Contributor to the Concensus Protocols. Media talking points
Dr. Manfred Harth, MD FRCPC 519.646.6336
Rheumatologist and Professor Emeritus, St. Joseph's Health Care, London
Considered an Expert on FM & CFS, an early leader.
Dr. Celeste Johnston, RN, BN, 514.398.4157
James McGill Professor, School of Nursing, McGill University
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Dr. Johnston's research interests include pain assessment and measurement of pain in infants
Serge Marchand, Ph.D. 819 346-1110 ext 15889
Chaire en douleur UQAT-UdeS, Université de Sherbrooke, Faculté de médecine, neurochirurgie
Dr. Patrick McGrath 902.229.0898
Pediatric Pain Research Lab, Dalhousie Medical School
Dr McGrath is a Killam Professor of Psychology, and Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, and Canada Research Chair at Dalhousie University where he directs the Ph.D. program in clinical psychology. Dr. McGrath is one of the world’s leading researchers on pediatric pain.
Dr. Harold Merskey 519.672.2298
Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. He is the editor of Pain Research and Management, the journal of the Canadian Pain Society.
Jeffrey S. Mogil, Ph.D. 514.398.6085
Dept. of Psychology and Centre for Research on Pain, McGill University
E.P. Taylor Professor of Pain Studies, Canada Research Chair in Genetics of Pain,
Dr. Harvey Moldofsky M.D., Dip. Psych., F.R.C.P.(C) 416.323.2008
President and Medical Director of the University of Toronto Sleep Disorders Clinic of the Center for Sleep and Chronobiology, and President of the Toronto Psychiatric Research Foundation.
Dr. Warren Nielson 519.685.4292 (ext. 61038)
Psychologist, Clinical Director, Rheumatology Day Programs, Arthritis Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital
Karin Olson, RN, Ph.D. 780.492.6403
Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, AHFMR Health Scholar, University of Alberta
Research on tiredness, fatigue, and exhaustion in people who are shift
workers or recreational athletes, as well as those diagnosed with cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or depression.
Jennifer Stinson, RN, MSc, CPNP 416.813.6243
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Program, Department of Anaesthesia, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Clinical Lecturer, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
Developed e-Ouch electronic chronic pain diary for adolescents, for arthritis, to be tested on FM & ME/CFS.
Health Practitioners:
Dr. David S. Bell, MD 585.765.2060
Chairman, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (five Federal health agencies report to the CFSAC)
Pediatrician, Lyndonville, New York. Practising in CFS since 1985 outbreak of 200 CFS patients.
Brenda Bouttell RN, BScN 250.338.1711 Ext 2104
Comox Valley Nursing Center, B. C.
Facilitator/Staff Support: Relaxation Therapy, Therapeutic Swim Program, Chronic Pain Action
Facilitator/Staff Support: Seven-week education programme: Living Well with Chronic Pain
Dr. Bruce Carruthers, MD, CM, FRCP(C) 604.224.1515
FM & CFS Diagnosis & Treatment Concensus Protocol, 2003, 2004, Expert Panel, Ottawa
Lead author of the CFS Consensus document
Dr. Anil Jain, MD (in Ottawa, through FM-CFS Canada: 877-437-4673)
FM & CFS Diagnosis & Treatment Concensus Protocol, 2003, 2004, Expert Panel, Ottawa
Dr. Anthony Martin, DC, PH, D, RNCP, DNM 705.525.2333
Doctor of Natural Medicine, specialist in CFS, FM
Dr. Kevin Rod MD CCFP DAAPM 416.250.7171 / krod@tpclinic.com / www.tpclinic.com
Director of Toronto Poly Clinic a Multi-disciplinary centre for research, training and treatment of chronic pain.
Dr. Rod is member of medical review board of the Medical Disability Advisor text book.
Dr. Rod is member of medical review board of the Medical Disability Advisor text book.
I.Jon Russell M.D.,PhD.F.A.C.R. 210.478.1255 (Texas)
Rheumatologist, University Of Texas Health Science Centre
FM Diagnosis & Treatment Concensus Protocol, 2004, Expert Panel, considered one of the world's leading authorities on FM.
Dr. Eleanor Stein, MD FRCP(C) 403.287.9941
Psychiatrist, Calgary. Well-regarded physician, and Expert witness for court cases.
Janice Sumpton, BScPhm 519.652.6062
Pharmacist, Victoria Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, Ontario.
Developed guide for pharmacists on Fibromyalgia, for FM-CFS Canada.
