{"id":17878,"date":"2025-05-08T06:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?p=16921"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:02:52","slug":"round-table-discussion-resilience-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/round-table-discussion-resilience-2","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Round Table Discussion on Strength and Resilience in Fibromyalgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">This round table discussion will feature a <strong>physiotherapist, a psychologist,  and a physiatrist<\/strong>, offering a well-rounded perspective on building strength and resilience while living with fibromyalgia. Together, they will share practical strategies for managing symptoms, improving daily function, and supporting mental well-being. Attendees will gain valuable insights from empathetic clinical experts who understand the challenges of living with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Come join this discussion as FAC acknowledges Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and have your questions ready.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b05ef0442ed7ea27b4cde2ed0ceaa779\" style=\"color:#6a0dad\">Happening May 20th at 12 pm EST<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REPLAY:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Available below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_26239\"  width=\"1080\" height=\"607\"  data-origwidth=\"1080\" data-origheight=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dh5vVPT-auU?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panelist Bios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyler Dillman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physiotherapist<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Physiotherapist and Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/121wellness.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One to One Wellness<\/a>, Tyler\u2019s commitment as a healthcare professional is to create a safe environment for individuals to learn how to&nbsp;integrate healthy lifestyle practices that enhance quality of life and increase participation in meaningful activities. Tyler is a graduate of Dalhousie University\u2019s MScPT program, and has&nbsp;a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Allison University, and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Acadia University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With interests in Pain Science, Behaviour Change, Therapeutic Relationship, and Chronic Pain, Tyler's whole person philosophy to patient care is based on the understanding an individual\u2019s health is influenced by the complex interactions amongst many bio-psycho-social factors. Through listening and validating patient experiences, Tyler aims to create successful, unique, and meaningful treatment plans to help optimize an individual\u2019s health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When not at work, Tyler can be found spending time with his wife and 2 sons, exploring hiking trails, and discussing fantasy sports with his friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tyler-dillman-8aa95512a\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dr. Andrea Furlan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Physiatrist<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Andrea Furlan is a physiatrist, and pain specialist at Toronto Rehab. She is also a scientist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhnresearch.ca\/tri_researchers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KITE and the Institute for Work &amp; Health<\/a>. She is a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, and in her spare time she posts videos on her YouTube channel.&nbsp; She has released her first book for the general public: 8 STEPS TO CONQUER CHRONIC PAIN,&nbsp;and she has been a guest to many podcasts, radio, magazines and blogs.&nbsp; She is passionate about teaching healthcare professionals about how to properly and effectively help people with chronic pain. She is the chair of Project ECHO Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, a program that mentors healthcare professionals in rural, remote and underserved areas of Ontario, and recently has been awarded a Health Canada, and a CIHR grant to expand and study project ECHO chronic pain across Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-youtube  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"rel=&quot;follow&quot; noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/DrAndreaFurlan\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21.8,8.001c0,0-0.195-1.378-0.795-1.985c-0.76-0.797-1.613-0.801-2.004-0.847c-2.799-0.202-6.997-0.202-6.997-0.202 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With training from McGill University, the <a href=\"https:\/\/calgarycounselling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calgary Counselling Centre<\/a>, and various research and clinical settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. Eleanor collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address both physical and emotional challenges. She is passionate about interdisciplinary collaborative care and values being part of the team at One to One Wellness, where she works alongside physiotherapists, massage therapists, and other professionals to provide comprehensive support. Through this collaborative approach, Eleanor ensures that clients receive holistic care that integrates psychological, physical, and therapeutic strategies to manage pain and distress. With extensive experience supporting individuals facing pain, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more, Eleanor integrates evidence-based approaches to activate positive change while addressing deeper causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emcgroarty\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out about other FAC hosted events by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/community-events-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Events Page<\/a> where you can find both upcoming events and catch replays of seminars you might have missed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WATCH THE REPLAY!! <\/p>\n<p>Fibromyalgia Canada is hosting a Round Table Discussion event on May 20th! 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