Educational Presentations
Find all of the videos and presentations from our livestreams and conference sessions on the RSDSA YouTube Channel.
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Dallas, TX | October 25, 2025 | Videos
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Denver, CO | October 26, 2019
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- Presented by Pradeep Chopra, MD, Pawtucket, RI
- Presented by Rachel Burns, PharmD, Denver, CO
- Presented by Lacie Lloyd, Colorado Springs, CO
- Presented by Linda Thorp, Valencia, CA
- Presented by Peter Moskovitz, MD – Washington, DC
- Presented by Leanne R. Cianfrini, PhD, Birmingham, AL
- Presented by Bryan Pope, Esq., Pope Taylor National CRPS/RSD Lawyers, Dallas, TX
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Houston, TX | May 18, 2019
- Presented by Philip Getson, DO, Marlton, NJ
- Elementary: Uncovering the Mystery of CRPS – Video
- Elementary: Uncovering the Mystery of CRPS – PowerPoint
- Presented by Mena Issac, PharmD., Mcare Pharmacy, Kenneth City, FL
- Presented by Kenneth Wu, MD – Chief Medical Officer – Sprintz Center Adjunct Professor – McGovern School Of Medicine, Shenandoah, TX
- Presented by Scott Callahan, L.C., Law Office of Scott P. Callahan, PC, Houston, TX
- Presented by Michael Wiechec, PT, MCMT, Functional Dry Needling Practitioner, Katy, TX
- Presented by Maria Martinez, San Antonio, TX
- The Light Side of Pain – Video
- Presented by Janice Walker, OT
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Charlotte, NC, | September 29, 2018
- Presented by Robert Schwartz, MD, Piedmont Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, P.A., Greenville, SC
- Novel Approaches to the Treatment of CRPS – PowerPoint
- RSD: An Alternative Approach to Care – Video
- Presented by Phil Parker DO, Founder of the Lightning Process Ltd., London, UK
- The Lightning Process – PowerPoint
- The Lightening Process – Video
- Presented by Amberly Lago, Author of True Grit and Grace
- Presented by James Taylor, MD and CEO Integrated Hemp Solutions, NC
- Hemp, Hemp, Hurray! Video – PowerPoint
- Presented by Corrie D. Thomas, MS, RD, CSO, LD/N: Nutritionist/Dietitian, Charlotte, NC
- Live Healthy – Anti-inflammatory Diet – PowerPoint
- Live Healthy – Video
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
San Jose, CA | March 24, 2018
- Presented by Peter Abaci, MD – Co-founder and Medical director of The Bay Area Pain and Wellness Ctr., CA
- Conquer Your Brain – Video
- Conquer Your Brain – PowerPoint
- Presented by Michael Sullivan, PT, MSPT is the Director of Rehabilitation Services at the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Ctr.
- Presented by Christine Hirabayashi, LMFT, ATR-BC
- Presented by Mara Gordon, Aunt Zelda’s, Inc.
- Cannabis verus Pain-Hope for CRPS – Video
- Cannabis vs. Pain – Strategis to Combat CRPS – PowerPoint
- Presented by Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D, Redlich Professor Chief, Division of Pain Medicine Dir., Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab
- Presented by Mark Johnson Ph.D. Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine from the University of North Texas
- Presented by Nancy Shurtleff, a person with CRPS and a member of the Orange County CRPS survivors support group
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Greenwich, CT, December 8, 2017
- Presented by Brian Snyder, MD, Neurological Surgery, PC, Rockville Centre, NY
- DRG: A New Intervention for CRPS – PowerPoint Presentation
- DRG: A New Intervention for CRPS – Video
- Presented by Samyadev Datta, MD, Center for Pain Management, Hackensack, NJ
- What is CRPS? Diagnosis and Management – PowerPoint Presentation
- What is CRPS? Diagnosis and Management – Video
- Presented by Beth Seickel, BSN, Emergency Department Nurse and a Person with CRPS, Long Island, NY
- Treating CRPS: What’s in My Tool Bag? – PowerPoint Presentation
- Treating CRPS: What’s in My Tool Bag? – Video
- Presented by Stephen Dahmer, MD, CMO, Vireo Health of New York
- Medical Cannabis: Safety, Efficacy, and Cost– PowerPoint Presentation
- Medical Cannabis: Safety, Efficacy, and Cost – Video
- Presented by Vincent Carlesi, MD, Pain Management Associates of CT, Stamford, CT
- Clinical Use of Medical Cannabis in Connecticut – PowerPoint Presentation
- Clinical Use of Medical Cannabis in Connecticut – Video
- Presented by David Brady, ND, VP of Health Sciences and Director of the Nutrition Institute at University of Bridgeport, CT
- Functional Medicine and Chronic Pain – PowerPoint Presentation
