Special Lecture Series

Invited guest presenters with Dr. Ric Arseneau or Dr. McKay as moderator
You must be a patient in our practice to participate

Patients receive a weekly schedule via Medeo

See past lectures on our
YouTube Channel

Upcoming Webinars

PT/OT Webinar – Pain 101
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jun 17, 2026

Quarterly Q&A with Naturopath
Dr. Gaetano Morello

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jun 18, 2026

What We’re Learning About Hypermobile EDS & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: A 2026 Research Update on Biology, Fatigue, Immune Changes, and Long COVID Overlap
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

330 – 5

Zoom presentation

Jun 24, 2026

hEDS Webinar – Neuromotor Dysregulation in hEDS/HSD (Tremor, Myoclonus (twitches), Dystonia, Gait problems, Muscle spasms) Part 2

Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

Jul 2, 2026

5 – 630

When Muscles Cannot Relax: Brainstem, Autonomic, and Metabolic Drivers of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain in ME/CFS. Rethinking rigidity, weakness, and post-exertional worsening
Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

330 – 5

Zoom presentation

Jul 8, 2026

Doctor Patient Relationships –
Navigating Medical Visits – GP, ER, Specialist Consults etc.
Karen Firus MFA and Dr. Ric Arseneau

KAREN is a charismatic and empowering patient partner, educator, health mentor, and inspirational keynote speaker who has been actively involved with UBC Health since 2017. Living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), aka chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), for 45 years, she is considered a pioneer, triumphing over adversity.

With a background as an award-winning filmmaker, exhibited artist, and on-air arts and entertainment television news journalist, Karen brings a vibrant flair and unique POV to her presentations on storytelling, visual arts and humanities in health professional education, invisible complex chronic illness, advocacy, interprofessional teamwork, and collaborative decision-making between patient and practitioner.

Karen received her MFA in Film Production — specializing in production design and directing — from the University of British Columbia. She adores lipstick colours, pugs, the history of fashion, and ancient Egypt.

Karen is a recipient of the R. Paul Kerston Award, the highest honour given to a patient partner in UBC Health, for innovations in teaching. This Magenta Dynamo has motivated countless students, educators and others through her passion, humour, and signature pep talks — Karen truly believes that anything is possible!

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jul 15, 2026

Orthostatic Intolerance, POTS, Dysautonomia – An Updated Approach
Dr.Ric Arseneau

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jul 22, 2026

MCAS First! An Update
Dr.Ric Arseneau

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Jul 29, 2026

Quarterly Q&A with Naturopath
Dr. Gaetano Morello

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Sep 18, 2026

Quarterly Q&A with Naturopath
Dr. Gaetano Morello

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

Dec 9, 2026

PT/OT Webinar – TOPIC
Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

DATE, 2026

Topic TBA
Presenter

5 – 630

Zoom presentation

DATE, 2026

hEDS Webinar – Topic TBA

Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

Zoom presentation

DATE, 2026

5 – 630

Past Topics

• The Management of POTS: An Update
  Dr. Jane McKay

• PT/OT Webinar – Pacing and Neurodiversity
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Educational Solutions – Support for Children and Teens with Disabilities
  Caroline Gaudet

• Children and Teens with Complex Chronic Diseases
  Dr. Ric Arseneau

• Diagnosing and Managing Cervical Instability in hEDS/HSD

  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• When the Nervous System Is Stuck in Survival: DNRS and Neuroplasticity — Finding a Way Out
  Annie Hopper

• Brain Retraining - The Controversy, The Science, and How to NAVIGATE ONLINE PROGRAMS
  Lindsay Vine

• Unlocking Healing with Internal Family Systems for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgi, and Long COVID

  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Ten Thousand Days of Gratitude: A Journey of Hope, Happiness and Healing
  Tania Campbell

• Managing Anxiety with Chronic Conditions

  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Remission in ME/CFS and Related Illnesses Using Neuroplasticity
  Dr. Liz Nicki, Family Physician

• Eye Yoga – Eye Exercises for Vagal Toning

  Dr. Liz Nicki, Family Physician

• PT/OT Webinar – The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Energy Management
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Unlocking the Subconscious – A New Lens on ME/CFS & Long COVID

