{"id":21640,"date":"2025-09-05T17:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?p=21640"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:07:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:07:40","slug":"fresh-start-september-a-round-table-discussion-on-self-management-with-fibromyalgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fresh-start-september-a-round-table-discussion-on-self-management-with-fibromyalgia","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Start September &#8211; A Round Table Discussion on Self-Management with Fibromyalgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"700\"}}} --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">This September, join FAC for a special round table designed to help you make a fresh start in managing life with fibromyalgia. Featuring a physiotherapist, and a physiatrist, this event offers a well-rounded approach to self-management. Our experts will share practical strategies to ease symptoms, improve daily function, and strengthen mental well-being. With a focus on new beginnings, you\u2019ll be given tools to refresh your routines and build confidence in your journey with fibromyalgia. Each healthcare provider will bring not only their knowledge but also understanding of the unique challenges fibromyalgia brings. Attendees will leave with fresh ideas, renewed motivation, and the encouragement needed to take positive steps forward this September in their own self-management. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong class=\"dracula-style-secondary_bg dracula-style-all dracula-processed\" data-dracula_alpha_bg=\"rgba(102, 102, 102, 0.2)\" data-dracula_preserved_classes=\"dracula-style-secondary_bg dracula-style-all dracula-processed\">Come join this discussion as FAC acknowledges Fresh Start September and have your questions ready.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\",\"fontSize\":\"large\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:quote --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#6a0dad\"}}},\"color\":{\"text\":\"#6a0dad\"}},\"fontSize\":\"large\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#6a0dad\">Happening September 23rd at 12 pm EST<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- \/wp:quote --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign up to get the link<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|vivid-red\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"vivid-red\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>(MEMBERS: Login in to see the replay)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:pmpro\/membership --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-pmpro-membership\"><!-- wp:shortcode --><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_59206\"  width=\"1080\" height=\"607\"  data-origwidth=\"1080\" data-origheight=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-lmqbvA4qvI?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<!-- \/wp:shortcode --><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:pmpro\/membership --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panelist Bios<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyler Dillman<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physiotherapist<\/h5>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As a Physiotherapist and Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/121wellness.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One to One Wellness<\/a>, Tyler\u2019s commitment as a healthcare professional is to create a safe environment for individuals to learn how to&nbsp;integrate healthy lifestyle practices that enhance quality of life and increase participation in meaningful activities. Tyler is a graduate of Dalhousie University\u2019s MScPT program, and has&nbsp;a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Allison University, and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Acadia University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>With interests in Pain Science, Behaviour Change, Therapeutic Relationship, and Chronic Pain, Tyler's whole person philosophy to patient care is based on the understanding an individual\u2019s health is influenced by the complex interactions amongst many bio-psycho-social factors. Through listening and validating patient experiences, Tyler aims to create successful, unique, and meaningful treatment plans to help optimize an individual\u2019s health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>When not at work, Tyler can be found spending time with his wife and 2 sons, exploring hiking trails, and discussing fantasy sports with his friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Find out more: <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:social-links --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links\"><!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tyler-dillman-8aa95512a\/\",\"service\":\"linkedin\"} \/--><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:social-links --><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:column --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Andrea Furlan<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":5} --><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Physiatrist<\/h5>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Andrea Furlan is a physiatrist, and pain specialist at Toronto Rehab. She is also a scientist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhnresearch.ca\/tri_researchers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KITE and the Institute for Work &amp; Health<\/a>. She is a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, and in her spare time she posts videos on her YouTube channel.&nbsp; She has released her first book for the general public: 8 STEPS TO CONQUER CHRONIC PAIN,&nbsp;and she has been a guest to many podcasts, radio, magazines and blogs.&nbsp; She is passionate about teaching healthcare professionals about how to properly and effectively help people with chronic pain. She is the chair of Project ECHO Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, a program that mentors healthcare professionals in rural, remote and underserved areas of Ontario, and recently has been awarded a Health Canada, and a CIHR grant to expand and study project ECHO chronic pain across Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Find out more:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:social-links --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links\"><!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/DrAndreaFurlan\",\"service\":\"youtube\",\"label\":\"Dr. Andrea Furlan\",\"rel\":\"rel=u0022followu0022\"} \/--><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dr.andrea.furlan\/\",\"service\":\"instagram\"} \/--><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:social-link {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drandreafurlan\/\",\"service\":\"linkedin\"} \/--><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:social-links --><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Find out about other FAC hosted events by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/community-events-updates\/\">Community Events Page<\/a> where you can find both upcoming events and catch replays of seminars you might have missed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WATCH THE REPLAY- Fresh Start September Round Table &#8211; September is a time for new beginnings. 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