- Functional Medicine and Chronic Pain – Video
- Eric Schwartz’s story of his journey for a diagnosis and relief
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Fayetteville, AR | April 30, 2017
- Presented by Phillip Robert, The Burning Limb Foundation
- Presented by Katinka van der Merwe, DC, Neurologic Relief Center, Fayetteville, AR
- Putting Out the Fire – Video
- Presented by Laura Rodgers, RDH, A Person with CRPS
- Achieving Remission – Video
- Presented by Bryan Pope, Esq. McLarty Pope, LLP, Dallas, TX
- Presented by Amanda Ashley, Health & Well Being, Portland, OR
- The Lightness Process – Video
- Presented by Aleisha Fotopoulos, a representative of Abbott (formerly St. jude Medical)
- Presented by Attendees at RSDSA’s recent Treating the Whole Person: Achieving Wellness Conference in Fayetteville discuss their experience and the value of attending one of RSDSA’s conferences.
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Nashville, TN | April 8, 2017
- Presented by Terri A. Lewis, PhD, NCC, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Mental Health at Southern Illinois University of Education, Taiwan, Patient Advocate
- Managing What Matters: Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Healthcare – PowerPoint Presentation
- Managing What Matters: Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Healthcare – Video
- Presented by Pradeep Chropa M.D., Assistant Professor (Clinical) Brown Medical School, Director, Pain Management Center, RI
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Diagnosis and Management – PowerPoint Presentation
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Diagnosis and Management – Video
- Presented by Benjamin W. Johnson, Jr., MD, MBA, DABPM, FIPP, Medical Director, PainMD Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology (Volunteer) Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Interventional Pain Care – PowerPoint Presentation
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Interventional Pain Care – Video
- Presented by Omega Ann Kimoto, Support for Survivors of Middle Tennessee/Fort Campbell
- Presented by Gracie Bagosy-Young, Gracie Gean, Chronic Pain Advocacy and Consulting
- Let’s Talk About This Thing Called “Acceptance” – PowerPoint Presentation
- Let’s Talk About this Thing Called “Acceptance” – Video
- Presented by Leanne R. Cianfrini, PhD, The Doleys Clinic, Birmingham, AL
- Psychological Management of CRPS & Comorbid Conditions – PowerPoint Presentation
- Psychological Management of CRPS & Comorbid Conditions – Video
- Presented by Tammy R Gipson, MS, OTR/L
- Compression Intervention – Alternative tx Approach – PowerPoint Presentation
- Restoring Function in People with CPRS – Video
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
La Jolla, CA | November 6, 2016
- Presented by Nancy Sajben, MD, Pain Management Specialist in San Diego & La Jolla, CA
- CRPS What You Need to Know – Video
- Heather Gilmore, Ph.D. Scholar, Individual with CRPS, US Pain Foundation Ambassador, Palm Desert, CA
- CRPS Support Systems – Video
- Taylor Mullen, Individual with CRPS and Advocate, Author
- Nerves on Fire – Video
- Bronner Handwerger, MD, Founder and medical Director of Integrative Health Solution, La Jolla, CA
- Treating the Whole Person – Video
- Attorneys, Bryan Pope, and Mary Alice McLarty, Mc Larty, Pope LLC, Dallas, TX
- Tamara Stern and Daughter, Lexi Stern
- Fighting for a Finish – Video
- Kerry Hussey, Individual with CRPS / Support Leader, coach and Personal Trainer, South Hadley, MA
- Moving Forward – Video
Treating the Whole Person: Optimizing Wellness
Chicago, IL | October 23, 2016
- Presented by Gracie Bagosy-Young, Gracie Gean, Chronic Pain Advocacy and Consulting
- STRAIGHT TALK About Everyday Maintenance for CRPS Warriors! – Video
- STRAIGHT TALK About Everyday Maintenance for CRPS Warriors! – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Jay Joshi, MD, National Pain Centers, Vernon Hills, IL
- IV Ketamine and Cutting-edge Treatments – Video
- IV Ketamine and Cutting-edge Treatments – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Mike Richards and Liz Elliott, PharmaCannis
- Understanding the Illinois Medical Cannabis Program Act – Video
- Understanding the Illinois Medical Cannabis Program Act – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Ralph Epstein, DDS, Program Director, Dental Anesthesiology Residence Program, Stony Brook Medicine, NY
- Dental Anesthesia for People with CRPS/RSD – Video
