a highly respected pioneer in the area of Physio Yoga Therapy, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. She received her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998, her Medical Therapeutic Yoga training through Professional Yoga Therapy Institute in North Carolina & her Pilates Certification through Professional Health & Fitness Institute in Maryland.Since 1998, Shelly has been integrating yoga principles and methods into her physical therapy treatments. She has worked with people who have suffered from a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, pelvic health, and persistent pain conditions while working in physical therapy clinics and long term care facilities across Canada and the United States.Her mission is to educate, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her knowledge, expertise & experience as she travels across Canada & the U.S. offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops, presenting at international yoga therapy conferences, lecturing at medical college programs, instructing at numerous yoga therapy schools (including teaching medical therapeutic yoga to health care professionals at the Professional Yoga Therapy Institute), collaborating on Life is Now Pain Care Yoga projects, instructing at Blissology Yoga Teacher Trainings, offering individual assessments & treatments, and actively promoting the integration of yoga therapy into our current healthcare system.Her workshops have been well received across North America by yoga teachers, health care professionals, professional yoga therapists, yoga therapists & yoga students of all levels. Shelly has a unique ability of sharing her passion of blending the science of yoga with the art of physical therapy in an engaging & valuable way. Participants express feeling inspired with a sense of joy, gratitude, love & truth.  In addition to her many skills as a health care practitioner, Shelly is also an accomplished figure skater and has traveled the world with many professional ice shows. She is also passionate about music, dance, acting, trapeze and spending quality time connecting with her family and friends. Visit www.physioyoga.caHarry MasseyInterview Topic: Using the Latest in Energy Medicine Science and Technology to Analyze and Overcome PainHarry Massey, having overcome serious illness in his youth, in 2002, Harry founded NES Health www.neshealth.com, a company dedicated to fostering a 21st-century system of healthcare based on the integration of physics and biology. After years of research, Harry invented the Total WellNES System a device that is able to read and correct the energy of the human body-field, helping millions of people improve their health.In 2009, he wrote and executive produced The Living Matrix: The New Science of Healing www.thelivingmatrixmovie.com to educate and inspire the general public about cutting edge bioenergetics and bio-informational approaches to health and well-being.In 2011, Harry wrote and directed Choice Point – Align Your Purposewww.choicepointmovement.com which includes interviews from Richard Branson, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr Silia Elworthy, Jean Paul DeJoria, Jack Canfield, Barbara Marx Hubbord and Greg Braden.Harry’s latest project is SuperCharged www.superchargedmovie.com, which is a movie that focuses on some of the exciting solutions to the problems in mainstream science and medicine relating to how energy works in the body beyond just nutrition – in particular – circadian rhythms,  light, magnetism and water.Dr. Jerry L. Bailey, DCInterview Topic: Mitochondrial Energy Production: How Diet and Nutrients Affect the Sirt-3 Enzyme in Inducing Illness or Creating HealthDr. Jerry BaileyDr. Bailey’s clinical practice is as diverse as his education. He has been in practice in Coeur d’Alene since 2000. His focus is on wellness from prenatal to elder care. He covers all aspects of holistic family practice in the natural realm of the healing arts. Dr. Bailey uses acupuncture, functional medicine, nutritional guidance, functional metabolic testing, blood and hormone testing, herbal medicine, exercise guidance, detoxification and chiropractic to aid the patient in recovery and wellness. Digestive issues, adrenal fatigue, chronic illness, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia, acute joint and body pain, Sports Medicine and performance enhancement are specialties within his practice. “Your return to health while living a vibrant life are my goals in practice.”Dr Bailey is also adjunct faculty a in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies in the Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine at the University of Western States. He teaches the Hormone and Neurotransmitter Regulation and Imbalances course. This course examines the actions, interrelationships, control mechanisms and imbalances of neurotransmitters, neuroendocrine factors, hormones and immune mediators. Particular emphasis is placed on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid metabolism, and sex hormones. The effects of toxins, free radicals, stress, diet, nutrient deficiencies, digestive disorders, drugs and specific foods on neurotransmitters and hormones are analyzed. Laboratory testing of the various substances, including precursors and metabolites is included. Visit www.lakesideholistic.comDr. Kim D’Eramo, MDInterview Topic: Healing Pain Instantly with EFT