The DC Chronic Pain Meetup group aims to provide a safe and supportive space for people in Metro-DC to interact, learn, and socialize with others who live with chronic pain. People living with chronic pain often have common experiences that are difficult to describe and communicate to others. Living with pain can be isolating, which makes support systems crucially important. By sharing our own experiences, I hope those of us with chronic pain can learn from and support each other. The group is o …

Welcome to Acute and Chronic Pain Alternative Resolutions Group. As a person who has suffered from Chronic pain for most of my life, I have dedicated my life to helping others resolve their own pain.  Many of my clients have suggested that I head up a group to schedule Seminars and discussion groups for individuals, their friends and family members to seek a deeper understand of why  we have chronic pain, and what can be done to return to a well balance happy lifestyle. Family support and unders …

This is a group to teach people to relieve their severe and chronic lower back pain through P.P.E.D. (plain, physical, exercise and determination). Whether you've been suffering for 30 years with a pain level of between 1-10, the modified methods of exercise and your own determination will make you recover completely. Those with no prior back surgeries are welcome to join this group. We deal with just plain physical pain through exercise as long as the pain is not related to any other sickness. …

This is a group where I hope we can form a community - to share knowledge and meet with fellow members who deal with headache, migraine, and facial pain. I think that together we will have a lot of information and experiences that we can learn from and relate to each other with! Our first meetup is scheduled for Sat. Aug. 4th!  The spot will be in DC, and metro accessible.  I'll post the location soon.

Meet others who suffer from headaches, discuss and share treatment methods, offer support to each other, and hear my story about how I've been able to eliminate my migraines. Each of us know that living with chronic pain can be devastating not only for the afflicted, but also for our families. Traditional western medicine has attempted to treat many of these ailments through the use of pharmaceuticals. This approach has failed to address the root causes of many chronic diseases (especially t …

This is a group for people with Lupus and other chronic auto-immune conditions and their friends and family. The goal is to create a support network where we can get together to enjoy the good days and be understanding of the not-so-good days. As "Lupies" we know our bodies better than most, and we all have our own way of dealing with the challenges our conditions present. I hope by joining each other, we can have fun and some laughs while being there for each other.

Information is power. Fibromyalgia is enigmatic and ambiguous and can be a life-altering disorder. Fight the confusion and uncertainty with information. My vision for this group is to get people who experience fibromyalgia together to comment and share their thoughts on current research and historical perspectives. The reading list won't be limited to books or research specifically on fibromyalgia. It will also include books on neuroscience, chronic illness, philosophy of self and consciousness, …

This group is intended to discuss, and debate some of the medicinal reasons that MEDICINAL CANNABIS should be considered in the state of VIRGINIA. This group does not encorage illegal activities and there will be no illegal drugs or narcotics at the events, and meetings. This is just a group to bring fellow Cannabis activists together to discuss the potential uses that could benefit the medical community. My opinion on cannabis is that it can be helpful in the correct setting. Doctors prescribe …

People living with CFS to get together to support each other.

Learning new ways to address pain and stress through body awareness, mfr, unwinding, and relaxation techniques

Learn and experience the power of transforming challenges in our lives using various self-help tools for managing stress, pain, disorganization, and poor communication. This group will meet monthly to experience innovative interventions to help create meaningful and powerful goals with solutions to what is keeping you stuck with a support group and accountability to insure success. Change negative self perceptions by transforming anger, pain , anxiety, learning challenges, and stress to create m …

health restoration: [noun] the process of detoxification, healing and rebuilding of the body, mind and soul with the hope of returning the body to proper balance and function. health: [noun] soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment restoration: [noun] 1. a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition. 2. restitution of something taken away or lost. This group was created by Robin Shirley with the hope of helping others come back from a state o …

Magical Godmother's Tapping Circle provides group life coaching for women using EFT EFT stands for "Emotional Freedom Techniques." It is a form of energy healing using acupressure points on the head, hand, and upper body to relieve physical and emotional pain. The technique often works very rapidly—in a matter of minutes--and is easy to learn. Once you know where the energy points are located, you tap them with your fingertips while you are “tuned in” to whatever discomfort is bothering you …

Hate those support groups but want to have more friends who know what you are going thru? This group is for people who have Crohn's or Colitis or have a tie to them from a close friend or family member. We are NOT a fundraising group and NOT a support group. Just come out and have fun with people who know the day to day struggles that you face every day!

This group is for people suffering from Autonomic Nervous System Disorders (POTS, Dysautonomia, NCS, and Orthostatic Intolerance) I started this group to help connect people to share what they are going through and what has helped them. These disorders are tricky to treat because everyone has different symptoms and react differently to the treatments. By sharing what has worked for each of us, hopefully it can offer some hope and relief to others. My hope is to also create a group that supports …

I have always have had a love for horses, and all animals. I am a licensed massage therapist, and have complete Mark Barnes Equine Myofascial Release Therapy certification. I have been working with horses for several months, and find that it has been extremely rewarding. In addition I have started training with David Yauch, a natural horsemanship instructor. His deep understanding of horse behavior has helped me become a better body worker for my four legged friends. If you have a horse that see …

Support group is a way for those suffering from Lyme disease and their families to share information and explore treatment.

Let's come and talk about our food choices and how to make better food choices that will create health and healing. Our personal Nutrition plays a large part in our overall health. All of our meetings will help our members to stay focusd on making healthy choices and adding more tasty food recipes that will stop starvation diets. We are a group that loves to EAT more but want to Weigh less and increase our health and energy. Obesity and its related diseases can be a challenge. Our group members …

I want to discuss Uterine Fibroid Tumor Disease to discuss other alternatives to avoid having hysterectomy. Also to participant research study to find cure for fibroid tumors. Women and Men can join .