Special Lecture Series

Invited guest presenters with Dr. Ric Arseneau or Dr. McKay as moderator
You must be a patient in our practice to participate

To Register: Bruno@DrRicArseneau.ca

See past lectures on our
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Upcoming Lectures

PT/OT Webinar – Back to Basics: Pacing Foundations
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Apr 23, 2025

Empowered Movement: Adaptive Exercise for Complex Chronic Conditions
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Movement is a key part of managing complex chronic conditions, yet finding the right approach can be challenging. This new physiotherapist-led exercise group designed for all patients with complex conditions—and the webinar is your first step to joining.

You’ll learn how exercise impacts autonomic function, pain sensitivity, and overall stability, and how it can be adapted to support your unique needs. We’ll cover the structure of the program, the science behind safe movement, and how to choose the right level for your capacity. This session also provides a space to ask questions and gain practical strategies for pacing and symptom management—don’t miss this opportunity to start moving with confidence!

Zoom presentation

Apr 24, 2025

3 – 4
The Low Inflammatory Diet
Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
430 – 6

Zoom presentation

Apr 30, 2025

hEDS Webinar – Understanding the Neurological Spectrum in hEDS: Headaches, Chiari Malformation, Small Fiber Neuropathy - Part 2
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

May 1, 2025

3 – 4
PT/OT Webinar – Neurodiversity and Pacing
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

May 7, 2025

Meal Planning & Preparation
Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
430 – 6

Zoom presentation

May 14, 2025

PT/OT Webinar – Am I Ready to Return to Work or School? - Assess Readiness
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

May 21, 2025

Key Nutrients & Supplements for Individuals with Complex Chronic Diseases
Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
430 – 6

Zoom presentation

May 28, 2025

PT/OT Webinar – Managing Orthostatic Intolerance – a PT/OT Perspective
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jun 4, 2025

hEDS Webinar – Topic TBA
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

Jun 5, 2025

3 – 4
Quarterly Q&A with Dr. Morello, naturopath
Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

Zoom presentation

Jun 11, 2025

330 – 5
PT/OT Webinar – Communicating Pacing Needs – What Others Need to Know
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jun 18, 2025

Nutrition Therapy for IBS: The FODMAP Diet
Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
430 – 6

Zoom presentation

Jun 25, 2025

NuLow Histamine Diet and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
430 – 6

Zoom presentation

Jul 2, 2025

hEDS Webinar – Topic TBA
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

Jul 3, 2025

3 – 4
PT/OT Webinar – The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Energy Management
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jul 16, 2025

hEDS Webinar – Topic TBA
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

Aug 7, 2025

3 – 4
Quarterly Q&A with Dr. Morello, naturopath
Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

Zoom presentation

Dec 10, 2025

330 – 5
Quarterly Q&A with Dr. Morello, naturopath
Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

Zoom presentation

Sep 17, 2025

330 – 5
hEDS Webinar – Topic TBA
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

DATE, 2025

3 – 4
PT/OT Webinar – Topic TBA
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
5 – 630

Zoom presentation

DATE, 2025

Gut-Brain-Microbiome Axis: Functional Dyspepsia and Overlapping Differentials
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
3– 430

Zoom presentation

Date TBD

Past Topics
  • PT/OT Webinar – Neurodiversity and Pacing
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Empowered Movement: Adaptive Exercise for Complex Chronic Conditions
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • Migraine: Overview and Treatment with Botox
    Dr. Ravi Dhanoa, MuscleMD Clinic
  • Headache Relief Blueprint: How to Prevent and Manage Headaches and Migraines
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • PT/OT Webinar – Managing Physical Activity with a Low Battery
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Dysautonomia and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
    Dr. Jane McKay
  • Pain Drivers and Interventional Treatment Options
    Micah Burns MD, Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist
  • PT/OT Webinar – Managing Orthostatic Intolerance
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Juvenile and Adolescent Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders - Parents' Guide to Assessment and Management of Hypermobility-Related Disorders
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • Long Covid Update 3
    Dr. Jane McKay
  • Living Like the Cat: My Patient Journey and the Books M.E. Gave Me
    Fiona Lehn
  • PT/OT Webinar – Pacing Through Winter Activities
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • The Spider - A Multisystemic Symptom Impact Tool for People with Hypermobility-Related Disorders and Genetic Research Update (KLK15 and HEDGE)
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • Overview of Medical Cannabis
    Dr. Caroline MacCallum, MD FRCPC BSc Pharm
  • Mindfulness Based Therapy For lnsomnia
    Laura McLean, MD, FRCPC, Consultant in Sleep Disorders
    Andrea Lemp, RN, MSN
  • Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
    Dr. Carley Akehurst, Naturopath
  • Improving Parasympathetic Tone by Group Singing – What’s the Science
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
    Tina Filippino, www.letzsing.com
  • Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Current Landscape in British Columbia
    Valorie Lynn Masuda, MD, FCFP(EM)(PC)
    Laura McLean, MD, FRCPC, Consultant in Sleep Disorders
    Andrea Lemp, RN, MSN
  • Stellate Ganglion Block
    Micah Burns MD, Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist, ChangePain Clinic Vancouver BC
  • How to exercise with Chronic Pain - related to hypermobility, EDS and ME/CFS - Part 1 and 2
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • Key Nutrients and Supplements for Individuals with Complex Chronic Diseases
    Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
    A Patient’s Journey – Part 1: Medical • Healthcare System
    Karen Firus
  • A Patient’s Journey – Part 2: Social • Stigma • Relationships • Work
    Karen Firus
  • A Patient’s Journey – Part 3:
    A Patient’s Guide to: Collaborative Decision Making • Cutting Edge Medical School • Advocacy
    Karen Firus
  • Posture and Equipment – What choices can you make in your positioning and within your environment to make energy conservation more successful
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Building Mental Resilience
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Gut - Brain - Microbiome Axis
    Dr. Sarvee Moosavi, MD FRCPC, Gastroenterologist
  • Activity and Values –
    Discovering your core values can assist in re-introducing meaning back into your life
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Environment Optimization
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • hEDS Webinar – The EDS Triad: Living With Complex Chronic Conditions, Including POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS – How to Prioritize Treatment Options
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • The Neuroplasticity of CSS – Part 1 and Part 2:
    Exercises to Promote Desensitization and to Reclaim Your Body
    Megan Hughes, College of Psychologists of BC
    BCACC
  • Am I ready to return to work ? – Assessing readiness
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Improving Sleep
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Improving Cognition
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Effective Communication – Courageous Conversations
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Infusion Therapy for Chronic Pain
    Dr. Inderveer Mahal CCFP
  • Long COVID – An Update – Part 1 and Part 2
    Dr. Jane McKay
  • Craniocervical Instability (CCI) in ME/CFS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
    Part 1: Symptoms and Diagnosis
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • Craniocervical Instability (CCI) in ME/CFS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
    Part 2: Diagnosis and Management

