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It's not too late! Our 2023 PPDA Conference is  available on-demand. Register today and dive right in! We had an impressive lineup of 29 speakers, making it the perfect opportunity for return participants to take their chronic pain and illness understanding to the next level. 

Gain exclusive access to the conference on-demand for an entire year, allowing you to revisit insightful sessions and valuable content at your convenience.


This version does not include ce/cme Hours.

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Speakers

  • Les Aria, PhD
  • Kent Bassett
  • Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW
  • David Clarke, MD
  • Bennet E. Davis, MD
  • Mitch Dickman
  • Michael Donnino, MD
  • Sari Eitches, MD
  • Jennifer Franklin, PhD
  • Michael Galinsky
  • Douglas Guiffrida, PhD
  • David A. Hanscom, MD
  • Jennifer Huggins, PsyD
  • Benita Jackson, PhD, MPH
  • Tim Kaminski
  • Michele Kinderman, PhD
  • Daniel G. Lyman, LCSW, MPA
  • Arun Nijhawan
  • Terri Nishimoto, PT, CLT, PRPC
  • Laurie Polisky
  • Dan Ratner, PsyD
  • David Schechter, MD
  • Howard Schubiner, MD
  • Laura Seago, MBA
  • Kartik Shastri, MEM
  • John Stracks, MD
  • Lisa Stracks
  • Christie Uipi, LCSW
  • Kelly Yanek, PsyD


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Schedule

OCTOBER 23 DAY 1: BIOMEDICAL 8:00AM - 10:30 AM PDT

  • Migraine Headaches: How and When to Select Patients for PPD Treatment - David Schechter MD & Sari Eitches MD
  • Complex Spinal Cases - David Hanscom MD
  • Challenges in Treating Pelvic Issues - Terri Nishmoto PT, CLT, PRPC
  • Challenges in Treating Digestive Issues - David Clarke MD & Jennifer Franklin PhD
  • Mindbody Research: Present & Future - Michael Donnino MD


 OCTOBER 24 DAY 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL 8:00AM - 11:00AM PDT

  • What To Do When Progress Stalls - David Clarke MD & Christie Uipi LCSW
  • A Trauma Responsive Approach to Patients Prescribed Opioids - Bennet E. Davis MD
  • Theories & Approaches to Patients With Doubt - Dan Ratner PsyD
  • Trauma & Chronic Pain - Jennifer Huggins PsyD
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy: Safety is a Privilege- Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW
  • PPD in Children & Adolescents - Michele Kinderman PhD & Kelly Yanek PsyD


 OCTOBER 25 DAY 3: SOCIAL 8:00AM - 11:30AM PDT

  • Acceptance of Mindbody at a Large Healthcare Organization - Les Aria PhD
  • Queerness & Pain: Differences in Treating LGBTQ Individuals - Daniel G. Lyman LCSW, MPA
  • Racism as a Pain Source: A Provocation on Psychosomatic Perspectives in Social Context - Benita Jackson PhD, MPH
  • Addressing PPD Challenges Through Apps & Online Groups
    • Laura Seago MBA (Curable)
    • Arun Nijhawan & Kartik Shastri MEM (Menda Health)
    • Howard Schubiner MD (OVID Dx)
  • Creating a Mind-Body Membership to Support Healing- John Stracks, MD & Lisa Stracks
  • A Filmmaker's Perspective on PPD-
    • Mitch Dickman, Laurie Polisky, Tim Kaminski (Pain Brain)
    • Michael Galinsky (All The Rage)
    • Kent Bassett (This Might Hurt)
  • Mindbody Higher Education - Douglas Guiffrida PhD
  • Q&A Panel #1 - 5:30PM PDT  David Clarke MD (Host) & Panelists

 

 OCTOBER 26 DAY 4

  • Q&A Panel #2 - 6:30PM PDT David Clarke MD (Host) & Panelists

  

OCTOBER 27 DAY 5

  • Q&A Panel #3 - 6:30PM PDT  David Clarke MD (Host) & Panelists


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Bonuses


  • 20% off our 2021 Conference: earn a Certificate of Completion without credit (up to $72 value)
  • 10% off Cormendi Academy  for first 3 months of membership ($53.70 value)
  • 35% off Dr. David Schechter's online program The MindBody Healing Journey: a course that combines Dr. Schechter's knowledge with that of Justin Barker, Psy.D. a clinical psychologist and TMS expert ($69.65 value)
  • $10 off one of Dr. Howard Schubiner’s booksUnlearn Your Pain or Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression (10$ value)



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FAQ

  • How will I access this Conference?

    Our 2023 Conference is available on-demand. By purchasing, you will have access for one year through PPDAssociation.Thinkific.com/enrollments. Login using the email address you used to register. No need to download software.

  • Who is this Conference for?

    This conference is OPEN TO ALL! Physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers, across the US can get 12 CE/CME hours (with the accredited version). The conference is also open to chiropractors, physical therapists, healthcare administrators, and other healthcare professionals around the world A discounted version without credit is also available for anyone, including patients and students. Anyone who deals with chronic pain, chronic functional syndromes or medically unexplained symptoms will benefit from this conference.

  • What if I can't attend the live Q&A?

    We will have all Q&A sessions recorded and available to watch on demand 24 hours after.