  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• PT/OT Webinar – Communicating Pacing Needs – What Others Need to Know
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• PT/OT Webinar – Neurodiversity and Pacing
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Empowered Movement: Adaptive Exercise for Complex Chronic Conditions
  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• Migraine: Overview and Treatment with Botox

  Dr. Ravi Dhanoa, MuscleMD Clinic

• Headache Relief Blueprint: How to Prevent and Manage Headaches and Migraines
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• PT/OT Webinar – Managing Physical Activity with a Low Battery
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Dysautonomia and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

  Dr. Jane McKay

• Pain Drivers and Interventional Treatment Options
  Micah Burns MD, Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist

• PT/OT Webinar – Managing Orthostatic Intolerance
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Juvenile and Adolescent Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders - Parents' Guide to Assessment and Management of Hypermobility-Related Disorders

  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• Long Covid Update 3

  Dr. Jane McKay

• Living Like the Cat: My Patient Journey and the Books M.E. Gave Me
  Fiona Lehn

• PT/OT Webinar – Pacing Through Winter Activities
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• The Spider - A Multisystemic Symptom Impact Tool for People with Hypermobility-Related Disorders and Genetic Research Update (KLK15 and HEDGE)

  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• Overview of Medical Cannabis

  Dr. Caroline MacCallum, MD FRCPC BSc Pharm

• Mindfulness Based Therapy For lnsomnia
  Laura McLean, MD, FRCPC, Consultant in Sleep Disorders
  Andrea Lemp, RN, MSN

• Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

  Dr. Carley Akehurst, Naturopath

• Improving Parasympathetic Tone by Group Singing – What’s the Science
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)
  Tina Filippino, www.letzsing.com

• Exploring Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Current Landscape in British Columbia
  Valorie Lynn Masuda, MD, FCFP(EM)(PC)
  Laura McLean, MD, FRCPC, Consultant in Sleep Disorders
  Andrea Lemp, RN, MSN

• Stellate Ganglion Block
  Micah Burns MD, Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist, ChangePain Clinic Vancouver BC

• How to exercise with Chronic Pain - related to hypermobility, EDS and ME/CFS - Part 1 and 2
  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• Key Nutrients and Supplements for Individuals with Complex Chronic Diseases
  Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian
  A Patient’s Journey – Part 1: Medical • Healthcare System
  Karen Firus

• A Patient’s Journey – Part 2: Social • Stigma • Relationships • Work
  Karen Firus

• A Patient’s Journey – Part 3:
  A Patient’s Guide to: Collaborative Decision Making • Cutting Edge Medical School • Advocacy
  Karen Firus

• Posture and Equipment – What choices can you make in your positioning and within your environment to make energy conservation more successful
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Building Mental Resilience
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Gut - Brain - Microbiome Axis
  Dr. Sarvee Moosavi, MD FRCPC, Gastroenterologist

• Activity and Values –
  Discovering your core values can assist in re-introducing meaning back into your life
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Environment Optimization
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• hEDS Webinar – The EDS Triad: Living With Complex Chronic Conditions, Including POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS – How to Prioritize Treatment Options
  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• The Neuroplasticity of CSS – Part 1 and Part 2:
  Exercises to Promote Desensitization and to Reclaim Your Body
  Megan Hughes, College of Psychologists of BC
  BCACC

• Am I ready to return to work ? – Assessing readiness
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Improving Sleep
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Improving Cognition
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Effective Communication – Courageous Conversations
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Infusion Therapy for Chronic Pain
  Dr. Inderveer Mahal CCFP

• Long COVID – An Update – Part 1 and Part 2
  Dr. Jane McKay

• Craniocervical Instability (CCI) in ME/CFS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  Part 1: Symptoms and Diagnosis
  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• Craniocervical Instability (CCI) in ME/CFS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  Part 2: Diagnosis and Management
  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Pain and Fatigue – Part 1 / Part 2
  Dr. Inderveer Mahal CCFP

• Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
  Dr. Caroline Lee, ObGyn

• Fibromyalgia – From Understanding to Management
  Dr. Jane McKay

• Pacing Needs – What I want you to know
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• The Relationship Between Female Hormones and Pain
  Dr. Caroline Lee, ObGyn

• Chronic Pain and Neuroplasticity Q&A
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Preparing an Emergency Crash Kit and Checklist
  Panel Discussion
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Ric Arseneau

