The Napa Pain Institute’s blogs serve as informative resources, offering insights into pain management strategies, innovative treatments, and the latest research developments in the field of chronic pain.
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic
Intrathecal medicine, a form of therapy involving the administration of medications directly into the spinal canal, has emerged as a groundbreaking approach in the field
The “Best of Napa Medical Facility” award, presented annually by The Best of Napa and The Press Democrat, celebrates and honors healthcare facilities that demonstrate
Chronic low and back pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of a person’s life. Fortunately, there are several effective treatments available, including interventional therapies.
Cancer pain is a complex and often debilitating symptom that can result from the disease itself or its treatments. Pain management is an essential component
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 20% of
Dr. Melanie Johansson joins the Napa Pain Institute as a fellowship-trained and board-certified pain management specialist with well over a decade of medical experience. Dr.
NapaCovid has been selected for the 2022 Best of Napa Award in the Medical Clinic category.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating, progressive neurologic disorder that affects about 30% of adults with diabetes. Spinal cord stimulation is a newer option for
Dr. Eric Grigsby, Founder and CEO of Neurovations, announced that Neurovations Education is the recipient of a 6.9 million-dollar grant from the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative®,
Accurately and thoroughly describing your pain can help your health care provider give you better treatment. As a patient, you are encouraged to express any
Welcome to “Your Health with Dr. Eric Grigsby,” the podcast where we explore the importance of advocating for your well-being in today’s complex healthcare landscape.
Imagine for a moment you are in a small room, with some unfamiliar instruments on the wall. You might be a little nervous and as
Welcome to “Your Health with Dr. Eric Grigsby.” In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding fibromyalgia, exploring its symptoms, potential causes, and effective management
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The Neurovations family of businesses is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and
CEO and Founder of Neurovations Honored as Patient Champion NAPA, Calif., October 16, 2019 (Newswire.com) – Dr. Eric Grigsby was awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at
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Dr. Johansson comes to us as a fellowship-trained and board-certified pain management specialist with nearly a decade of experience. She completed her fellowship training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD where she then became the associate program director of the pain medicine fellowship and an assistant professor of military and emergency medicine. She graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia, was Pre-medicine at San Diego State University, and received her BSN from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Her breadth of experience comes from a full career of serving in the United States Navy where she was the recipient of multiple academic and military service awards including a Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals, and numerous other individual, unit, and campaign awards. She has multiple published works and is the founding member of a military Pain Medicine Special Interest Group with the American Society of Regional Anesthesia.
In her free time, Dr. Johansson enjoys traveling, is newly married, loves dogs, and enjoys cooking and baking, as well as other creative pursuits. She has a particular interest in advanced procedural techniques for chronic pain relief and the effects of lifestyle on pain and healing. She looks forward to continuing our mission of providing our patients with the best care, every day.
Dr. Eric Grigsby enjoys a national reputation for excellence in the field of Pain Management. He has a background as a researcher, teacher and clinician and brings over 30 years of clinical experience to the Napa Pain Institute. Dr. Grigsby attended elementary and secondary school in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Economics from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He formed an interest in Pain Management as a career while working at Boston Children’s Hospital in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
After graduating from Boston University Medical School in 1984, Dr. Grigsby trained in General Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Pain Management at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He was invited to join the Medical Staff and teach at the Mayo Medical School until moving to California in 1989. The Dean of the University of California at Davis Medical Center then invited Dr. Grigsby to establish their first Pain Management Center, where he served as Medical Director until 1992. Following his post at UC Davis, Dr. Grigsby established his private Pain Management practice in Napa, California.
Today, he and his staff of over 50 professionals consult with patients throughout Northern California and the western United States. More recently, Dr Grigsby completed his Masters in Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He speaks nationally on topics such as non-operative treatment of spinal disorders, the safe use of medications for the treatment of pain, and the legal and regulatory issues relating to the proper treatment of patients with chronic illness.