Migraine Toolbox

This event is open to patients of the Osher Clinical Center and MassGeneral Brigham Neurology. This is a live, in-person workshop series.

Dates / Time:

Thursdays

• January 9, 2025
• February 6, 2025
• March 13, 2025
• 5:30 PM—7:00 PM

Location: 850 Boylston St, Osher Clinical Center, Suite 422

What You’ll Learn:

Session 1: Migraine 101 - (1/9/2025)

• The science behind migraine disorders.
• Identifying triggers and warning signs.
• Therapeutic breathing / meditation / stress reduction and relaxation
• Lifestyle – the role of sleep hygiene and exercise

Session 2: Those headaches may be a pain in the neck (2/6/2025)

• Postural and musculoskeletal contributions to migraine and self-care strategies

Session 3: Combined session - Nutrition and Pain Relieving Points for Migraine - (3/13/2025)

• Eating with Migraine: prevention, triggers and relief
• Discover craniosacral therapy and acupuressure approaches to migraine and self-treatment tools

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone experiencing the pain and disability of migraine disorders.
• Caregivers and loved ones seeking to support someone with migraine.
• Anyone interested in understanding more about migraine management.

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable insights from expert facilitators.
• Connect with others facing similar challenges.
• Empower yourself with knowledge and practical tools.

Lead Physician:

Carolyn Bernstein, MD, FAHS

Lavine Distinguished Chair in Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Course Facilitator:

• Meredith Beaton Starr, MS, OTR/L

Guest Instructors:

• Lindsay Keach-Bronstein, RD, LDN, HC
• Matthew Kowalski, DC
• Jie Fan-Roche, PT

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Osher Clinical Center, 850 Boylston Street, Brookline, United States