Chronic Pain and the Body
- Long term effects on the brain and body
- How does it affect our brain?
- Neuroplasticity and chronic pain
- Link to depression and anxiety
Transform the Nervous System Around Chronic Pain
- Symptoms of chronic pain nervous system dysfunction
- Yoga, mindfulness and meditation
- Peer reviewed studies on benefits of yoga and meditation
- Diaphragmatic breathing
Breathing Techniques that Calm
- Activate parasympathetic nervous system
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- “Take Five” and alternate nostril breathing
- Yoga poses for all mobility types: seated, standing and lying down.
Individualized Treatment Plans
- Balancing the brain and body throughout the day
- Case study: chronic pain clients
- Include one active, one restorative and one form of breathwork
Role of Self-Compassion and Self-Care in Treatment of Chronic Pain
- Evidence-based research to support
- Case studies on self-compassion and self-care with chronic pain
- Forms of self-compassion and self-care: exercise
- Building immune system vs break it down
Integrative Medicine: Improve Reimbursement
- Implement proper coding tips
- How are yoga therapists being trained?
- Future studies
- Reimbursement