Chronic Pain Care in 2026: OT, Biopsychosocial Approaches, Holistic Rehab & Interdisciplinary Care

In this episode of The Care We Need, we dive into the world of occupational therapy with Katy Owens, an expert in pain management and holistic rehabilitation. Katy shares her journey from a Starbucks barista to a leading occupational therapist, emphasizing the importance of a biopsychosocial model in treating chronic pain. She discusses the three pillars of pain management: meaningful movement, calming the nervous system, and changing beliefs about pain. Katy also highlights the significance of collaboration among healthcare professionals and the need for preventative care.Resources Mentioned:The Pain Management Workbook by Dr. Rachel ZofnissThe Ologies PodcastThe Connection Cure by Julia HotzHow to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine PriceSupport Our Mission:Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200Resources:Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speakerConsulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.comHealth-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.comBooks: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHHContact Us: [email protected]: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.