Meridian TappingDr. Kim D’Eramo, MD is a physician, speaker, #1 bestselling author of “The MindBody Tool Kit,” and founder of The American Institute of MindBody Medicine. She is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and trained at Emory University’s Grady Hospital in Atlanta. She attended medical school at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also completed fellowship training in Osteopathic centered on the Mind-Body connection and the body’s ability to heal itself.Dr. D’Eramo healed herself from a chronic illness doctors told her would be life-long and require medications indefinitely. After just 10 days of using MindBody Tools, she was symptom-free and disease-free. She now teaches internationally to empower patients with tools that can be used any time to repattern the brain, send new messages to the body, and restore ideal health physically, emotionally and mentally.Dr. D’Eramo currently conducts online training programs, and speaks internationally to doctors and the general public for training in MindBody Medicine. Dr. Kim appears regularly on local and national television as well as in multiple media publications. Find here and receive your free MindBody tools now at: DrKimD.com.Connie ZackInterview Topic: 3-in-1 Infrared Therapy: Find out How to Naturally Reduce Pain & Increase Flexibility up to 3 Times!Connie  Zack, co-owner and Chief Sales Officer of Sunlighten Inc., founded the business in a basement in 1999. Prior to Sunlighten, Connie held various sales and management positions at Procter & Gamble.  In 2006, Connie was recognized as a Women Who Mean Business honoree, Top 25 highest ranked women, by the Kansas City Business Journal.  Connie was also highlighted in the 2009 Celebration of Women by the Women’s Foundation of Kansas City.Sunlighten has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Oz. Sunlighten has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine Hot 100 list Brilliant Companies to Watch, and Inc 500 America’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2006 one of Connie’s  proudest moments.  Additionally, Sunlighten received the Ewing Marion Kauffman (Mr. K) Award in 2008 1# small business award. In February 2008, Connie opened Sunlight Day Spa, located at Sunlighten’s™ headquarters, to the public.  Sunlight Day Spa’s focus is on holistic healing, with services revolving around rejuvenation and detoxification to help promote healthy living.Connie is a St. Louis Missouri native and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Indiana University.  She resides in Leawood with her Husband Aaron and two children Hudson and Aiden.AgendaDay 1Jessica Drummond, MSPT, CCNWomen and Pain: Healthcare Bias in Pain Treatment and the Physiology of Pain in WomenNiki GratrixThe Role of Emotional Trauma in Chronic Pain ConditionsDavid Butler, PT, EdDExplaining Pain: A Lifetime in Pain Treatment and EducationDr. Reef KarimPrescription Pills, Emotional Pain & Addiction: An American ProblemDr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN,DACBNWhy Balancing Blood Sugar is The Fastest Way to Alleviate Pain, Prevent Diabetes and Maintain an Active LifeDr. Susanne Bennett, DCMethylation 101: How to Hack your Genes for Optimal Pain-ReliefDay 2Dr. Beth Darnall. PhDThe Science of Pain Psychology and How to Cultivate Your Best Asset for Pain ReliefDr. Tyna Moore, DC, NDLittle Red Pills: The Dangers of Ibuprofen and NSAIDS!Damian DubeAre Nutrient Depletions The Cause Of Your Pain?Dr. Tasha Stanton, PT, PhDLooking Beyond the Joint in Osteoarthritic PainDr. Tami Meraglia, MDCould Hormone Imbalance be Making Your Pain Worse?Dr. Robyn Benson, DOM5 Highly Effective Pain Solutions You Want to Know AboutDay 3Karen Litzy, PT, DPTHow To Assess and Interview Patients About Their Pain ExperienceDebora WayneLive Pain Free – Rapidly Remove the Hidden reasons For Your Pain and Suffering with Biofield HealingDr. Jay Davidson, DCCould Your Pain Be From Lyme Disease?Marcelle Pick, OB/ GYN, NPIs it Adrenal Fatigue or Do You Have Chronic Pain?Dr. Kim D’Eramo, MDHealing Pain Instantly with EFT Meridian TappingDay 4Dr. Joe Tatta, DPT, CNSHow to End Pain Now and Find the Treatment You Need!Dr. Terry Wahls, MDDealing with the Pain of a Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion – Strategies to Speed Your RecoveryMira DesseyFood Additives and Inflammation: Food Ingredients that you need to remove from your dietDr. Mark Menolascino, MDFire in the Body, Fire in the Brain: How Fixing Chronic Pain Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Heart DiseaseDr. Keesha EwersThe Brain Chemistry of Pain, Stress and Low LibidoLisa BloomquistCan Antibiotics Cause Chronic Pain?Day 5Shelly Prosko, PT, PYT, CPIChanging Pain Through PhysioYoga; the Perfect Blend of Pain Science, Movement and Mindfulness to Alleviate PainDr. Ann Shippy, MDHow to Find Out if Mold and Toxicity are the Root Cause of Your PainConnie Zack3-in-1 Infrared Therapy: Find out How to Naturally Reduce Pain & Increase Flexibility up to 3 Times!Dr. Mitchell Yass, PT, DPTMisdiagnosis = Chronic Pain; Learning the True Cause of PainDr. Alex Zaphiris, MDHow to Heal and Recover from Opiate Addiction, even when You have PainHarry MasseyUsing the Latest in Energy Medicine Science and Technology to Analyze and Overcome PainDr. Jerry L. Bailey, DCMitochondrial Energy Production: How Diet and Nutrients Affect the Sirt-3 Enzyme in Inducing Illness or Creating Health