The topics for the iPain Summit are interconnected through themes of health, healing, and advocacy, particularly in the context of chronic pain and related conditions.
The iPain Summit uses these topics to create a comprehensive dialogue on how to best support and treat people with chronic pain conditions from various perspectives.
Toni King on Medicare 2026 Open Enrollment & Part D Changes – iPain Summit 2025Medicare expert and nationally recognized advocate Toni King breaks down everything chronic pain patients and caregivers need to know for the 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2025). In this essential iPain Summit 2025 session presented by the International Pain Foundation, Toni explains the major Part D changes coming in 2026—including the new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, elimination of the donut hole, lower insulin costs, and how these updates affect access to pain medications, specialty drugs, and non-opioid alternatives. Clear, step-by-step guidance on choosing the best plan for your pain management needs, avoiding surprises, and maximizing benefits in the new year.Don’t guess with your coverage—watch before enrollment ends!Presented at iPain Summit 2025 by the International Pain Foundation
Cindy Perlin on The Alternative Pain Treatment Directory (paintreatmentdirectory.com), founded by chronic pain survivor and author Cindy Perlin, is a free, patient-focused online resource that connects people across the US with vetted, non-opioid providers in over 24 evidence-based categories—including acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic, massage, mindfulness, yoga, and energy psychology. Designed as a practical companion to Perlin’s iPain Summit 2025 talk, it empowers patients to find safe, lasting alternatives to drugs and surgery, search by location or condition, read success stories, and take control of their pain journey.
Laura Brown on Scrambler Therapy at iPain Summit 2025In this enlightening session from the iPain Summit 2025, hosted by the International Pain Foundation, Laura Brown, a renowned expert in innovative pain management, demystifies Scrambler Therapy—a groundbreaking, FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that uses targeted electrical stimulation to “scramble” faulty pain signals in the nerves, providing lasting relief for chronic neuropathic pain, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, and treatment-resistant conditions without relying on opioids or medications. Drawing from real patient transformations and clinical insights, Laura explores how this electro-analgesia approach rewires the brain’s pain perception, offering hope to millions battling invisible illnesses like CRPS, fibromyalgia, and cancer-related pain. An essential watch for patients, caregivers, and providers seeking evidence-based alternatives that restore quality of life.
Christine Sotmary on Home Care Strategies for Chronic Pain Patients – iPain Summit 2025In this practical and compassionate session from the International Pain Foundation’s iPain Summit 2025, home-care expert Christine Sotmary shares actionable ways to transform your living space into a true healing environment. From creating a pain-friendly bedroom and daily routines, to adaptive tools, energy-conservation techniques, fall prevention, and building a supportive care team at home, Christine offers realistic solutions that reduce flare-ups, preserve independence, and improve quality of life for chronic pain warriors and their caregivers. Perfect for anyone managing fibromyalgia, CRPS, arthritis, neuropathy, or any long-term pain condition at home.
Gerard Wouters on The Mental Health & Emotional Side of Pain – iPain Summit 2025In this deeply moving presentation from the International Pain Foundation’s iPain Summit 2025, pain psychologist and chronic pain survivor Gerard Wouters explores the often-overlooked emotional and psychological toll of living with persistent pain. Drawing from both clinical expertise and lived experience, Gerard unpacks how chronic pain rewires the brain for anxiety, depression, isolation, and hopelessness—and, more importantly, offers practical, evidence-based tools to break that cycle: emotional regulation strategies, reframing pain-related thoughts, rebuilding identity beyond illness, and fostering genuine connection in a world that often doesn’t understand. A must-watch for anyone whose pain feels heavier on the inside than it looks on the outside.