Conference Highlights
EXCITING EXPERTS FEATURED AT THE CIRM CHAT
The Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine Networking Group (CIRMNG) sponsored a “Chat with the Experts” talk at the ACRM 2018 Annual Conference in Dallas, on mind-body approaches to rehabilitation. The Chat featured Dr. Paul Lehrer, Professor Emeritus at Rutgers Medical School, Dr. David Shurtleff, Acting Director of the NCCIH, and Dr. Robert Coben, president of the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research.
(L to R): Drs. Lehrer, Shurtleff, and Coben
Paul Lehrer shared information on the history of heart rate variability biofeedback. David Shurtleff commented on new NIH initiatives and funding opportunities as well as curriculum in pain education for medical students and doctors. Robert Coben commented on developments and applications of neurofeedback. Questions from the audience included why pain education approaches are lacking among medical doctors and what are the NCCIH funding opportunities for small businesses and rehabilitation medicine? The chat was very well attended and had active involvement of its participants.
CIRMNG social hour: Dinner at Niu-B contemporary Japanese cuisine
Re-Energize!” experiential wellness session Acupressure for Stress Reduction and Self-Care with Bridget Chin MD, MA
RESEARCH PRESENTED ON ATTITUDES & ADOPTION OF CIAM
The results of our research survey designed to assess attitudes among rehabilitation professionals about the adoption of complementary and integrative alternative medicine (CIAM) were presented at the 2018 Annual conference. Read the abstract >>
Thank You Reception
CIRMNG hosted a thank you reception for Dr. Paul Lehrer and Dr. David Shurtleff for their special symposium and lunch presentations at the conference.
