All are invited to attend what promises to be a very insightful presentation. Our guest speaker is MICHELLE SEXTON, N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor). She will be discussing: “Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine for Wellness, Quality of Life and Pain Management.” Dr. Sexton is Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at the University of California San Diego. She earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle Washington, 2008. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in the Departments of Pharmacology/Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her NIH-funded pre-doctoral and postdoctoral research on the topic of cannabinoids and their roles in neuro-inflammation and neuro-degeneration, investigated cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers.

Dr. Sexton has presented her research internationally and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sexton’s clinical practice, research and teaching focus on the endocannabinoid system and potential roles for cannabis across a range of conditions and lifespan. She is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicine and the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. She maintains a medical practice in San Diego, CA.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. NO COST TO ATTEND. FREE PARKING. THE GREEN LINE TROLLEY HAS A STOP DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE HOSPITAL.

For information and to RSVP, please contact Martha Murphy at mmurphy582@gmail.com or 619-582-1961. Group website: www.dystoniaofsandiego.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/dystoniaofsandiego