- Dental Anesthesia for People with CRPS/RSD – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Fraser Smith, MATD, ND, Professor, Assistant Dean, Naturopathic Medicine, National University of Health Sciences
- Naturopathic Approaches to Pain – Video
- Naturopathic Approaches to Pain – PowerPoint Presentation
CRPS/RSD Educational Conference: Learning to Live Well with Chronic Pain
Long Beach, CA | February 26-28, 2016
- Presented by Pradeep Chropa M.D., Assistant Professor (Clinical) Brown Medical School, Director, Pain Management Center, RI
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/RSD: Diagnosis and Management – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Julie Bergmann, PT, OCS, CKTP, Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy, Huntington Beach, CA
- Physical Therapy CRPS and Chronic Pain – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Devon Glazer, DPM, FACFAS, CEO, Artisan Foot and Ankle, Vice President, California Podiatric Medical Association Secretary, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Division
- Living With CRPS and New Advances from a Podiatric Perspective – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Dr. Julie Keck Olson, PhD., Clinical Psychologist, Santa Margarita Solutions Center, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
- Living Well with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and RSD – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Shalini Shah, MD, Director, Pediatric Pain Services, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care University of California, Irvine
- Treating Chronic Pain in Children – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Troyce Thome, Tai Chi for Health, San Clemente, CA
- Tai Chi for Health – PowerPoint Presentation
Integrated Solutions for CRPS
Cherry Hill, NJ | September 11, 2015
- Presented by Philip Getson, D.O., Family Practitioner, Marlton, NJ
- CRPS 101 – Video
Fundamentals of C.R.P.S. – PowerPoint Presentation - CRPS: Advanced Concepts as Illustrated by Case Histories – Video
An In-Depth Look at C.R.P.S. – From Diagnosis to Treatment – PowerPoint Presentation
- CRPS 101 – Video
- Presented by Mark Butler, PT, DPT, CCS, Cert. MDT, Nova Care, Medford, NJ
- Re-Training your Brain – Video
- Re-Train Your Brain Using graded Motor Imagery – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Stephen Boyajian, D.O., Advanced pain Consultants, Voorhees, NJ
- Interventional Pain Care for CRPS – Viedo
- Interventional Approaches In The Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Philip Getson, D.O., Family Practitioner, Marlton, NJ and Liesha Getson, B.C.T.T., H.HC.
- Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Choices – Video
- Healthy Diet & Lifestyle Choices – PowerPoint Presentation
- Presented by Sharon Weiner, RSDSA Board Member/VP, President, Living With RSDS/CRPS Inc.
- Finding and Maintaining Supportive Relationships – Video
- Finding and Maintaining Supportive Relationships – PowerPoint Presentation
Integrated Solutions for CRPS
Denver, CO | June 14, 2015
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management – PowerPoint Presentation
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management – Video
Presented by Pradeep Chropa M.D., Assistant Professor (Clinical) Brown Medical School, Director, Pain Management Center, RI - How to Communicate with your Physician – Video
Presented by Dr. Koenigsburg, MD, Is the Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern and has a private psychiatry practice in Dallas with a special emphasis on people with chronic pain. - Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Chronic pain – Video
Presented by Tracey Shannon, PT, DPT, A physical therapist on the Pain Team Liaison at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She has a special interest in graded motor imagery and mirror box therapy for children in pain. - Dysregulation of pain and opioid actions by glia: Clinical implications and upcoming clinical trials – PowerPoint Presentation
Dysregulation of pain and opioid actions by glia: Clinical implications and upcoming clinical trials – Video
Presented by Linda Watkins, Ph.D., A Professor in the Department of Psychology, a University of Colorado President’s Teaching Scholar, and the Director of the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Ph.D. Program - Intimacy and Relationships Issues, Concerns, and Coping – PowerPoint Presentation
Intimacy and Relationships Issues, Concerns, and Coping – Video
Presented by Sharon Weiner, RSDSA Board Member/VP, President, Living With RSDS/CRPS Inc.