Attended and reported on the 2006 FAME Fibromyalgia conference
Dr. Ellen Thompson, 613.692.6907
Advisor, FM-CFS Canada Medical Advisory Committee
Anaesthesiologist, (Anaesthesia and Chronic Pain Management), Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario Member: Canadian Pain Society, the American Pain Society, the International Association for the Study of Pain
Dr. Linda Wynne, 613.798.5555 ext. 19207
Acting Program Director, Department of Anesthesia, The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
Lawyers:
Richard M. Bogoroch, 416.341.5600
Specialist in Civil Litigation: experience in FM & CFS/M.E. cases
A Past-Chair of the Canadian Bar Association - Ontario Provincial Committee on the Judiciary
Bogoroch & Associates
Faith E. Hayman, 604.602.1040
Trial & Appellate Lawyer: successful in FM & CFS/M.E. cases,
Took the Fidler CFS case against Sun Life to the Supreme Court
Hayman Law LLP
Edward H. Masters, 613.236.9665
Administrative Law, Civil Litigation: successful in FM & CFS/M.E. cases,
Advising nationwide volunteer law student team
Burke Robertson Barristers & Solicitors LLP
Joe Murphy Q.C. (Vancouver) Toll free: 888.683.9621
Civil Litigation: expertise includes insurance & FM/CFS/M.E.
former President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., many landmark cases
Murphy, Battista
Hugh R. Scher 416.515.9686
Administrative Law, Civil Litigation: insurance, employment, and human rights, particularly disability rights
Won Canada's largest employment law damages decision. For a CFS patient.
Scher & De Angelis LLP
Regional Media Contacts:
Victoria M.E. Association
Gloria, 250.370.2884
ME/FM Societies of BC
Wendy, 1.888.353.6322 or Greater Vancouver: 604-878-7707
South Okanagan Fibromyalgia Association
Sheryl Ann, 250.493.2002
ME/FM Alberta, HQ in Calgary
Stephanie, 403.692.2267
Red Deer FM & M.E. Support Group
Julie, 403.346.7057
Cardston FM & M.E. Support Group
Melanie, 403.653.1800
Medicine Hat F.A.C.E.S
Sharon, 403.526.1094, 403.526.9085
Lethbridge FM & M.E. Support Group
Pat, 403.328.0739
ME Society of Edmonton
Adelaine, 780.473.7521
Fibromyalgia Association of Saskatchewan
Joyce, 306.445.3480
Moose Jaw FMS/CFS Support Group
Gladys, 303.693.3722
FibroHugs Online Forums, Regina Fibromyalgia Support Group
Ken, 306.545.3634
Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg
Carol, 204.261.9757
Fibromyalgia Association Of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District
(705) 253-5983
Kitchener-Waterloo Fibromyalgia Support Group
Kathy, 519.742.7984
Fibromyalgia Association Niagara
Pat, R.N., 905.374.1263
St. Catherines Fibromyalgia Support
Elvira, 905.935.6727
Windsor Fibromyalgia Support Group
Alexis, 519.255.7122
Orangeville Fibromyalgia Support Group
Pat, patal.gallant@sympatico.ca
Durham Fibromyalgia
Kim, 905.723.5978
Brampton Fibromyalgia
Marianne, 905.791.2032
Richmond Fibromyalgia Support Group
Giselle, 905.884.6169
Toronto Fibromyalgia Support Group
Alice, 416.760.2227
Mississauga Fibromyalgia Support Group
Susan, monaco_susan@hotmail.com
North York Fibromyalgia Group
Liz, 416.223.6413
Seaway M.E./FM Self Help Group
Sheila, 613.933.2952
Brockville Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association
Carol, 613.342.5333
Rockland FM/CFS/ME Support Group
Mary Lou Wood, 613.228.1460
MESH (Ottawa M.E. group)
Carole, 613.722.4881
Ottawa Fibromyalgia Support Group
Shelley, 613.725.2445
Marcy, 613.228.1460
FibroMyalgia Support - Ottawa West (FMS-OW)
Sheila, 613.721.2082
FibroNorth, Ontario
Julie, 877.HELPS FM
Outaouais Fibromyalgia Association
Louise, 819.454.2942
Fibro Group, LaSalle
Ms. Susan Rutter, 514.365.3841
Association québécoise de fibromyalgie
Francine, 450.582.3075
Association québécoise de l'encéphalomyélite myalgique
Cécile, présidente et directrice, 418.860.2121
Johanne Léveillé, responsable des communications : 514.388.8322
Fédération québécoise de fibromyalgie
Susanne, 819.797.3771
Greater St. John Fibromyalgia Group
Debi, 506.847.7114
Moncton FM/ME/CFS Group
Nicole, 506.383.9774
Fredericton Fibromyalgia Group
Judy, 1.709.753.1323
Halifax Fibromyalgia
Joan, 902.852.4474
Dartmouth Fibromyalgia
Caroline, 902.465.9773
Charlottetown Fibromyalgia
Sandra, 902.368.2129
Summerside Fibromyalgia
Kay, 902.436.7155
Cornerbrook, NFLD, FM
Sherry, 709.686.2572
