F I N E R
F.I.N.E.R. was developed for individuals who suffer from chronic pain but, despite all efforts, have not found long-term solutions from conventional pain care.
The program consists of bi-annual, 8-week, virtual group meetings for pain education, integrative skills training, and meaningful engagement with others who understand what it means to be in chronic pain.
There is also a hybrid/in-person 2 hour, bi-monthly pain workshop/ group mind body therapy option at Mass General Brigham, Foxboro. See “Calendar” for upcoming chronic pain workshops.
FINER workshops are facilitated by a medical doctor specialized in chronic pain management, a physical therapist, and other guests interested in this work.
A hybrid in-person and virtual, interdisciplinary, biannual 2-month program.
Introduction to F I N E R, Jennifer Kurz, MD
Are You a Candidate for FINER?
Virtual FINER consultations and visits may be scheduled to see if you are a candidate for group therapy. Please contact Danette Welch, the FINER Administrative Director:
FINER Educational Calendar
IN-PERSON FINER Chronic Pain Workshops, Mondays 1:00-3:00 PM
20 Patriot Place, 2nd floor Community Room, Foxborough, MA, 02035
For all Chronic Pain Patients open to a mind body, nonpharmacological, integrative pain care approach in a supportive educational, and group therapy format.
Please CLICK HERE for Registration instructions.
Please Note: All in person participants must register and be scheduled in Epic. If a hybrid option (zoom) is available, the link will be in the event details.
Meditation & Yoga Sessions
To Register, contact:
- Madalena Borges: 508-718-4375, mborges@mgb.org
- All patients should be established with Dr. Kurz
Group Meditation for Chronic Pain (in person ONLY)
- Wednesdays 2-4PM
Therapeutic Hatha/Vinyasa yoga for chronic pain (in person ONLY)
- Thursdays 4-5PM
- Ask Dr. Kurz if this class is right for you
- Participants should bring a yoga mat and water
Virtual Groups with Jennifer Kurz, MD
To be considered for the next virtual 8 week bi-annual FINER program, please consult with Dr. Kurz. The virtual program typically runs through the Fall (Sept-Oct) and Spring (March-April) seasons and involves a 1 hour Zoom participation commitment, Tuesdays 6-7 pm.
Contact: Danette Welch at 617-643-7963 | (finerprogram@partners.org) for consultations and scheduling.
The virtual program is covered by healthcare and designed for individuals suffering from chronic pain who have not found satisfactory relief with current conventional pain care approaches. Virtual FINER group candidates should be compliant with a non-pharmacological, non-interventional, mind body approach to pain management. Evidence based pain psychologies, including PRT (pain reprocessing therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and mindfulness meditation are involved.
