The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fairfax Community Center (7929 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, 90046), from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. The ACPA is a non-profit, self-help group designed to teach people who suffer from chronic pain - pain that continues longer than six months and is not completely relieved by medication or medical treatment - to reduce the impact pain has on their working and personal loves. All prospe …
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I have decided to start this group because I want to support others coping with chronic pain. I have been dealing with daily migraines, headaches and muscle spasticity for 14 years. Partly due to partial transverse myelitis, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain but much of it is still largely unknown. i have had an intensive meditation practice for nearly 30 years and this has helped me get thru the worst of times. I also do abstract photography to help cope with chronic pain and assist others. The …
Welcome. I am a person with chronic pain (fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis), and I also have ten years' experience in mindfulness meditation. I would like to lead a group that introduces beginners to mindfulness meditation specifically for people with chronic pain. I will not charge members any fees. Anyone who is interested in meditation, and anyone who deals with chronic pain, is welcome. Let me describe more about this specific type of meditation called "mindfulness." Most types of medit …
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… There is a fine line between chronic whining and actually just talking about your day when your day involves pain, doctors, limitations, frustrations, and everything else. I hope we can find it together.
This is a group for peer support of those with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome and their family members. Mike, the organizer, has been dealing with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue for over ten years, and hopes he can be of service to other people with these conditions. People with chronic pain can find meaning and hope in life by turning their situation into a chance to help other people. Mike feels that coping with chronic pain requires a combination of skills. Pain must be gently …
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Discover cutting edge proven methods for the prevention, onset, and relief of migraines and physical pain. MIGRAINES? PLEASE READ THIS… Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Have you suffered through pain or migraines, missed out on time with friends and family, lost focus in your life or career, been unable to exercise through the pain, and lost hours, days, or life opportunities to pain? Discover cutting edge proven methods for the prevention, onset, and relief of migraines and physic …
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Meet other people who also experience chronic health concerns (3 months or more duration, listed below), interested in alternative health measures for chronic conditions. Discuss holistic healing concepts and compare to conventional medicine approaches. Observe what a holistic analysis is like, with volunteers within the group setting, for learning and sharing. Our Meetups are in Beverly Hills. We will have group discussion, demonstration and workshop time. Discussion is encouraged, and particip …
Education, training, treatment and networking with other massage therapists interested in JFB's Myofascial Release (MFR) and people in chronic pain seeking relief with MFR. We welcome all bodyworkers and anyone interested in looking within themselves to find authentic healing with MFR.
This is a group that meets to support healing, whose members have fibromyalgia/CFS, chronic physical or emotional pain, sleep disorders, and all other issues/symptoms that often accompany fibromyalgia. WE WANT TO GET BETTER. Our members are positive thinking and we have fun!
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… Missing school every month during my period, losing jobs due to the inability to function because of the pain, and let's not even get started on how it affected my sex life!! Of course, after years of trying a variety of pain medications, they all stopped working, and my OB-GYN wasn't trying to become my drug dealer. He even sent me to so-called "Pain Specialists", who also had no recommendations for pain control. I tried a variety of Complimentary and Alternative Treatments, as well as Traditio …
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This is a distinctly different fibromyalgia group than many others. Our purpose is to help sufferers completely eliminate their symptoms and move to a state of joy and full living. We do not join to list our symptoms and complain about pain, we are unequivocally attached to the notions of healing, happiness, and breaking through emotions to uncomplicate the mind and body. We feel there is no reason for so many people to live in the dark about their conditi …
I have noticed that there are no support groups in The Santa Clarita Valley for Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia & other autoimmune disease sufferers and I decided that it was time that we create one. This is a "Peer Support Group" where the group will mostly have a casual format and will focus on sharing experiences and learning from each others' experiences with the occasional guest speaker & different educational group "field trips". Although this group will definitely be a place to vent, it wi …
The Spondylitis Association of America helps all those with ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases meet each other for support and information exchange.
Lupus LA, the West Coast division of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, promotes lupus research, awareness, and education, and serves the needs of people with lupus and their families in Los Angeles County. Our programs include: pediatric support groups to help children and parents learn how to cope with the challenges of living with lupus; monthly adult support groups in both English and Spanish; patient education, peer support, referrals to medical specialists and assistance navigating the entitleme …
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We are a Meetup Group dedicated to 2 things: 1 - Discussing Medicinal Marijuana subjects including the spider web of laws that surround it and sharing how people can participate and help our society to become more compassionate for patients of Medicinal Marijuana. and 2- HAVING FUN! You do not need to be a medical marijuana patient or caregiver to join this Meetup, there will be no Marijuana at our Meetups, nor will we violate any laws. Instead this Meetup is for people who wish to …
Look Good and Feel Good...Again HI! I am a Board Certified Nutritional Consultant and Educator that is doing fun, casual on-going classes. I am really excited about this group and the prospect of helping as many people as possible learn whatever they are interested in, in the areas of eating, nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Whether that means you want to know about healthy fast meals, gain back your health, get the chemicals out of your life, or anti-aging, I want to help facilitate that in a …
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"Shen" can be translated as "Spirit, god, angel or spiritual essence". Chi is the power of the body and Shen is the heavenly essence of Chi. The origins of the word "Shen" also suggest the power of lightning. So, "Shen Tao" can be translated as "The Way of Heavenly Charged Spiritual Power". The Shen Tao arts are derived from the Ancient Shang Ch'ing Taoist methods of Enlightenment as well Personal Tran …
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… You don't have to struggle with issues regarding your Health, Emotions, Love, Money, Work, Phobias, Depression, Abuse, Self Forgiveness, or Chronic Pain. DNA Theta Healing allows the practitioner to facilitate instant changes in a client’s DNA on a cellular level by transforming the core of their beliefs. These beliefs are held on four levels: • Core Beliefs - Are what you have learned from a child. It’s what we usually learn from our parents. It’s what we usually see a therapist f …
Meet other people who also experience health concerns (listed below). Are you interested in alternative health measures for chronic, inflammation based, or a degenerative condition? Come and discuss holistic healing concepts and compare to conventional medicine approaches. We are here for learning and sharing. Our Meet-ups are in Westwood-90025. We will have group discussion, demonstration and workshops from time-to-time. Discussion is encouraged, and participation is voluntary. Conditions may i …
… The healing touch of Reiki can be beneficial for those suffering from stress, pain, cancer/chemotherapy, depression, alcohol and drug recovery, chronic illness, those who are transitioning at end of life and so much more. Together we are like-minded individuals sharing Reiki and other methods that enhance our spirituality and well-being. For more information about this path I have chosen and the benefits of Reiki please visit Spirit of Sage Reiki for Donations.
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