Find Relief from Arthritis Pain

Arthritis comes in many forms, each presenting its own set of challenges.

Comprehensive Arthritis Pain Management

Arthritis comes in many forms, each presenting its own set of challenges. Whether you’re battling osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another type of joint condition, our dedicated team of physicians is equipped with the expertise and resources to provide personalized treatment solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Understanding Your Pain

Arthritis pain can manifest in a myriad of ways, from dull aches to sharp, stabbing sensations. It can limit your range of motion, disrupt your sleep, and diminish your overall quality of life. But you don’t have to resign yourself to a life filled with discomfort. At Napa Pain Institute, we’re committed to helping you understand the root causes of your pain and develop a customized treatment plan to address them effectively.

Innovative Treatment Options

Living with arthritis pain can feel like an uphill battle, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Napa Pain Institute, we’re more than just a medical practice—we’re your partners in reclaiming your health and vitality. Our compassionate team will work closely with you every step of the way, empowering you to take control of your pain and embrace life with renewed vigor.

A Team Committed to Your Journey

Gone are the days of simply masking the symptoms of arthritis with painkillers. Our approach to arthritis pain management is rooted in the latest advances in medical science and technology. From state-of-the-art joint injections and nerve blocks to regenerative therapies and minimally invasive surgical procedures, we offer a comprehensive array of treatment options designed to alleviate your pain and restore function to your joints.

We offer many treatment options include: 

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DR. MELANIE D. JOHANSSON, MD, FACEP

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.

Eric Grigsby, MD, MBA

CEO & Founder of Neurovations

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.