Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback In this episode, Dr. Wayne Kampers delves into his innovative approach to managing chronic pain through the principles of neuroplasticity. Dr. Wayne Kampers started his career as the medical director of a busy GP practice in Canada, frustrated by the limitations of ten-minute mental health consultations. Seeking more time to understand his patients, he moved to the UK and specialized in psychiatry.With over 35 years in medicine and 25 years as an Integrative Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Kampers has expertise in General Practice, General Adult, and Elderly Care psychiatry. He focuses on:Chronic Primary Pain and Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)Undiagnosed ADHD, especially in womenFemale hormonal mental health issuesThe impact of mental health on the autonomic nervous systemHe advocates for precision medicine, genetic testing, and the role of psychedelics in psychiatry. His biopsychosocial approach targets Chronic Primary Pain, Chronic Functional Syndromes, and MUS.Dr. Kampers uses a diagnostic hierarchy to avoid comorbidity and polypharmacy, with special interests in:Chronic Primary Pain (neuroplastic pain)Undiagnosed ADHD and ADDFemale Hormonal Mental HealthPsychedelic Assisted Therapy and Cannabis-Based Medicinal ProductsThe Dysregulated Autonomic Nervous SystemHe has chaired panels on Chronic Primary Pain, is a member of several professional organizations, and developed The Pain Recovery Program after recovering from neuroplastic pain himself. He leads Ketamine Assisted Therapy Clinics in London and supports MDMA and Psilocybin-assisted therapy.His career spans three continents, offering an international and culturally sensitive approach to psychiatry.You can learn more about the Curable app here https://www.curablehealth.com/ You can learn more about Dr. Wayne Kampers by visiting https://www.drwaynekampers.co.uk/ Today's episode is proudly brought to you by Hiro Capital. HIRO Capital is a London based Venture Capital firm investing globally in the digital future of Sports, Fitness, Wellness and Longevity. HIRO believes that sport, fitness and play are deep natural behaviours that make humans happier and healthier - and that digital technologies such as wearables and AI can help make us smarter about our bodies and minds. HIRO strongly supports Jean’s mission to bring information, expertise and openness to the experience of living with pain and to use exercise and meditation for recovery. You can learn more about Hiro Capitol by visiting https://hiro.capital/ --- Thank you to our sponsor Hiro Capital Host: Jean Campbell Co-host: Ed Burgess-Wells Executive Producer: Jean CampbellProducer: Sigourney Watson Post-Production Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner MalachComposer: Edoardo Vella

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