About

F I N E R, “Functional INtEgrative Restoration” Pain Program

The Functional INtEgrative Restoration (FINER) program is a virtual pain program hosted and facilitated by Mass General Brigham/Spaulding Rehabilitation Network physiatrists, physical therapists, and pain psychologists trained in chronic pain management. 

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.

FINER

The FINER program’s mission is to decrease pain interference, improve quality of life, provide meaningful connections, and ultimately, limit excessive health care utilization, while addressing the root causes of chronic pain. The FINER program is unique because is incorporates interdisciplinary, evidence-based pain management strategies and includes weekly follow-up with the participants’ clinicians in a supportive group environment.

As a FINER participant, you will have access to Epic-integrated virtual visit consultations with physiatrists and interdisciplinary group sessions to engage concepts and processes learned in workshops, as well as experience integrative mind-body classes with practitioners who have experience treating chronic pain. This program is completely virtual, using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform. 

Through preliminary research, the FINER program has been shown to be helpful for people with chronic pain. Participants may continue following up with the FINER program clinicians for a whole person, integrative pain care approach. Overcoming disability and suffering from chronic pain is difficult and takes work, but with team support, engagement and practice of pain coping strategies, change is always possible. 

Virtual Groups with Jennifer Kurz, MD (bi-annual, 8 week sessions)

These sessions are a more comprehensive part of the program and are included with official FINER registration. These are interdisciplinary, Epic-integrated, HIPAA-compliant group clinics that aim to provide group support, education, and real functional improvement for those who may be suffering from chronic spine or musculoskeletal pain. These groups are hosted by pain physician, Dr. Jennifer Kurz, physical therapists trained in chronic pain, and occasional special guests/ psychologists.  Workshops are entirely virtual, with Zoom-compliant, registered patients who meet the group’s inclusion criteria.  Participation and live engagement are essential, as we will be practicing the concepts and skills learned in the Friday workshop series.  We will engage SMART goals and practice evidence-based lifestyle medicine strategies, meditation, yoga, and pain psychology.  This program may not take away your physical pain, but it will allow you to control the level of suffering, unhealthy behaviors and mindsets, and the disability your pain may be causing you.

Next FINER Group Sessions: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 PM (3/5/24-4/23/24)

To Register, contact:

Virtual visits covered by healthcare insurance, copays may vary.

Zoom Tips

Mute your line (unless speaking).  Feel free to block video or sound during lecture series, as some of these presentations may be recorded for educational purposes.