Harnessing the Nervous System as a Therapeutic Intervention: Restoring Care That Can be Transformational, not Transactional
- Speaker:
- Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 08 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Apr 26, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS065481
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
During the seminar, we’ll explore the role of cognitive, behavioral and integrative strategies in managing chronic pain, leading to an improvement in coping and daily functioning. We will delve into the complexities of chronic pain, with a focus on helping you to understand how dysregulation of the nervous system and neuroinflammation contributes to heightened pain perception. You’ll learn pain relief therapies that help the client gain interoceptive awareness and explore cognitive and behavioral strategies to enhance your client’s ability to cope. You’ll be given tools for mindfulness, meditation and tapping that promote relaxation and acceptance of physical sensations. You’ll explore interoceptive exercises such as body scanning, progressive muscle relaxation as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition that will improve your client’s muscle tension, stress and quality of life. You’ll be equipped with various techniques and strategies that will allow you to manage chronic pain more effectively. With tools that are meant to complement traditional pain management, you’ll have a holistic approach to chronic pain management.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Harnessing the Nervous System as a Therapeutic Intervention (2.9 MB) | 46 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN Related seminars and products
Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN is a dedicated Naturopathic Physician and Registered Nurse, renowned for her holistic approach to mental health and chronic diseases. With a doctorate from Sonoran University in Tempe, AZ, and honors in nursing from Stony Brook University in NY, Dr. Ruiz blends evidence-based practices with natural treatments to provide comprehensive care for her patients. Her multifaceted background includes clinical research and extensive training in therapeutic modalities such as Homeopathy, Neurofeedback, and Mayan Medicine.
Dr. Ruiz utilizes her expertise in functional nutrition to address chronic illness and the impact of toxic stress on aging. She is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for older adults by tailoring nutrition and lifestyle strategies to enhance longevity and well-being. Her personalized approach to healthcare empowers patients to take control of their health and thrive as they age.
A national speaker on integrative health and resiliency, Dr. Ruiz has trained thousands of healthcare professionals on integrative and functional medicine, known for her ability to distill complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand concepts for her audience. In this talk, she will share insights into the transformative power of nutrition in promoting healthy aging and managing chronic conditions.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with AZ Trauma Institute, Essential Therapy Training, and Nurses for Natural Health. She is the president of Integrative Wellness Strategies and a consultant with Integrative Mental Health. Dr. Ruiz receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She serves on the advisory board for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Additional Info
Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)Access never expires for this product.
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Objectives
- Analyze signs and symptoms of nervous systems dysregulation and how it contributes to pain, as well as how to harness neural regulation as a therapeutic intervention for pain relief.
- Integrate interoceptive awareness, cognitive, behavioral and integrative strategies for pain relief when working with clients.
- Determine clinical efficacy and utilize integrative treatments such as mindfulness, tapping, breathwork, body scanning and progressive muscle relaxation in the management of chronic pain.
Outline
- Exploring the Biopsychosocial Model of Pain
- Understanding Neuroscience of Hyperalgesia
- Models of Neuroplasticity for Pain Relief
- Interoceptive Awareness as Foundation of Mind-Body Healing
- Cognitive Strategies to Enhance Coping: Minimizing Catastrophizing and the Anticipatory Response
- Nutritional Strategies to Address Inflammation
- Integrative Strategies; Mindfulness, Meditation, Guided Imagery for Pain Relief
- Empowering Client’s Coping with Tapping, Breathwork and Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Licensed Massage Therapists
- Chiropractors
- Athletic Trainers
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
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