2022 Winter Edition
Conference Highlights
A Novel Cognitive Embodiment Approach to Complement and Enhance Clinical Rehabilitation Practice
Monika M. Gross, BFA, mAmSAT, mATI, RSME
Executive Director
The Poise Project
Candler, North Carolina, United States
IC39: Nature as Co Therapist in Rehabilitation
Matthew J. Wichrowski, Jr., MSW, HTR
Clinical Associate Professor, Sr. Horticultural Therapist
Rusk Rehabilitation
NY, New York, United States
ZALIHA BINTI OMAR, M.B,B.S, FRCP(Glasg), FAFRM, DMR (RCP, Lond)
Visiting Professor
Fujita Health University
Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Emotional Well-being as Mechanism of Integrative Health: Role of Positive Emotions in Chronic Illness
Elizabeth Addington, PhD
Assistant Professor
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Looking to Nature for Rehabilitation, Health and Wellness
Matthew J. Wichrowski, MSW, HTR
Clinical Associate Professor
Rehabilitation Medicine New York University Grossman School of Medicine
St., Bohemia, New York, United States
Mediation and Remediation of Sensitized Chronic Pain by Heart Rate Variability and Emotion Regulation
JP (Jack) Ginsberg, PhD; Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist; VA Research Health Scientist (Ret.)
Research Assistant Professor
School of Medicine, University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Telewellness Program Improves Diet Quality Among People with Physical Disabilities: A Retrospective Evaluation
Presenting Author
Christine C. Ferguson, PhD, RD, LD
Postdoctoral Scholar
University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States
Non-Presenting Authors
Julianne G. Clina, M.S.
PhD Student
University of Alabama at Birmingham, United
Allyn Abadie, MA, LAT, ATC
Graduate Assistant
University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States
James Rimmer, PhD
Director, UAB / Lakeshore Research Collaborative; Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promo
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Databases in Complementary and Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine Research: A Scoping Review
ZALIHA BINTI OMAR, M.B,B.S, FRCP(Glasg), FAFRM, DMR (RCP, Lond)
Visiting Professor
Fujita Health University
Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Pooja Jethani, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State University of Health Sciences, Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Hsiao-ju Cheng, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Singapore-ETH Centre, Singapore
Urvashy Gopaul, MSc, PhD PT
Post Doctoral fellow
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sonya Kim, PhD, CRC, BCB
Assistant Professor and Research Scientist
NYU School Grossman of Medicine Department of Neurology and Department of Rehabilitation
New York City, New York, United States
Carmen E. Capo-Lugo, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Complementary and integrative Rehabilitation Medicine: A Neurovisceral Integration Perspective
Julian Thayer, PhD
Distinguished University Professor of Psychological Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, United
Home Aerobic Training versus Balance Training for Cerebellar Degenerative Diseases:
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Scott Barbuto, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of PM&R Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, United States
A Primer on Precision Medicine
Erin Conway, PsyD, MSCP, BCB, BCN
Clinical Forensic Neuropsychologist
Cerebrum Neurotherapy
Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States
Culinary Medicine, Anytime, Anywhere.
Melinda Ring, MD, FACP, ABOIM
Assoc. Professor of Clinical Medicine
Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Facilitating Inclusion through Representation: Promoting Underrepresented Minorities in the Complementary Integrative Medicine Workforce
Presenters:
Sonya Kim, PhD, CRC, Departments of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Zaliha Binti Omar, M.B.B.S., FRCP, FAFRM, DMR, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine 1, Fujita Health University, Japan; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Malaya, Malaysia; Malaysian Association of Rehabilitation Physicians
Julie Faieta, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, Department of Rehab Science & Technology, University of Pittsburgh
Reindolf Anokye, MS, Edith Cowan University
Urvashy Gopaul, PT, PhD, University Health Network-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, KITE Research Institute
Nabila Enam, OTD, OTR/L, RYT, Department of Occupational Therapy, Saint Joseph’s University
William R. Reed, DC, PhD, School of Health Professions – Department of Physical Therapy University of Alabama at Birmingham
“Re-Energize!” experiential wellness session: Adaptive Yoga For People of All Abilities with Matthew Sanford, MA
“Re-Energize!” experiential wellness session: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Gratitude with Ariana Vora MD
Re-Energize!” experiential session: Yogic breathing and gentle movement with Pey-Shan Wen, Ph.D
Re-Energize!” experiential wellness session: Acupressure for Stress Reduction and Self-Care with Bridget Chin MD, MA
Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine Networking Group Business meeting
Dr. Kristine Miller was endowed with Best CIRM poster.
Daniel Gan made an announcement to recruit members to join his new Task force
Dr. Julian Thayer was awarded Excellence in CIRM research
CIRMNG social hour: Dinner at Niu-B Contemporary Japanese cuisine
