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 Catherine Coolidge, MS, ARNP
Treatment Philosophy: "I believe pain is best managed by
using a comprehensive multi-modality approach. It only stands to reason
that complex problems usually require complex solutions. It is not just
about the injections or blocks or implants or medication. In order to
obtain lasting relief and long-term restoration of function, it is best
to take a holistic approach utilizing both traditional and alternative
treatment strategies as appropriate, and often simultaneously."
Special Interests: Herbal remedies for migraines and arthritic
conditions; anti-oxidant and nutritional supplements for patients with
fibromyalgia; and mental health and its influence on pain perception
and suffering
Professional Journey: "Before joining PainCare I worked in the
Cardiac
Care Unit of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, as Nurse Liaison and RN
at Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center, and finally joined Dr.
O'Connell's staff several years ago."
Professional Certifications & Associations:
ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner; member of American Society for
Pain Management Nursing, New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association
and Headache Cooperative of New England; Advanced Cardiac Life Support
certification
I have always wanted to directly help
people in need, and what better way
than to work as a nurse practitioner in a high quality chronic pain
clinic? I think that chronic
pain is often vastly undertreated and unnecessary suffering is the
result. I believe that even the most severely afflicted can maintain
acceptable quality of
life and be productive members of society with good pain
management."
Education:
- B.S. in Nursing from the University of New
Hampshire
- M.S. from Simmons College, with a focus on complementary and
alternative methods of managing chronic pain
"When I'm not with my patients, I enjoy... spending time with my
family and two children. I also enjoy many outdoor activities such as
walking, gardening and horseback riding."
Joined the PainCare family: 2004
Can be seen in: Somersworth & Merrimack, NH
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