January 2013 - December 2013 Meetings


August 12, 2013 - Discussion

August 26, 2013 - Discussion

September 9, 2013 - Discussion

September 23, 2013 - Dr. Corinne Wang. Pacific Naturopath
--------------------------- D. Wang's goal as a Naturopathic doctor is to help people reach their optimal wellness through supporting them in whatever manner they need, whether it be on the physical and or mental realm.
-------------------------------  Dr. Wang is a licensed Naturopathic doctor in California and is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

October 14, 2013 -Discussion

October 28, 2013 -Discussion

November 11, 2013 - Discussion

November 25, 2013 - Discussion (Thanksgiving Week)

December 8, 2013 - Discussion

December 23, 2013 - no meeting. Christmas


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January 14, 2013 - Discussion


January 28, 2013 -Dr. Bernd Friedlander
  - - - - - - - - Starting the regenerating process for nerves, and muscles and dissolving scar tissue through the use of  light and magnetic therapy.
=-=-=-=  special location for the 1/28/13 meeting  -----
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Main Building
795 El Camino Real
3rd floor  Jamplis Side
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February 11, 2013 - Discussion


February 25, 2013 - Daniele Uzes 
  - - - - - - - - - - working to regain brain function with the use of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. 

March 11, 2013 - Discussion

March 25, 2013 - Annual Presentation in Honor of Phyllis Seidman
  - - - - - - - - - -  National M.S. Society

April 8, 2013- Discussion

April 22, 2013 - Discussion


May 13, 2013 - Discussion

May 27, 2013 - Happy Memorial Day

June 10, 2013 - Discussion

June 24, 2013 - Discussion


July 8, 2013 - Discussion

July 22, 2013 - Discussion

January 2012 - December 2012 Meetings

January 2012 - December 2012 Meetings

January 9, 2012 - Discussion

January 23, 2012 -TransAccess.org
- Presentation by: John Cavano, OTR/L, ATP
- Manager, Assistive Technology and Training Services

February 13, 2012 - Discussion

February 27, 2012 -Dr. Bernd Friedlander, Dietary, Nutritional Support for Repair & Regeneration - block inflammation, support immune function, reduce cortisol, support thyroid

March 12, 2012 - Discussion

March 26, 2012 - Annual Presentation in Honor of Phyllis Seidman
- Liz Bernstein, Silicon Valley M.S. Society, Progressive M.S. Research Information

April 9, 2012- Discussion

April 23, 2012 - Presentation by NCEFT (National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy) www.nceft.org
The safe use of horses in helping individuals with M.S. become more mobile.

May 14, 2012 - Discussion

May 28, 2012 -Discussion & Happy Memorial Day

June 11, 2012 - - Free from Falls
DVD & booklets from National Multiple Sclerosis Society

June 25,2012 - Discussion

July 9, 2012 - Discussion

August 13, 2012 - Discussion

August 27, 2012 - Discussion

September 10, 2012 - Discussion

September 24, 2012 -Apple Health Foods, David Stouder

October 8, 2012 -Discussion

October 22, 2012 -Discussion

November 12, 2012 - Lori Guelman, Urology -- Stanford Medical Center

November 26, 2012 - Discussion

December 10, 2012 - Discussion

December 24 2012 - no meeting. Christmas

January 2011 - December 2011 Meetings

January 10, 2011 - Discussion

January 24, 2011 - Visit by 7 Individuals who have received treatment for CCSVI

February 14, 2011 - Discussion

February 28 - National M.S. Society Financial Aid Program
----no show--- Susan Mattison. National M.S. Society

March 14, 2011 - Discussion

March 28 - Annual Presentation in Honor of Phyllis Seidman
-- Who, Why, How. Searching for the Cause of M.S.
-- Susan Mattison. National M.S. Society

April 11, 2011- Discussion

April 25 -
Steve Fowkes - organic chemist, biochemist, neurochemist, nutritional-formulation consultant
-- The possible role of raising metabolism as a foundational therapy for managing autoimmune disease

May 9, 2011 - Barry Arons, Jim Dahl -- no show
......................... M.S. & Exercise

May 23, 2011 - HAPPYneuron
- Presentation by HAPPYneuron.
Web-site: happy-neuron.com

