Rachel Stovell

Rachel is Joint Chair of the Physiotherapy Pain Association (PPA). She was the lead physiotherapist in the Facial Pain Team at the Eastman Dental Hospital and an Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist at University College London Hospital Pain Management Centre.

Qualifying in 1993 from Manchester Rachel specialised in MSK working in the NHS, industry – Occupational Health and the private sector, including having her own private practice. The recurring presentation of people with persistent pain led her to search many sources and attend numerous courses before undertaking an MSc Pain Science and Society at King’s College London. It was following this that she moved to specialist NHS pain services.

Rachel maintains a particular interest in orofacial pain, the role of movement in pain experiences, as well the neuroscience of pain. Working as part of the Lived Well with Pain Team, Rachel is committed to furthering the understanding of persistent pain, disseminating knowledge, and supporting healthcare professionals working in this area.

 

Rachel will be presenting Empowering people to become active self-managers, together with Patrick Hill, at 2pm

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