    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Pain and Fatigue – Part 1 / Part 2
    Dr. Inderveer Mahal CCFP
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
    Dr. Caroline Lee, ObGyn
  • Fibromyalgia – From Understanding to Management
    Dr. Jane McKay
  • Pacing Needs – What I want you to know
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • The Relationship Between Female Hormones and Pain
    Dr. Caroline Lee, ObGyn
  • Chronic Pain and Neuroplasticity Q&A
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Preparing an Emergency Crash Kit and Checklist
    Panel Discussion
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Ric Arseneau
  • Chronic pain self management techniques
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Understanding Chronic Pain
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Aches, Pains, and Love: Navigating Relationships When You Live With Chronic Pain and Illness
    Kira Lynn, RPC, MPCC
  • A Lawyers Perspective on CPP-Disability / LTD / WorkSafe BC
    Whitney Derber, Lawyer and Susan Apperley, Lawyer
  • Stellate Ganglion Block
    Dr. Aniz Khalfan, MBChB FRCPC
    (Anesthesiologist Focused Chronic Pain Practice)
  • Medication and Treatment Decisions:
    Navigating Online (mis)Information and Evaluating the Evidence
    Dr. Ric Arseneau
  • Neuroplasticity
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Self-help strategies for reducing neuro-inflammation
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Change your Brain: Using Polyvagal theory to regulate the nervous system
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Somatic Therapy Techniques
    Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  • Aches, Pains, and Love:
    Dating and Relationships for Those With Chronic Pain and Illness
    Kira Lynn, RPC, MPCC
  • Pacing Through the Summer
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Disability Resources
    Adrienne Moya, MSW, Registered Social Worker and
    Kym Bohachewski, MSW, Registered Social Worker
  • How Family & Friends Can Best Support Patients ** Everyone Welcome **
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Ric Arseneau
  • Embracing Unrest: Harness Your Body’s Key to Resilience
    Dr. Sandra Parker, Registered Psychologist
  • Meal Planning & Preparation
    Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
  • The Low Inflammatory Diet
    Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
  • Pacing and Working Part-time or Full-time
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • WTF: What the Fog – Managing Brain Fog
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Values and Identity
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Low Histamine Diet and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
    Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
  • Sex, Intimacy and Chronic Illness (partners welcome)
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Pacing/Self Care With Resource Barriers
    Financial Resources (money) and Human Resources (no family/friends)
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Arseneau
  • Pacing/Self Care With Responsibility Barriers
    (Children, Special Needs Dependants)
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Arseneau
  • Pacing/Self Care With Responsibility Barriers
    Elderly Parents/Family Members
    Panel Discussion
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Ric Arseneau
  • How To Identify The Right Activity For You And How To Create A Plan To Reach It
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT)
  • Empowered Relief
    Dr. Aniz Khalfan, MBChB FRCPC (Anesthesiologist Focused Chronic Pain Practice)
  • Sex , Intimacy and Chronic Illness
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • An integrative approach to the physiotherapeutic treatment and management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
    Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist
  • Nutrition Therapy for IBS: The FODMAP Diet
    Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
  • Pacing by the Numbers – With OT and PT
    Sandy Perrin, Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Pacing for Special Events – Surviving the Holidays !
    Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • Pacing and Energy Conservation: an Occupational Therapy Perspective
    Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)
  • The Healing Journey: 3 part series
    Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkle
  • Alternative therapies: A common sense and evidence-based approach
    Dr. Teresa Clarke
  • Nutrition: Nourishing the Body & the Brain
    Dr. Teresa Clarke
  • Activity and Movement: A Physiotherapist Perspective
    Ms. Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT)
  • Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), and Trigger Point Injections (TPI)
    Dr. Ravi Dhanoa
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Dysautonomia
    Dr. Ric Arseneau
  • Physiotherapy Management of Dysautonomia/POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
    Trineta Mohan Bhojwani, Registered Physiotherapist

    Movement Disorders, Dysautonomia, Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation

  • Mitochondrial Health
    Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)
  • Gut Health
    Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)
  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
    Hypermobile Type – Dr. Lucia Ma
  • Naturopathic Approach to Pain
    Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)
  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
    Dr. Ric Arseneau
  • Ask the Naturopathic – Q&A Session
    Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)
  • Acupressure – 3 sessions
    Dr. Teresa Clarke