| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 7 | Open meeting. Bring your pressing questions, answers, attention, leftover holiday cookies, and anything else you have to share. |
| Feb. 2 | Alex Edward of SF's Myofascial Treatment Associates (Ron Leonardi's outfit) will present his innovative approach to RSI, combining bodywork with cognitive treatment. |
| March 2 | John A. Baron, of Sausalito, and students, in a hands-on demonstration of the Alexander Technique: "How to regain the use of your whole self and to correct habits of 'mis-use.'" |
| April 6 | Dr. Jeffrey R. Ralph will be talking on pain management. He is a neurologist who specializes in diseases of the nerve, muscle and neuromuscular transmission, and the director of the Neuropathy Center at the UCSF Medical Center. |
| May 4 | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Update: What do the changes in the federal law mean for Californians? A summary of federal and state (FEHA) disability anti-discrimination laws. Disability rights lawyers, including Betsy Johnsen. |
| June 1 | Bringing It All Together: Please bring one or two comments on what has worked best for you to incrementally improve - or cure - your condition. Nutrition, treatment modality, ergonomics, whatever tips you feel strongest about! Also: bring any unused equipment to share - spare wrist guards, gloves, equipment, etc. Moderated with note-taking - notes will be available. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 6 | Peter Edgelow, PT, MA, assistant clinical professor of physical therapy, UCSF, will discuss thoracic outlet syndrome's role in causing RSI, and how to overcome it. |
| Aug. 3 | Demonstration of how Dragon Naturally Speaking can be used for dictation and for issuing commands and navigation, hosted by Steve Kessler from our group. |
| Sept. 14 | Mordecai Ettinger, a somatic practitioner and Reiki practitioner whose practice focuses on trauma resolution, on understanding root causes of chronic pain. |
| Oct. 5 | Stephen Tamaribuchi, RSI consultant, inventor, and Shiatsu expert, with twenty years experience in the field of human biomechanics, will teach you how to drive/move/live to prevent pain in your body. A few of his hints can make a big difference in your life. |
| Nov. 2 | Pam Silverman, expert physical therapist, of Hand Therapy of San Francisco, on what we have learned about treating RSI in the last 25 years. |
| Dec. 7 | Discussion on Pain: How do you deal with chronic or acute pain? Share your ideas about what pain is and what can be done about it — drugs, massage, relaxation, meditation, etc. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 7 | Kevin Minney,
Registered Bowen Instructor, Professional Bowen Therapist Bowenwork(TM) and "non-invasive, pain-free pain relief" for people with RSI. |
| Feb. 4 | Nancy Byl, PhD, PT, FAPTA, on Focal Dystonia in the Hands (following up her popular presentation on focal dystonia in general this past November). |
| March 3 | Nancy McCombs,
Social Security Disability Attorney will discuss eligibility, the application process, and how it relates to RSI. |
| April 7 | Carolyn Parker, Naturopath and Kinesiology Practitioner, on nutrition, diet, and supplementation for pain and RSI. |
| May 5 | The Taoist Tai Chi
Society of the USA, S.F. Bay Area Branch Health benefits and other benefits of tai chi for people with RSI. |
| June 2 | Nancy Petty, hand therapist, and Jay Petty, fitness trainer and aikido practitioner, will discuss the body/mind/spirit connection with the treatment of upper quadrant dysfunction. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 7 | Sally Smith, Certified Acupressure Therapist, and M.S.W., will discuss what acupressure is, and how it can be used in a self-help program for people with RSI. |
| Aug. 4 | Peter Edgelow, PT, MA, is assistant clinical professor of physical therapy at UCSF. He'll discuss thoracic outlet syndrome's role in causing RSI, and how to overcome it. |
| Sept. 8 | Sam Gold
of Californians Injured at Work "Helping America's injured workers cope, one day at a time" |
| Oct. 6 | Rachel Arthur of Healthy San Francisco presents this new city program, which provides medical care for uninsured San Franciscans. |
| Nov. 3 | Megan Caper and Katherine Romano, Certified BodyTalk Practitioners, on how BodyTalk re-synchronizes the body's energy systems, enabling optimal functioning and rapid healing. |
| Dec. 1 | Mind-Body Forum: Alexis Grant, Nate McNamara, and Steve Simons, who report recovering fully from RSI without doctors or exercises, talk in detail about how to treat RSI using Dr. John Sarno's theories. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 8 | Kaz Shibao, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Orthopedic Massage Practitioner, and Health Fitness Instructor, on how he works with people with RSI. |
| Feb. 5 | Crystal Padilla, Advocate,
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. The ADA and employee rights: how to ask for an accommodation. |
| March 5 | Sue Borg,
Worker's Compensation Attorney Sue will answer your questions and update us on the latest in the worker's comp system. |
| April 9 | Mike White,
Ergonomic Specialist Mitigating RSI risk through proper equipment and postures. |
| May 7 | Daniel Burton-Rose and Mattilda a.k.a. Matt Bernstein Sycamore in conversation about writing, technological society, sexual trauma and the personal politics of living with RSI and fibromyalgia. |
| June 4 | Liz Scarpelli, Scarpelli and
Kakehashi Physical Therapy Physical therapies for RSI and self-management. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 9 | Ron Katsuranis of VoiceWare will demonstrate Dragon Dictate Naturally Speaking 9, and his own Voice Power companion product. |
| Aug. 6 | Dr. Ellen Hughes,
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine Alternative modalities (meditation, biofeedback, acupuncture) in treating chronic pain. |
| Sept. 10 | Lisa Mazzocut, Licensed Massage Therapist (www.lymphatique.com), will demonstrate gentle lymphatic drainage therapy to relieve inflammation and pain in our hands and arms. She'll also teach us relaxing self-treatment techniques. |
| Oct. 1 | Robert S. Gallup, Ed.D. OTR/L, Chronic Pain & Health Behavioral Specialist (www.rsgallup.com), Healing Chronic Pain and Inflammation - An Inconvenient Truth |
| Nov. 5 | Dr. Nancy Byl,
UCSF School of Medicine Focal Dystonia and RSI |
| Dec. 3 | Penni Weisner,
Volunteer at UCSF Cancer Resource Center Medical Appointment Planning: how to plan strategically, to get the most out of those high stakes appointments. |
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