November 2025
myoActivation® News November 2025
AMF Has Been Busy!Check Out What We’ve Been Up To
Message from Executive Director Ginelle Smith.
Faculty members Barb Eddy, NP and Dr. Gillian Lauder had their quantitative findings published in Pain Research and Management.
myoActivation was recognized by the BC Ministry of Health.
Trained 59 clinicians at our workshops this year!
Announced a partnership with Heidi Health.
Case study mentorship offer.
myoMinds conferences are back until our Christmas break.
Winter and Spring 2026 courses are open for registration.
Launched our new website with Patient Page and membership model.
A Message From The Executive Director
It’s been an inspiring year of growth and collaboration within the myoActivation® community. Across our workshops, we’ve seen incredible engagement from clinicians who are eager to bring this approach to their patients and communities - and that enthusiasm continues to drive everything we do.
As we head into the final months of 2025, our focus remains on expanding access to training opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to build the internal foundation that supports AMF’s growth and impact. Behind the scenes, we’re ensuring our systems and structure are ready for the next phase of development, so we can continue meeting the needs of clinicians across BC and beyond.
I’m deeply grateful to every practitioner, instructor, and supporter who contributes to this shared mission - your commitment keeps this momentum alive. Thank you for being part of this community and for advancing compassionate, evidence-informed pain care.
Warmly,
Ginelle Smith
Executive Director, Anatomic Medicine Foundation
Ginelle Smith is the Executive Director of the Anatomic Medicine Foundation. She brings over two decades of leadership experience and more than ten years in the nonprofit sector, with a background spanning wildlife conservation, public health, and organizational development. Her work has focused on strengthening governance, operations, and partnerships to support sustainable, mission-driven growth.
Just Published
Congratulations to principal investigator, Barb Eddy, NP, and co-author Dr. Gillian Lauder on the publication of their quantitative paper The Impact of a Novel Methodological Process for Needling Scars, Fascia, and Muscles in the Management of Myofascial Dysfunction and Chronic Pain in a Population Living With Social and Health Inequities: Quantitative Findings From a Longitudinal Observational Pilot Study in Pain Management and Research.
Discussion from the abstract:
This study suggests that myoActivation pain care can be an effective tool, with a lasting positive impact, to manage MFD and chronic pain in a population living with social and health inequities. Further studies are needed to examine the impact of myoActivation in the primary care setting.
Province Recognizes myoActivation® in Opioid-Free Pain Management Program
The BC Ministry of Health has announced continued funding for the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan’s (CIRP) Opioid-Free Pain Clinics, supporting construction workers across the province with effective, non-pharmacological approaches to pain management — including myoActivation. This is a significant milestone for evidence-based, opioid-free care in British Columbia. After success at their Burnaby clinic, CIRP has now expanded to Langford! Clinics offer myoActivation therapy and counsellor-led self-management. We are proud to see myoActivation included in this provincial initiative, and we recognize the leadership and dedication of Barb Eddy, NP, an instructor with the AMF, who has played a key role in advancing this work over the past two years!
If you are looking for care, or more information, you may contact CIRP at (604) 521-8611 or info@constructionrehabplan.com
Check out the press release here!
Thank You For Joining Us For Training
This year, we trained a total of 59 clinicians through our Level 1–4 myoActivation workshops. That included 21 new Level 1 graduates, who completed their introductory training. This year we had 16 clinicians who successfully completed Level 4, graduating over two advanced courses held in Surrey and Lake Cowichan. We’re grateful to all the participants across all levels who helped create a collaborative learning environment through open discussion, curiosity, and a willingness to engage fully in hands-on practice — including being needled!
October 2025 Level 2 workshop graduates with lead instructor, Barb Eddy (far right).
October 2025 Level 2 workshop graduates with lead instructor, Barb Eddy (far right).
AMF x Heidi
We partnered with Heidi Health, an AI-powered medical scribe, to bring members exclusive tools and savings. Through this collaboration, AMF members receive 10% off Heidi’s Pro and Together yearly plans, an extended 30-day free trial for the Pro monthly plan, and access to myoActivist-specific templates co-designed with AMF clinicians. Contact us for promo codes.
Case Study Mentorship
Canadian Family Physician
Canadian Family Physician wants to publish interesting or unusual cases seen in the Canadian family practice setting, aspects of which have the potential to be instructive for practising family physicians. If you are in family practice and would like to write a case report featuring myoActivation, members of our AMF faculty are happy to help. Please email us to connect!
myoMinds Conferences Are Back
Thanks to the clinician members that have contributed to excellent discussions at our monthly myoMinds meetings. myoMinds conferences are held on Zoom on the fourth Thursday of every month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM Pacific Time. Zoom links are sent to our Newsletter subscribers the Monday prior. Or, conference recordings are available in the Clinician Resources section of your member page. Join us anytime!
Level Up In 2026
Winter/Spring 2026 Courses are now open for registration.
Level 1: January 31 - February 1, 2026 in Surrey, BC
Level 2: March 7 - March 8, 2026 in Surrey, BC
Level 3: April 25 - April 26, 2026 in Surrey, BC
Level 4: May 30 - May 31, 2026 in Surrey, BC
Want to host a myoActivation workshop?
We’d love to bring myoActivation to your area! Email us at info@anatomicmedicine.org to discuss bringing a workshop to you; we need a clinic space and 8 interested clinicians to get started.