At about this time last year, I spent almost a week at the North American Pain School (NAPS) as a Patient Partner, helping the next generation of pain researchers better understand the impacts of chronic pain on patients’ lives. Held at the Château Montebello, each Read More …
Thanks so much to the team at “Bold Journey” international magazine, for this feature about my off-the-beaten-path journey from chronic pain patient to Patient Partner – and co-author of research papers – to professional artist.Published on May 4, 2026, this piece touches on how my Read More …
It’s incredible to look back to just five years ago, when I first started learning to paint as a neuroplasticity approach to chronic pain. As a Patient Partner and co-author in pain research projects, I’d become aware of research showing benefits of art appreciation and Read More …
I’m thrilled to share that my watercolour paintings have been juried into three different exhibitions of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), taking place this month and next!The FCA is one of Canada’s two preeminent national arts organizations, “dedicated to raising artistic standards by stimulating Read More …
An interesting study was published this summer, in the European Journal of Nutrition, showing that people with chronic musculoskeletal pain felt less pain symptoms when they added more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats to their diets – while reducing sweets, soft drinks, and Read More …
Back in June I spent almost a week as a volunteer Patient Partner at the North American Pain School (NAPS), held each year in Montebello QC.This annual educational event, for early-career pain researchers, features talks and workshops with leading experts in pain management and research Read More …
