Clinical Toolkit Workshops
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
90 minute sessions held on Jefferson - Center City Campus
Workshop Part 1:
Integrative Approach to Pain Management
Pain is one the most prevalent and challenging complaints seen by all health disciplines. Learn the patient-centered, interprofessional and integrative approach developed by our experts at the Veteran’s Health Administration and the Marcus Institute of Integrative Healthcare. Be able to apply the most evidence-informed and satisfying interventions tailored to each patient’s specific presentation, pathophysiology and psychosocial situation. These renowned clinicians will offer specific and practical approaches to pain patients, emphasizing the role of non-pharmacological interventions that target the neuromusculoskeletal. Led by: Branson J. Collins, MD, FAAMFM, ABAARM, Anthony J. Lisi, DC, and George Zabrecky, DC, MD
Workshop Part 2:
Integrative Brain Health
Learn from top experts in the field how to optimize brain function and the latest cutting-edge strategies for preventing cognitive decline. Focused assessment strategies, including a review of brain imaging, precision medicine profiling, and functional neurological testing, will be discussed. Treatment protocols will highlight scientific advancements in integrative health care. This will be an interactive experience with case examples from Marcus Institute’s Optimal Brain Program. Led by: Nathan Handley, MD, MBA, and Andrew Newberg, MD
Vetri Culinary Medicine Workshop
Vetri Community Partnership will offer a 2-hour Culinary Medicine workshop designed for healthcare providers and wellness community members. This workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cooking class, learning cooking skills and health-promoting recipes. This workshop is designed to empower you to think about how you can use culinary medicine in your own clinical practice, as well as give you a toolkit to support your patients in expanding their own nutrition knowledge and skills.
Vetri Community Partnership is a non-profit organization whose mission is to nourish minds, bodies, and communities with nutrition education through cooking. We inspire people of all ages to develop the knowledge and confidence to make nutritious choices and build life skills for a healthier future. We are committed to providing approachable and accessible programs that foster a sense of belonging for members of our community.
Date: Sunday, 10/26/25 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (with time to enjoy the lunch you prepared)
Location: The workshop will be hosted at Vetri Community Partnership’s Teaching Kitchen at 915 Spring Garden St. in the North Poplar neighborhood. It is about a 15-minute walk (.6 miles) from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and accessible by public transportation or Uber, Lyft, or taxi. There is metered and un-metered street parking nearby.
Registration: Fees cover the design and delivery of this Culinary Medicine workshop, including ingredients, supplies, and Vetri Community Partnership staff time. Space is limited to 40 participants, and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A minimum of 20 people must register to hold the workshop. If the minimum is not met, we will notify registrants via email and refund the registration fee.
