Speaker: David Eisen, LAc, MSW, OMD This lecture discusses W.I.S.H. an integrated medical and behavioral health program designed to treat chronic pain and opioid dependence effectively and compassionately. The goal of WISH is to increase functionality and quality of life. This program employs a participant-centered. trauma-informed approach, The modalities that WISH uses include acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine, physical therapy, mentors, movement therapy (yoga/tai chi/qi gong), meditation, and education regarding pain theory. Over the past 6 years, WISH has successfully treated over 1,0000 people. Outcomes show significant reductions in pain, an increase in ADLs and better sleep, as well as a reduction in hospitalizations.
Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)
Also available in video (for purchase separately on Vimeo).
Continuing Education:
Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 PHARM CME or 1.5 Opioid/Addiction (Arizona) credits by
- Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
- Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)
A Multidisciplinary Integrated Model for Treating Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependence
- Event: 2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
- Product Code: 22SW14
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