All meetings are videotaped and made available on this site for a nominal membership fee or one-time per video purchase.  The most recent video is always available at no charge.

For a list of our previous speakers, see below.

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Previous meetings:

(All meetings are videotaped and made available on this site for a nominal membership fee or one-time per video purchase.  The most recent video is always available at no charge.)

• Dr. Kim Kaplan, Pain Medicine at OHSU
• Dr. Werner Vosloo, Naturopath and Medical Director or Portland Fibro and Fatigue Center and Restorative Health Clinic
• Jodi Johnson, Occupational Therapist with Progressive Rehabilitation Associates (Read: Managing Your Energy)
• Dr. Scott Fromherz, Westside Sleep Center
• Tami Stackelhouse, Fibromyalgia Health Coach
• Dr. Wendy Rogers, Naturopath at True Health Medicine (Read: Underlying Causes of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
• Steve Frison, Medical Hypnotherapist
• Dr. Ginevra Liptan, Founder and Medical Director of The Frida Center (author of “Figuring Out Fibromyalgia” and a fibromite herself) Read: Fascia and Its Role in Fibromyalgia Pain; Book Review by Tami Stackelhouse; Book Review by Tamara Staples
• Barbara Dieringer, CMT and Pilates Instructor
• Andrea Crisp, Portland Laughter Yoga
• Cheryl Coon, disability attorney at Swanson, Thomas and Coon
• Cheryl Hryciw, nurse practitioner and fibromyalgia specialist from The Frida Center
• Jennifer Hofmann, promoter of self-care and self-kindness (and organization!), Inspired Home Office
• Holiday “Potluck” Party
• How To Help Your Medical Expenses Pay You Back with Samantha Pahlow, CPA
• Dr. Liptan, from The Frida Center, Answering Your Questions About Pain Management (Read: Dr. Liptan on Fibromyalgia Pain Management and Answers to Seven Tough Questions on Fibromyalgia Pain)
• Gluten-Free/Allergen-Free Roundtable
• How to “Ask for What You Need” and “Be Heard” with an Invisible Illness featuring counselor David Anderson, Provisions
• May “Retreat” for the Soul – Self Care
• Dr. Wendy Rogers Speaks on Adrenal Health and Sleep
• Practical Tips for Managing Your Energy with Health Coach, Tami Stackelhouse
• An Introduction to Naturopathy and NCNM
• Spencer Leek on Fascia and Myofascial Release Techniques
• Brain Training to Lift the Fog and Help Memory and Focus, Sandy Schwartzkopf
• The Benefits of Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Acupuncture in FMS and ME/CFS with Dr. In Yu and Fran Rodriguez from Total Health Wellness Center
• Holiday Potluck Party
• Understanding the Family Leave Act and Your Rights at Work with Cindy Hooker, Gold Dog Consulting
• Health Insurance, Medicare and YOU! with Independent Insurance Agent, Jennifer Allain