“Putting the Pieces Together”

9th Annual Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
Awareness Conference Was Held

New this year: All-day Healthcare Providers Workshop Friday
and Breakout Sessions Saturday!

This conference is designed to bring together patients, physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers and businesses who are involved with the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of people suffering from Fibromyalgia/CFS and related illnesses.

You will be able to network with patients and healthcare providers from treatment centers throughout the nation. Most importantly, everyone will have the opportunity to share experiences and ask the experts questions.

Attendees will participate in two days of lectures featuring some of the brightest minds in Fibromyalgia/CFS treatment. Don’t miss this exciting event packed with powerful speakers and life changing information!!

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS

All healthcare providers encouraged to attend workshop and/or Saturday’s conference!

Approved for Continuing Education Credit for chiropractors and nurses at Friday’s workshop, Friday evening’s Healing Concert and Conference on Saturday. Other healthcare providers will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon request. Please request certificate when you register.

Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Check-in begins at 8:00am

8:30-10:00am -William Shaw, Ph.D.
Yeast By-Products in Fibromyalgia/CFS
10:30-12:00 - Gloria Gilbère, N.D., D.A.Hom., Ph.D.
Chemical Calories: The Invisible Saboteurs
1:00-2:30pm - Rodger Murphree, D.C., C.N.S.
Root Causes of Mood Disorders
3:00-4:30pm - Jim Limons, Ed.D.
Behaviorioral Pain Management

Dr. William (Bill) Shaw, Ph.D., will explain why yeast overgrowth causes so many health issues in fibromyalgia/CFS patients and reveal compounds that can be elevated as much as 50 times normal. He will discuss increasing evidence showing why a special diet and antifungal medications may help people with these illnesses get well.

Chemical Calories: The Invisible Saboteurs
Friday 1:15-2:30 pm
Check-in begins at 12:00 Noon
Dr. Gloria Gilbère, N.D., D.A. Hom., Ph.D., Wholistic Rejuvenist

Dr. Gilbère will disclose nutrition and lifestyle modifications that can restore health. Will reveal a complex set of substances found in a variety of foods and environmental chemicals. She will explain how toxins build up within the body and eventually become stored in soft tissue, causing everything from fibromyalgia pain to immune system disorders. Dr. Gilbère will disclose nutrition and lifestyle modifications that can restore health. As a health journalist and investigative reporter, she has authored 9 books including best-sellers, I Was Poisoned By My Body and Pain & Inflammation Matters. Books are available from FCI.

Dr. Murphree will present the latest research on the causes of FM/CFS and tell how his patients consistently beat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, poor sleep, pain and fibro fog. Come find out how by using the right combination of nutritional supplements and appropriate prescription medications you can feel better than you’ve felt in years. He is author of 5 books including Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Treating and Beating Anxiety and Depression, available from FCI.

A time to enjoy good food, make new friends, browse the booths, see the latest products and services from our sponsors, try product samples, and listen to the Healing Concert!!

Join us for this musical escape into peace, harmony and meditation; tapping into your body's ability to heal itself. Using a combination of keyboard, classical guitar and song, there will be specific music to help ease pain. You will also be given information on how to use music on your healing path.

Holistic Treatment for Pain & Fatigue: Listening to your body
Saturday 9:00-10:15 am, Mark Green, N.M.D.

Dr. Green will discuss ways in which symptoms can provide subtle clues to the underlying causes of fibromyalgia/CFS and the associated pain. He will also present strategies for incorporating holistic and natural approaches in the treatment of these illnesses.

The Holistic Approach to Hormones, Metabolism & Food

Monterey Room: Nancy Russell, M.D., will discuss a holistic approach to solving the puzzle of Fibromyalgia/CFS. She will describe how hormone health, metabolism and food affect one another and explain the role of hormones in Fibromyalgia/CFS. She will guide you on a journey to healing your metabolism and balancing the hormonal system in your body.

Yeast Overgrowth and Fibromyalgia/CFS Patients

Seattle I: William Shaw, Ph.D., will explain how yeast overgrowth contributes to various fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue symptoms. He will share the latest research on the effects of yeast overgrowth in Fibromyalgia/CFS patients and special dietary measures and antifungal medications that may help people with these illnesses get well.

The Mind/Body Connection

Seattle II: Stacey Carter, Ph.D., will explain why chronic pain does not respond well to the traditional ‘Medical’ approach. He will present the basic differences between the ‘Project’ approach and the ‘Process’ approach to chronic pain and discuss what may be the missing ingredient required to help people with chronic pain.

An Integrative Medical Approach to FM/CFS
Saturday 1:30-2:45 pm, Michael Brown, N.M.D.

Dr. Brown will share information on how environmental overload, food allergies/intolerances, and hormonal imbalances have a significant impact on fibromyalgia/CFS, the symptoms that accompany these illnesses, and what helps.

Allergy and Its Relationship to FM/CFS
Saturday 3:15-4:45 pm, David Beaulieu, M.S., D.C.

Dr. David will discuss the benefits of eliminating allergies that often contribute to fibromyalgia/CFS symptoms. He will relate his experience in successfully treating many patients over the past 40 years and share steps you can take for better health.

A PATIENT-FRIENDLY CONFERENCE

The temperature in Kansas City is usually warm in by the first of June. However, it is impossible to adjust the air conditioning to suit everyone. Bring a sweater or light jacket.

Please refrain from wearing fragrances, smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages in the meeting room.

PRE-REGISTER BY MAY 25

Bring a guest and attend for half price!

Healthcare Providers Workshop check-in begins at 8:00 pm Friday, June 5. Friday registration includes reception on Friday evening. Saturday registration includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Please enter the meals you want when registering.

Patient registration includes all patient sessions, reception on Friday evening, plus breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Please enter the meals you want when registering. Registration at the door will be $20 above May 25 price.

Patient/attendee check-in begins at 12:00 pm Friday, June 5. Please check in at the FCI registration table and pick up your Welcome Packet with meal tickets and name tag.

Pre-registration is recommended.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The DoubleTree is one of the nicest hotels in the Kansas City area and is conveniently located at 10100 College Blvd., just east of 69 Hwy., in Overland Park, Kan. In order to receive the special rate of $85 per night for a single or double (triple $95; quad $105), you must make room reservations by Monday, May 4, 2009. Call 1-800-222-8733 and tell them you want the Fibromyalgia Coalition group rate at the Overland Park DoubleTree (local: 913-451-6100) or click on the link below to reserve your room online. Parking is free. FCI’s block of rooms is limited – reserve now!

Classic Limousine offers transportation to and from the airport for DoubleTree guests. $59 private town car; one person; nonstop. Add $10 for each additional person. $36 Van-Shuttle service is shared ride with multiple stops. Add 20% gratuity. Advance reservations required: www.kcclassiclimo.com or 1-866-546-6490; 913-323-1983, M-F, 8:00-5:00 central time. Include airline, flight number, arrival time, arriving from, etc.

FCI holds no responsibility in the event of personal loses including injuries, illness, or accident.