M. Weigel

First Coast Integrative Medicine

Megan Weigel, DNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in neurological care in Jacksonville Beach, FL, where she brings a unique integrative medicine and holistic nursing perspective to her practice, First Coast Integrative Medicine.  She has been a Multiple Sclerosis certified nurse since 2005, and an NP for 20 years.  She is also a board certified Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse.  She earned her doctorate of nursing practice from the University of Florida, where her research emphasis was on preventive healthcare.  She was recognized as one of Jacksonville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and as an Outstanding Young Alumnus of the University of Florida in 2010, and as one of the “Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida” in 2015.  She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in the Fall of 2018 which complements her practice focus on wellness and holistic care.  She is the past-president of the International Organization of MS Nurses, serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of MS Care, and enjoyed years of service on the Healthcare Advisory Committee for her local National MS Society chapter.   She is the co-founder of oMS Yoga, a non-profit organization that brings free yoga classes to people living with MS along the east coast.  She is a yogi, surfer, runner, avid reader, writer, and enjoys her work in the MS field immensely, especially educating people living with neurological issues and peers about the importance of wellness as an integral part of treatment.  

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NS01.01 - Integrative Medicine in MS: Evidence for Creating a Paradigm Shift to Improve Care

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NS01.01
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Invited Presentations
Lecture Time
11:00 - 11:25

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Integrative Medicine is a healing-oriented specialty that uses conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in an evidenced-based manner to address the mind, body, and spirit of a person. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the value of Integrative Medicine in MS care, and to provide listeners with safe practices to incorporate into their clinic settings. Through review of recent literature, the listener will learn how to incorporate available evidence for nutrition, mindfulness, and safe use of supplements into an MS clinic visit in order to enhance patient care, promote healing even when we don't yet have a cure for MS, and encourage lifestyle changes that improve quality of life.

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NS01.01 - Integrative Medicine in MS: Evidence for Creating a Paradigm Shift to Improve Care

Speakers
Authors
Presentation Number
NS01.01
Presentation Topic
Invited Presentations
Lecture Time
11:00 - 11:25

Abstract

Abstract

Integrative Medicine is a healing-oriented specialty that uses conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in an evidenced-based manner to address the mind, body, and spirit of a person. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the value of Integrative Medicine in MS care, and to provide listeners with safe practices to incorporate into their clinic settings. Through review of recent literature, the listener will learn how to incorporate available evidence for nutrition, mindfulness, and safe use of supplements into an MS clinic visit in order to enhance patient care, promote healing even when we don't yet have a cure for MS, and encourage lifestyle changes that improve quality of life.

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Invited Presentations Invited Abstracts

NS01.01 - Integrative Medicine in MS: Evidence for Creating a Paradigm Shift to Improve Care

Speakers
Authors
Presentation Number
NS01.01
Presentation Topic
Invited Presentations
Lecture Time
11:00 - 11:25

Abstract

Abstract

Integrative Medicine is a healing-oriented specialty that uses conventional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine in an evidenced-based manner to address the mind, body, and spirit of a person. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the value of Integrative Medicine in MS care, and to provide listeners with safe practices to incorporate into their clinic settings. Through review of recent literature, the listener will learn how to incorporate available evidence for nutrition, mindfulness, and safe use of supplements into an MS clinic visit in order to enhance patient care, promote healing even when we don't yet have a cure for MS, and encourage lifestyle changes that improve quality of life.

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