June 13, 2011 - Discussion

June 27 - Apple Health Foods
-------------- David Stouder, President

July 11, 2011 - Discussion

July 25 - Discussion

August 8, 2011 - Discussion

August 22 - Discussion
September 12, 2011 - Discussion

September 26, 2011 ---- Dr. Bernd Friedlander
--- Achieve and maintain healthy blood circulation
...I have gotten the benefits of treatment for CCSVI
without having to get the surgery again - George

October 10, 2011 - Discussion

October 24 - Palo Alto Fire Department
....................... how to prepare for when help is needed

November 14, 2011 - Discussion

November 28 - Discussion (post-Thanksgiving Week)

December 12, 2011 - Discussion

December 26 2011 - Discussion (Christmas Week)

January 2010 - December 2010 Meetings

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January 11, 2010 – Support Group – Discussion

January 25, 2010 – Dr. Laura Julian
.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.– UCSF Neuro-Psychologist
presenting in room on 3rd Floor of PAMF's main building

February 8, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

February 22, 2010 - 6pm to 8pm, Sheraton Palo Alto
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA‎
- - Dr. Crabtree and Dr. Okuda
Register by calling 1-800-532-7667, ext.155 by 2pm on 2/19/10.

March 8, 2010 – Support Group – Discussion

March 22, 2010 - National M.S. Society
Annual Presentation in Honor of Phyllis Seidman

-- Crystal Anglen, PhD
Topics include
- M.S. Clinical Trials
- Oral Medications
- CCSVI (Stenosis (blockage) in the jugular veins)

-- Charles James, PhD
- Inspirational Talk
- His Story of Living with M.S.

-- Andrew Rose, LCSW
Client Services Manager
National M.S. Society

April 12, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

April 26, 2010 – Yoga - Julia Harkola, PE, PhD
. Breathing exercises and meditation techniques
. Wear loose clothes and be prepared to laugh!
. Best to have an assistant for the wheelchair bound

May 10, 2010 – Dr. Joseph Prendergast, M.D. (Dr. Joe)
.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.– Endocrine Metabolic Medical Center
== meeting at PAMF main building, 3rd floor lunch room ==

May 24, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

June 14, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

June 28, 2010 – Don MacNeil - Foothill College, Adaptive PE

July 12, 2010 – Support Group – Discussion

July 26 , 2010 – Support Group – Discussion

August 9, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

August 23, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

September 13, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

September 27, 2010 – Dr. Payne, Neuro-Urologist

October 11, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

October 25, 2010 – Treatment for CCSVI (Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency)
- Bart and Heidi will share their CCSVI research and answer questions.
- Heidi has received treatment for her CCSVI and will speak about her experience.

November 8, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

November 22, 2010 – Support Group – Discussion - (Thanksgiving Week)

Sunday, December 12, 2010
2010 Holiday Party
Dieter's House
3pm - 7pm
Palo Alto, CA
Please try to bring something to
share with everyone for
eating and/or drinking.

December 13, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion

December 27, 2010 – Support Group - Discussion - (Week following Christmas)

January 2009 - December 2009 Meetings

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Sunday, 1/4/09, 1pm
Phyllis Seidman Memorial Service
Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel
4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

Monday 1/12/09, 7pm
2009 Speakers Planning

Monday 1/26/09, 7pm
2009 Speakers Planning

Monday 2/9/09, 7pm
General Discussion

Monday 2/23/09, 7pm
Analysis of an M.S. Patient’s MRI - Videotape
Bruce Cree, UCSF Neurologist
- Dr. Cree is on videotape conducting the MRI analysis

Monday 3/9/09, 7pm
Taking Charge of Your Body
Healthy Eating and Exercise
Karen Ross & Laurel Francesconi
Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Monday 3/23/09, 7pm
General Discussion

Tuesday March 31, 2009
– Dr. Dorfman & Dr. Dunn (MS Center at Stanford University)
MS—Bringing it All Home: What We Know to be True and What We Can Expect in the Future

6pm, 3/31/09
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
3rd Floor Conference Room
(Hearst Center for Health)
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA
Call 1-800-344-4867 by March 28, 2009 to register

