Roni Evans
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Roni Evans is a leading researcher in integrative pain management, with a focus on chronic low back pain (cLBP) and mind-body interventions. Her work bridges complementary medicine and neuroscience, exploring how practices like Spring Forest Qigong™ and low-intensity exercise can reshape brain networks related to body awareness and pain processing. A key contribution is her 2023 feasibility Phase I randomized clinical trial, which identified brain network changes in adults with cLBP after these interventions—a critical step toward non-pharmacological, multidisciplinary pain care. With over 5 citations for this foundational study, Evans addresses the urgent need for safer alternatives to opioids, given that 52 million Americans suffer from cLBP. Her research emphasizes the role of body awareness in pain modulation, offering new pathways for treatment. Evans’ work is notable for its innovative integration of traditional practices with rigorous clinical trial design, positioning her as a pioneer in evidence-based integrative medicine. Her findings have significant implications for reducing the personal and economic burden of chronic pain, making her a vital voice in the shift toward holistic, patient-centered care.
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