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Integrative Medicine Approaches for Chronic Pain
Dr. Debjani Roy
Tuesday, 1/23 1:00pm
Presented in person and via Zoom.
Join us Tuesday, January 23 at 1:00pm for an insightful hybrid presentation by Dr. Debjani Roy on "Integrative Medicine Approaches for Chronic Pain." Dr. Roy will explore effective strategies for managing chronic pain, including dietary interventions, mind-body modalities with a focus on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the benefits of red light therapy, and a review of cannabis for pain management, highlighting the roles of CBD and THC. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on holistic approaches to pain relief.
Dr. Debjani Roy is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine and currently practices at Endeavor Health. She also sees patients at the Park Center in Glenview, where she integrates conventional Western medicine with evidence-based complementary approaches. Previously, she served as the Department Head of Integrative Wellness at FHCC, a joint facility of the U.S. Navy and the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on chronic pain management.
Dr. Roy is dedicated to a salutogenic approach, emphasizing overall well-being alongside managing chronic health issues. She believes in the philosophy that "food is medicine" and has a special interest in herbal medicine, pain management, and autoimmunity. Dr. Roy is committed to holistic patient care, tailoring treatments to what matters most for each individual.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Roy teaches at the University of Chicago and Rosalind Franklin University. She completed her medical education in India and a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University. Furthering her expertise, she completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) in San Diego.
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