Drs. Lonnie and Paul Zeltzer discuss their journey in pediatric pain management and the establishment of the Whole Child Clinic. They discuss non-pharmacological approaches to pain management, including sleep hygiene, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy and mindfulness. They also explain alternative therapies, the use of topical anesthetics and placebos for pain management. Finally, they address the avoidance of opioids and the consideration of other pain management options.
Dr Lonnie Zeltzer and Dr Paul Zeltzer are pioneers in the field of pediatric pain treatment. Dr Lonnie Zelter’s impactful career includes being the immediate past-director of the UCLA pediatric pain and palliative care program, and the author of over 400 publications and 4 books. Her husband, Dr Paul Zeltzer, co-directed the successful pediatric pain clinic at UCLA. After retiring from UCLA, they together created an online community for youth, called CHYP— the Creative Healing for Youth in Pain. CHYP is an online nonprofit that provides free resources for anyone looking to heal from pain.
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