Monday 4/13/09, 7pm
General Discussion

Monday 4/27/09, 7pm
Videotaped Analysis of an M.S. Patient’s MRI
- Dr. Cree, UCSF Neurologist, is on videotape conducting the MRI analysis
- Darcy Cox, Neuro-Psychologist, is on videotape conducting the MRI analysis

Monday 5/11/09, 7pm
Reike - stress reduction and relaxation
Michal Rinkevich
Reike Practitioner, Certified Massage Therapist

Monday 5/25/09, 7pm
Memorial Day - No Meeting

Monday 6/8/09, 7pm
General Discussion

Monday 6/22/09, 7pm
Apple Health Foods, David Stouder
Better Health through Nutrition...there are no Drugs that make you Healthy.
How to Help Your Neurons

Monday 7/13/09, 7pm
General Discussion

Monday 7/27/09, 7pm
General Discussion - 2010 speaker planning

Monday 8/10/09, 7pm
General Discussion - 2010 speaker planning

Monday 8/24/09, 7pm
General Discussion - 2010 speaker planning

Monday 9/14/09, 7pm
General Discussion - 2010 speaker planning

Monday 9/28/09, 7pm
Yoga - Breathing exercises and meditation techniques
Wear loose clothes and be prepared to laugh!
Best to have an assistant for the wheelchair bound
Julia Harkola, PE, PhD

Monday 10/12/09, 7pm
Support Group - Discussion

Monday 10/26/09, 7pm
Benton Medical Equipment Inc.
- Jerry Benton, Owner
- Jay Krusemark, Mobility Specialist
- Barry McMillis, Posthetist/Orthotist

Monday 11/9/09, 7pm
Support Group - Discussion

Monday 11/23/09, 7pm
Support Group - Discussion (Thanksgiving Week)

Sunday 12/13/09, 3pm
Christmas Party, bring finger food
- Dieter's House

Monday 12/14/09, 7pm
Support Group - Discussion

Monday 12/28/09, 7pm
Support Group - Discussion (Christmas Week)

Meetings January 2008 through December 2008

January 14th Speaker- Skip Turner, R.P.T.:
Topic- To Be Announced

January 28th Group Discussion

February 11th Speaker- Jill Petterson, O.T.R.
Topic: Energy Conservation
Activities of Daily Living Made Easier

February 25th Group Discussion

March 10th Group Discussion

March 24th Speaker: Deanne Holmer, D.C.
Topic: Chiropractic and Multiple Sclerosis

April 14th Group Discussion

April 30th SPECIAL MEETING,
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Main Building, 3RD Floor Conference Room
795 El Camino Real
Wednesday April 30, 2008
7PM – 9PM
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Cree, UCSF

May 12th Group Discussion

June 9th Speaker: Doug Micetich, Center for Living Independently
Topic: Computers for the disabled

June 23rd Tape of Talk by Randy Shapiro, MD
Discussion following led by George, Luanne and Frank

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Summer 2008 Break
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August 11, 2008 General Discussion

August 25 , 2008 Dina Woo, L.AC
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

September 8, 2008 General Discussion

September 29, 2008 Dr. May Han Stanford Researcher Updated Research in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
3rd floor Conference Room in Main Building
Registration Required
1-800-344-4867

October 13, 2008 General Discussion

October 27, 2008 Dr Okuda, UCSF, 3rd floor Conference Room in Main Building
Registration Required
1-800-344-4867

November 10, 2008 General Discussion

November 24, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving - no meeting

December 8, 2008 Dr. Joseph Prendergast, E.M.M.C. Vitamin D and other Vitamin Therapies

December 14, 2008
CANCELLED
Christmas Party
CANCELLED

December 22, 2008
Merry Christmas - no meeting

Meetings October 2007 through December 2007

October 8 Group Discussion – Successes

October 22 Speaker: Dr. Jason Chan, M.D.
Therapeutic Massage and Energy Enrichment Programs

November 12 – Frieda Haidt (from Avenidas House)
Topic: Health Care Directive

November 26 – Meeting canceled due to Thanksgiving

December 9 (Sunday) – Christmas Party (3pm to 6pm)
Guinda Street, Palo Alto
(bring finger food)
RSVP to Phyllis

December 10 – Speaker to be Announced

December 24 – Meeting Cancelled, Christmas Week