About ATNS
The Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011. Our mission is to share the latest scientific evidence about successful diagnosis and treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms. These are generated by the brain, link to past or present stress, and include chronic primary pain (in any location), migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, bladder spasm, fatigue, post-viral syndromes and many more. Millions are affected but by sharing the Pain Relief Psychology used with great benefit in the latest research trials, we empower patients and practitioners with knowledge that becomes healing.
OUR GOALS
Educate the Public: Raise awareness about Neuroplastic Symptoms, their role in chronic pain and illness, and the most effective evidence-based treatment methods.
Advance Scientific Research: Support and promote the latest scientific research on neuroplasticity and chronic pain and illness, bridging the gap between research and real-world treatment.
Empower Practitioners: Provide medical and mental health professionals with the tools, training, and evidence-based approaches needed to recognize and treat Neuroplastic Symptoms effectively.
Support Patients: Offer treatment resources and community support for people suffering from Neuroplastic Symptoms.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Foster collaboration between medical and mental health practitioners to create comprehensive, integrated approaches to Neuroplastic treatment.
Advocate for Policy Change: Advocate for healthcare policies that mandate the same quality treatment for Neuroplastic Symptoms as for any other form of illness.
BOARD
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David D. Clarke, MD
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
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Rob Munger, MA, MS
VICE PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
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Howard Schubiner, MD
CO-FOUNDER
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David Schechter, MD
TREASURER
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Rebecca Kennedy, MD Family Medicine
BOARD MEMBER
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Dan Ratner, PsyD
BOARD MEMBER
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Nathaniel Frank, Ph.D.
BOARD MEMBER
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Lee Canter, MSW
BOARD MEMBER
TEAM
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Luke Jones
MARKETING DIRECTOR
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Rena Le
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Monique Sondag
STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Former Board Members
Listed in reverse order of departure
Lynn Crothers, LCMHCA
David Hanscom, MD - Former Spine Surgeon. Seattle, WA
Michael Meyers, MBA, CPA - Patient Advocate. Experienced CFO specializing in financial and operations management
Jessica Oifer Stelle, LMFT - Marriage & Family Therapist in Marina Del Ray, CA
Alan Gordon, LCSW Co-Founder - Psychotherapist. Founder and Executive Director of the Pain Psychology Center and the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Institute. Beverly Hills, CA
Alicia B. Batson, MD - Psychiatrist & Internal Medicine. Nashville, TN
Derek Sapico, LMFT - Marriage & Family Therapist at the Pain Psychology Center. Beverly Hills, CA
Jeffrey T. Wentzel, PhD - Psychologist. New York, NY
Ira Rashbaum, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Chief, Tension Myoneural Syndrome and Mind-Body Medicine at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation. New York, NY
Eric G. Sherman, PsyD Co-Founder - Psychologist. New York, NY
Frances Sommer Anderson, PhD Co-Founder - Psychologist. New York, NY
Peter Zafirides, MD Co-Founder - Psychiatrist. Columbus, OH
Brooke Slusser, LCSW - Individual & Family Psychotherapist at the California Headache and Pain Center. Burbank, CA
Peg Hanson, RN, BSN Co-Founder - Registered Nurse. Hanover, MA