Multidisciplinary and Holistic Care Approaches

MHC-06 - Comprehensive Strategies for Chronic Pain Management: Integrating GLP-1s, Nutritional Interventions, and Advanced Integrative Approaches

Thursday, September 10, 2026

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Co-Presenter(s)

Robert A. Bonakdar, MD FAAFP FACN ABOIM

Director of Pain Management
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
La Jolla, California
Chelsey Hoffmann, PA-C, MS, RD

Physician Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Elicia DeParolesa, PharmD, IHP

Clinical Innovation and Product Design
The Preventative Pharmacist / CVS Health
Walpole, Massachusetts

Dive into the multifaceted approaches to managing chronic pain by combining cutting-edge medical therapies, nutritional science, and integrative modalities. Participants will explore the mechanisms, clinical applications, and practical implementation of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), evidence-based nutritional interventions, and advanced integrative strategies to address pain across the spectrum—from acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the relationship between GLP-1s and chronic pain management.
Leverage nutritional interventions for pain relief.
Integrate advanced approaches for holistic pain management.
Develop a multimodal pain management plan.