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Expertise
I can answer questions about various options that are out there for chronic pain be it alternative or traditional medicine and how these options are available. I am familiar with drugs used to treat chronic pain, but cannot give a doctor's opinion as I am not a doctor. I can answer questions about how to help manage pain and how to function the best you can. & I can answer questions about disability and options there.
Experience in the area
I have been a licensed massage therapist since 1994 focusing on chronic pain of various sorts. I too suffer from chronic pain due to two automobile accidents so I know first hand what is available in both alternative medicine and traditional medicine. I have also learned from my clients and colleagues about additional approaches that medicine is making strides with.
Organizations
ABMP, NCBTMB
Publications
Wellx.com
Education/Credentials
Massage Therapy certification & license; BA in Molecular Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience.
Past/Present Clients
cancer, MS, Parkinson's, automobile accidents, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, etc.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| lora | 01/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you |
| David | 11/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the detailed answer. I find ..... |
Recent Answers from Jessica Chew
2012-05-24 lower back pain due to jumping:
Hemant - Have you told your physio that you have increased pain due to the jumping exercises? I'd first talk to him/her and see what their suggestion might be. On thing that is important when strengthening
2012-04-28 Arm pain:
Anna-Marie, I first want to let you know that I'm not a doctor. Therefore I cannot diagnose anything. I have been a licensed massage therapist for 8 years specializing in pain relief. After hearing
2012-01-10 pain medicine:
Lora, I must first say I'm not a doctor. But I also say wow. yes you should be tapered off percicet if you have been on it that long. I have a couple suggestions. The first is to go to your pharmacist
2011-12-27 Ablation in lumbaric region:
Lin, OUCH! An infection. Not good and not helpful for pain relief. I will be thinking of you and your doctors that they will be able to rid the area of infection and reduce the terrible pain you are
2011-12-22 Ablation in lumbaric region:
I am so sorry to hear about the pain you have been through. I work with a lot of clients who have various types of chronic pain. I will inform you that I am a licensed massage therapist (which chronic
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