Description
“A Menu of Strategies for Chronic Pain” features Dan Lukaczer (ND) and Heather Tick (MD) in a wide-ranging talk on why chronic pain is often misunderstood—and mistreated. They explore how central sensitization, movement fear, and mitochondrial dysfunction can amplify pain, and why nutrition, sleep, and toxin load matter more than most realize. Tick explains why we need to reframe pain care around patient participation, not just prescriptions, and how restoring function can begin long before pain fully disappears.
A Menu of Strategies for Chronic Pain
Guest
Heather Tick
Category
Pain Management, Nutrition, Alternative Medicine
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About The Host
Dan Lukaczer (ND) is a naturopathic doctor and Director of Medical Education at the Institute for Functional Medicine. He co-hosts the Pathways to Well-Being podcast, where he shares insights on systems biology, root-cause care, and the future of personalized medicine. With over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and research, Dan brings clarity to complex health topics through a functional, whole-person lens.
Dan Lukaczer (ND) is a naturopathic doctor and Director of Medical Education at the Institute for Functional Medicine. He co-hosts the Pathways to Well-Being podcast, where he shares insights on systems biology, root-cause care, and the future of personalized medicine. With over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and research, Dan brings clarity to complex health topics through a functional, whole-person lens.
About The Guest
Heather Tick (MD) is a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington, holding the Gunn-Loke Endowed Professorship of Integrative Pain Medicine. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in nonpharmacologic strategies for chronic pain, integrating nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body approaches. Heather authored "Holistic Pain Relief" and "The RSI Clinic Handbook," offering evidence-based tools to help patients manage and eliminate pain through comprehensive, whole-person care.
Heather Tick (MD) is a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington, holding the Gunn-Loke Endowed Professorship of Integrative Pain Medicine. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in nonpharmacologic strategies for chronic pain, integrating nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body approaches. Heather authored "Holistic Pain Relief" and "The RSI Clinic Handbook," offering evidence-based tools to help patients manage and eliminate pain through comprehensive, whole-person care.
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