what is a pop up pain clinic?
CHRONIC Pain Clinics are events hosted at cannabis grow facilities, labs, retail stores, and consumption lounges in Southwest Michigan. We bring support to cannabis facilities, the chronic pain community, and the natural health industry.
Value to the community: (clients/staff)
Clinics provide free access to valuable resources for those living with chronic pain:
-
pain education & self-help strategies
-
hands-on therapies for on-site pain relief
-
space for community healing and chronic pain support
Value to the cannabis retailer/grower
Staff Only Events - increase productivity by helping staff manage pain throughout the workday; show staff appreciation
Public Events - promote a brand or cannabis retail location and provide an enhanced customer experience
Value to the natural health industry
Pain clinics can add credibility to cannabis stores and consumptions lounges. Clinics also help legitimize cannabis facilities as part of the natural heath industry.
why host a pop up
pain clinic?
Teach staff to manage pain & increase productivity & morale
Show appreciation to workers & retain good employees
Public clinics can help promote specials & move inventory
Enhance customer experience & brand reputation
pain clinic services
Pain Management Education
15 minute talks with handouts exploring what pain scientists call a biopsychosocial approach.
Accessible Movement
15 min. seated exercises, (like chair yoga) for pain relief; better posture, energy & sleep.
Therapeutic
Chair Massage
Hands-on pain management;
5-15 minute long treatments, and a consultation with a therapist.
Nervous System Training
15 minute seated classes which include, education,
breathing & visualization.
Assisted Stretching &
Shiatsu
Hands-on pain management;
5-15 minute long treatments, and a consultation with a therapist.
Consultations
Opportunities to discuss personal situations & pain management strategies.
Our services do more than just provide temporary relief. We teach people about the science of pain, and empower them to better manage it themselves.
meet our experts
Karina Mirsky, MA, ERYT​
Clinic Director & Lead Educator
Serving Kalamazoo since 1998​
​
-
somatic therapist
-
nervous system specialist
-
international wellness educator
Ariel Ramsey, LMT, HHP, RYT
Massage Therapist & Educator
In practice since 2012
​
-
licensed massage therapist
-
holistic health practitioner
-
certified yoga teacher