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2410 Merced St., San Leandro, CA 94577
Fax: (510) 278-2772
Clinic Hours:
1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9am to 4pm.
Lucas Konovalenko, M.D., Ph.D., hails from the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California. As an undergraduate, he traveled east to study at Yale University where he was awarded the prestigious Edward A. Bouchet Fellowship for his research on photosynthesis as renewable source of consumer energy production. Dr. Konovalenko then matriculated to Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where he enrolled in medical scientist training program and completed both an M.D. and a Ph.D. His Ph.D. research was in a novel surgical therapy to treat patients with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Konovalenko then pursued an Anesthesiology residency at the University of Michigan.
In an effort to serve the needs of the growing population experiencing chronic pain, Dr. Konovalenko accepted a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Stanford University where he learned to treat complex pain syndromes from the top experts in the field. Dr. Konovalenko is dedicated to using his advanced training in multi-modal pain therapies to improve the quality of life of patients who experience chronic pain.
In his free time, Dr. Konovalenko enjoys fly-fishing, golf, and alpine skiing.
Dr. Razi received his graduate training at the Ross University Medical School, with his graduate-level residency in anesthesiology at the famous Beth Israel-Deaconess hospitals affiliated with Harvard. He is double board-eligible in both Anesthesia and Pain Management. Dr. Razi explains that it was about halfway through his anesthesia residency that he became interested in working with “awake people” as opposed to anesthetized patients undergoing surgery, and especially with patients experiencing chronic pain difficulties. Within his understanding of the biopsychosocial functional restoration paradigm for treating such people. Dr. Razi has additional training and certification in opioid detoxification. He expects to be working closely with Dr. Jasmine Silva and the Footsteps program in the Walnut Creek site to increase referrals that would benefit patients who need to decrease or discontinue the use of narcotic medications for chronic pain. Dr. Razi has two locations. One in Fairfield and another conveniently located in San Leandro, two blocks from the freeway and near the local Kaiser-Permanente medical facility.
Amy Thornton is a licensed acupuncturist and has been involved in the healing arts since 2003. Starting as a massage therapist and then studying Chinese medicine in 2008 she has followed along with many different paths, discovering myriad healing techniques and her own gift of helping others. From postural assessment, recovery from injury, or just regular life stresses. Amy has facilitated healing for thousands of people. With over 5000 hours of training, a masters degree in Traditional Oriental medicine and a strong background in treating a variety of pain conditions is a valuable addition to our team at IPM. She teaches wellness classes at a variety of locations and treats patients in San Ramon and Fremont.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with compassion to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I am trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Brain Spotting, Didactic Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
I have worked with diverse populations from the chronically homeless mentally ill forensic population, families and children that have experienced neglect/abuse, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, and runaway/homeless youth.
I have a MA in Counseling Psychology, a one-year post-master’s dual diagnosis (addiction and mental health) certificate, a BA in Behavioral Science with an emphasis on substance abuse, and scheduled to complete an MS in Integrative and Functional Medicine in the Spring of 2021.
Mari is a graduate of the UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program with experience working in acute care, pediatrics, and outpatient orthopedics. She is a yoga and dance instructor and loves to incorporate these into treatments to improve strength and mobility. When she's not in the clinic, Mari enjoys dance classes, camping trips and live music.
Shannon Hagan, PsyD. is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of the Department of Behavioral Medicine for the Integrated Pain Management in Fairfield and San Leandro locations, where she has worked since 2014. In her current role, she is acting director of both Functional Restoration Programs and Psychological Services for San Leandro and Fairfield locations. Dr. Hagan received her undergraduate from UC Irvine and went on to complete her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Psychology (CIIS). She completed her postdoctoral psychology internships at California College of the Arts as well as the Psychological Services Center at CIIS. Dr. Hagan has experience working with adults with chronic pain as well as those struggling with issues related to creativity and spirituality. She completed her dissertation on the intersection between Buddhism and Psychotherapy. She currently utilizes a predominantly psychodynamic approach in her clinical work.
Stephanie Soto, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and with a certification in Art Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, in the Health and Development Track and Studio Art at Stanford University. She completed her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University. She has specialized in trauma and grief counseling for over 10 years and is passionate about guiding others to find their unique path towards healing. Stephanie joined the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center in 2017. She provides psychoeducation in a group setting to those with chronic pain in the Functional Restoration Program. Trained in Focusing meditation, she also provides mindfulness and relaxation techniques to attend to the body-mind-spirit connection.
We know that pain interferes with every aspect of your life, that’s why we’ve put our years of experience and success into discovering the root of your pain and the most appropriate treatment for each individual case.
We are honored to work with you towards your new, restored, lifestyle.