Group Medical Visits

Accessible, supportive care at no cost to you — covered by MSP and designed to help you take charge of your pain.

Group Medical Visits (GMVs) offer movement, education, connection, and support. These visits are hosted virtually and facilitated by clinicians who care.

What is a GMV?

A Group Medical Visit is a longer, virtual session led by a licensed physician and supported by clinicians such as physiotherapists or other allied health professionals. These sessions blend pain science education, self-management strategies, and movement-based practices — all backed by research and delivered in a compassionate, community-centred format.

GMVs are not a replacement for your in-person care. Instead, they complement your existing treatment plan and help you build skills to feel better and do more.

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What to Expect

Each session is welcoming and low-pressure. Most include:

  • Education: Learn how pain works in the body and brain

  • Guided practice: Movement therapy or mindfulness exercises

  • Group Discussion or Q&A: Share, ask questions, or just listen

  • Resources: Materials to support what you’ve learned

All sessions are designed to help you feel safe, seen, and supported. Come learn, move, and heal together.

Core GMV Offerings

  • This group medical visit is designed to help you begin, or return to, movement in a way that feels safe and accessible.

    We explore the idea that movement is medicine, not by pushing or fixing, but by helping the nervous system feel calmer and more capable. Through mindfulness, breathing, and gentle movement, you’ll learn simple, practical ways to support regulation and build trust in your body.

    Each session includes guided breathing, a short meditation, and simple mindful movement that can be done seated or standing. No equipment or prior experience is required, and there is no expectation to push through pain.

    You will leave with practical tools and resources you can continue using on your own, so gentle movement can remain part of your care in a way that feels realistic and supportive.

  • This class introduces the ancient practice of Qi Gong, using slow, flowing movements and breathwork to calm the nervous system, reduce tension, and support healing. No prior experience needed — just a willingness to move with intention.

  • This group medical visit introduces yoga as a gentle, accessible way to support people living with persistent pain. In this session, you’ll explore simple postures, mindful movement, and breathing practices designed to calm the nervous system, improve body awareness, and foster a sense of safety in movement.

    No previous yoga experience is required. Modifications will be offered so you can participate at your own comfort level — whether seated in a chair, standing, or laying down.

  • This class integrates evidence-informed movement, breathwork, and body awareness strategies shown to support nervous system regulation and improve functional mobility. You will be guided through gentle, Pilates-based exercises that are adaptable to all abilities, with a focus on moving safely and confidently.

  • This session introduces safe and gradual strength training for people living with persistent pain. You will learn key principles of strengthening, pacing, and movement form while practicing foundational exercises with real-time guidance.

  • This 2-hour, single-session pain education workshop is based on Stanford research. Learn why pain persists, how it’s processed in the brain and body, and practical tools to reduce it. Leave with a personalized pain relief plan to support daily function and help you regain a sense of control.

  • Pain is complex, but understanding it can reduce its impact. This supportive session helps you make sense of why pain can persist and how the nervous system influences symptoms. You will leave feeling more confident in your body and with practical tools to support recovery.

  • This 4-session series supports people living with persistent pain or fatigue to better understand their energy, reduce flare-ups, and find a more sustainable rhythm for daily life. You’ll learn practical pacing, planning, and energy-saving strategies to help move away from the boom–bust cycle and build greater confidence in managing activity over time.

  • Living with chronic pain or fatigue can make sleep difficult, and poor sleep can in turn worsen pain and exhaustion. In this group session, you’ll learn how sleep and pain are connected and explore practical, evidence-based strategies to support better rest.

    The focus is on simple, realistic changes such as routines, timing, and daily habits that can support improved rest and nervous system regulation over time, without aiming for perfect sleep. This session offers key highlights and tools you can start using right away.

  • Stress and pain often influence each other. When stress increases, the nervous system can become more activated, which may make pain feel more intense.

    This group medical visit explores how stress affects the body and nervous system, how stress can contribute to pain flare-ups, and how recognizing early warning signs can help you intervene sooner.

    You will learn simple evidence-based strategies to support nervous system regulation, including breathing techniques, supportive daily routines, and cognitive strategies that can help reduce the impact of stress on pain.

  • This eight-session program teaches skills from Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a research-informed approach that helps the nervous system feel safer and promote healing through neuroplasticity. You will learn practical tools such as somatic tracking to reduce fear of pain and support recovery.

    Learn more about PRT here.

  • This session introduces somatic tracking, a core skill from Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). You will practice noticing body sensations with curiosity and safety to help calm the nervous system and reduce fear around pain sensations. Prior experience with PRT is not required.

  • Explore the role medications can play in pain care, from over-the-counter options to prescriptions. This session focuses on informed decision-making, helping you understand risks, benefits, and how to talk to your care team about your choices.

  • Procedures—like injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablations or other interventions—can sometimes play a role in managing persistent pain. But they are just one tool in the toolbox. In this group medical visit, Dr. Noah Alexander will walk you through the most common procedures offered for pain, what they can and can’t do, and how they may fit into a broader recovery plan. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of what to expect before, during, and after these interventions, which clinics offer them, and how to decide (with your care team) whether a procedure might be right for you.

  • Managing persistent pain often involves many different strategies, from movement and pacing to sleep, nervous system regulation, and medical care.

    This session helps bring those pieces together.

    In this Group Medical Visit, we review the key components of evidence-based chronic pain treatment and help you create a realistic plan that fits your values and daily life. We also discuss how medical care, self-management strategies, and supportive therapies can work together to support recovery and improve function.

    You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to move forward and what next steps may be helpful in your ongoing recovery journey.

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Eligibility & Coverage

Group Medical Visits are fully covered by MSP and available to adults living in British Columbia who have a valid Personal Health Number (PHN). You'll need a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner to access our pain management services. If you don’t currently have a provider who can refer you, you’re welcome to join one of our free Introductory Sessions, where we can help you explore your options.

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