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 …
What’s so rare that its awareness day falls on Leap Day, once every four years? International Rare Disease Day, launched back in 2008 to build a global awareness campaign to help bring rare diseases to the spotlight. That year’s Leap Day – February 29th – was 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 …
Last month, in the hectic midst of my week away volunteering as a chronic pain Patient Partner with the North American Pain School (NAPS), at the stunning Fairmont Le Château Montebello, I received some good news for my Art Despite Pain initiative (#ArtDespitePain). What was Read More …
