# Event Details - **Event Name**: Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Exploring Interdisciplinary, Evidence-Based Approaches to Assessment, Treatment, and PreventionAbout this EventUnderstanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body & Care IntersectExploring Interdisciplinary, Evidence-Based Approaches to Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention📅 June 3, 2026📍 Russell Sage CollegeBush Memorial Center65 First St Troy NY 121808:30am-4:00pm🍽️ Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and snacksPain is complex- and so is treating it effectively.Join us for a dynamic, one-day conference bringing together a powerhouse lineup of regional experts to explore how clinical care, neuroscience, psychology, and rehabilitation intersect in the understanding and treatment of pain.This experience equips healthcare professionals and community providers with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce reliance on opioids, and address the full spectrum of pain, from acute to chronic, through a multidisciplinary lens.Conference Learning Objectives:Understand basic neurobiology of physical pain, how to differentiate between nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain phenotypes, and associate pain phenotypes to evidence-based practices.Describe multidisciplinary approaches to pain management: who, when, how and why.Identify evidence-based practices appropriate for different settings (e.g. primary care, emergency department, subspecialty care).Why Attend?Learn from leading experts across medicine, psychology, physical therapy, and pharmacologyExplore cutting-edge research and real-world applications in pain managementGain tools to reduce substance use risk while improving quality of careEngage in meaningful discussions on integrating pain science into everyday practiceNetwork with professionals across disciplines🎓 Continuing Education Credits:APPROVED for 6.0 Continuing Medical Education (CME)This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and Policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) through the joint providership of Ellis Medicine and Healthy Capital District Initiative, Inc.. Ellis Medicine is accredited by The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Ellis Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.APPROVED for Continuing Education Credits: SW, PT, OT, LMHC, SLPWestern New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. (WNY R-AHEC) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Boards for Social Work (#SW-0685), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Practitioners (#MHC-0268), and Speech Language Pathology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers, physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists, and assistants, licensed mental health counselors, and speech language pathologists.Featured Sessions & SpeakersFrom the biology of pain to real-world clinical application, this agenda is designed to build knowledge throughout the day:Neurobiology of Pain: The Evolving Pain ExperienceAnne Nafziger, MD, PhD, MHS – IMA Clinical ResearchAlternatives to Opioids in the Emergency DepartmentMichael Waxman, MD, MPH – Albany Medical CenterCognitive and Emotional Dimensions of PainMichael Prezioso, PhD – Blue Line Psychological, LLCReframing Chronic Pain: A Rehabilitative Physical Therapy PerspectiveErin Elkins, PT, DPT, Ed.D. – Russell Sage CollegePsychophysiology of Chronic Pain: Root Causes and How to HelpAdriana Steffens, PhD, BCN, QEEG-D – Mind Matters Regional Neurofeedback CentersThe Inheritance Conundrum: Managing Legacy Chronic Pain PatientsJeffrey Bettinger, PharmD – Saratoga HospitalModern Pain Management💬 Plus: Interactive practice integration discussions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities throughout the dayAgenda8:00–8:30 AM – Set-up for tabling8:30–9:00 AM – Registration & tabling9:00–9:05 AM – Welcome (Amanda Duff, PhD – Healthy Capital District)9:05–9:45 AM – Neurobiology of Pain (Anne Nafziger, MD, PhD, MHS)9:45–10:30 AM – Alternatives to Opioids in the ED (Michael Waxman, MD, MPH)10:30–10:45 AM – Break & tabling10:45–11:45 AM – Cognitive & Emotional Dimensions of Pain (Michael Prezioso, PhD)11:45 AM–12:30 PM – Lunch, poster presentations & networking12:30–1:15 PM – Rehabilitative PT Perspective (Erin Elkins, PT, DPT, Ed.D.)1:15–2:00 PM – Psychophysiology of Chronic Pain (Adriana Steffens, PhD)2:00–2:30 PM – Legacy Chronic Pain Patients (Jeffrey Bettinger, PharmD)2:30–3:15 PM – Practice Integration Discussions3:15–4:00 PM – Modern Pain ManagementWho Should Attend?This conference is ideal for:Physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providersBehavioral health professionalsPhysical and occupational therapistsPharmacistsSocial workers and care coordinatorsAnyone involved in pain management and patient careWhat You’ll Walk Away WithBy the end of this conference, participants will be able to:Apply multidisciplinary approaches to pain management- integrating neuroscience, behavioral health, pharmacology, and rehabilitation into real-world careTranslate evidence into practice by incorporating comprehensive, patient-centered pain strategies into everyday clinical workflowsAssess and address substance use risk while maintaining effective, compassionate pain managementCollaborate across disciplines- working alongside behavioral health, Ph*rm*cy, and rehabilitation professionals to improve patient outcomesCome Ready To…Think differently.Collaborate across disciplines.And leave with actionable strategies you can use immediately. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a30bd2f0-423f-11f1-a0ab-0137025ce733-rimg-w572-h740-dcf1f2f2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/troy/understanding-pain-conference-how-mind-body-and-care-intersect/100001978177797042 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, conferences, nonprofit, science-fair, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 125, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Troy - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Bush Memorial Center - **lat**: 42.7285218 - **long**: -73.6931657 - **full address**: Bush Memorial Center, 50 1st Street, Troy, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b479c7a8dec22333f6595e325a13170f602c0163fad357a0858fd075925ed7fb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f4f4-gmir.jpg?v=1777379676 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect being held? - **A:** Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect takes place on Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bush Memorial Center, 50 1st Street, Troy, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect? - **A:** Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect is organized by Healthy Capital District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Understanding Pain Conference: How Mind, Body, and Care Intersect is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Troy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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