• Chronic pain self management techniques
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Understanding Chronic Pain
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Aches, Pains, and Love: Navigating Relationships When You Live With Chronic Pain and Illness
  Kira Lynn, RPC, MPCC

• A Lawyers Perspective on CPP-Disability / LTD / WorkSafe BC
  Whitney Derber, Lawyer and Susan Apperley, Lawyer

• Stellate Ganglion Block
  Dr. Micah Burns, MBChB FRCPC
  (Anesthesiologist Focused Chronic Pain Practice)

• Medication and Treatment Decisions:
  Navigating Online (mis)Information and Evaluating the Evidence
  Dr. Ric Arseneau

• Neuroplasticity
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Self-help strategies for reducing neuro-inflammation
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Change your Brain: Using Polyvagal theory to regulate the nervous system
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Somatic Therapy Techniques
  Zara Dureno, BA Psych (MOT Occupational Therapist)

• Aches, Pains, and Love:
  Dating and Relationships for Those With Chronic Pain and Illness
  Kira Lynn, RPC, MPCC

• Pacing Through the Summer
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Disability Resources
  Adrienne Moya, MSW, Registered Social Worker and
  Kym Bohachewski, MSW, Registered Social Worker

• How Family & Friends Can Best Support Patients ** Everyone Welcome **
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Ric Arseneau

• Embracing Unrest: Harness Your Body’s Key to Resilience
  Dr. Sandra Parker, Registered Psychologist

• Meal Planning & Preparation
  Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian

• The Low Inflammatory Diet
  Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian

• Pacing and Working Part-time or Full-time
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• WTF: What the Fog – Managing Brain Fog
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Values and Identity
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Low Histamine Diet and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
  Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian

• Sex, Intimacy and Chronic Illness (partners welcome)
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Pacing/Self Care With Resource Barriers
  Financial Resources (money) and Human Resources (no family/friends)
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Arseneau

• Pacing/Self Care With Responsibility Barriers
  (Children, Special Needs Dependants)
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT), Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Arseneau

• Pacing/Self Care With Responsibility Barriers
  Elderly Parents/Family Members
  Panel Discussion
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT), and Dr. Ric Arseneau

• How To Identify The Right Activity For You And How To Create A Plan To Reach It
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT)

• Empowered Relief
  Dr. Aniz Khalfan

• Sex , Intimacy and Chronic Illness
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• An integrative approach to the physiotherapeutic treatment and management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  Judit Orban, Physiotherapist, Schroth Therapist

• Nutrition Therapy for IBS: The FODMAP Diet
  Michelle St. Germain, BSc (RD), Dietitian

• Pacing by the Numbers – With OT and PT
  Sandy Perrin, Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Pacing for Special Events – Surviving the Holidays !
  Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT) & Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• Pacing and Energy Conservation: an Occupational Therapy Perspective
  Jennifer Mauritz, BHSc (OT)

• The Healing Journey: 3 part series
  Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkle

• Alternative therapies: A common sense and evidence-based approach
  Dr. Teresa Clarke

• Nutrition: Nourishing the Body & the Brain
  Dr. Teresa Clarke

• Activity and Movement: A Physiotherapist Perspective
  Ms. Sandy Perrin, BRMed (PT/OT)

• Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), and Trigger Point Injections (TPI)
  Dr. Ravi Dhanoa

• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Dysautonomia
  Dr. Ric Arseneau

• Physiotherapy Management of Dysautonomia/POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
  Trineta Mohan Bhojwani, Registered Physiotherapist

  Movement Disorders, Dysautonomia, Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation

• Mitochondrial Health
  Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

• Gut Health
  Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

• Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
  Hypermobile Type – Dr. Lucia Ma

• Naturopathic Approach to Pain
  Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
  Dr. Ric Arseneau

• Ask the Naturopathic – Q&A Session
  Dr. Gaetano Morello (naturopath)

• Acupressure – 3 sessions
  Dr. Teresa Clarke

Address

1622 Woods Rd.
Bowen Island, BC
V0N 1G2

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

For

Dr. Ric Arseneau
Dr. Lana Dyment
Dr. Lucia Ma
Dr. Liz Nicki

Contact Bruno
Ph 604.418.5194
Fax 778.800.2094

Bruno@DrRicArseneau.ca

For

Dr. R. Jane McKay

Contact Pamela
Ph ‭236.833.8842‬
Fax 778.800.2094

Pamela@DrRJaneMcKay.ca