“ My name is Robin Blake and I am a First aid/cpr instructor. My buisness is a little different than many as I come to you rather than you coming to me. I train groups of 10 to 12 at a time in either your business or your home. I enjoy teaching ”

“ I am a physician- A pain specialist. I whole heartedly believe that pain effects all facets of the human life from emotional to psychosocial. People live in pain which is a very agonizing life. Together we can help those in pain live a better life ”

“ As an owner of a golden, and someone new to the a rea, would like to meet others w/ similar interests and explore the bay area. ”

“ I injured my back and may be getting surgery soon. I've been studying surgical options, cognitive ways to deal with pain and non-surgical alternatives like diet, excercise and holistic remedies. PS; Meneki (kitty) is looking for a home. ”

“ Director, Producer working on "The Chronic Pain Educational Series." A series of self contained short documentaries, each focused on a particular aspect of chronic pain http://artvdo.wordpress.com/ http://www.nomadsland.com/profile/CharalambosKesta ”

“ INFJ 100% German - born and raised near Berlin. Here by mere accident. Mostly a hermit who works all day. Trying to be more social. Also been struggling with chronic lower back pain for many years. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they provide hope for a future. ”

“ I have a horribly bad back and have been dealing with that for 37 years. Recently I had a bad flare up and am exploring alternatives. ”

“ I am in a book club in SF. Would like to explore a book club closer to SJ. I mainly read NF and the NTY Book review. In the distant past when I had time I read SCI FI. I work in SF, reasonably literate, like to play badminton, eat spicy food, wat ”

“ I am a Jin Shin Jyutsu and Reiki practitioner, for people as well as animals. I'd like to make more friends and contacts in the Bay Area to socialize, exchange or barter healing treatments, form a support network, have study groups, etc. ”

“ Hi. My name is Oona. I have chronic pain in the form of severe migraines. I have had them for 5 years and am looking for support and to talk to people like me. ”

“ Hi, I'm Deborah and I live with chronic pain. Chronic pain doesn't have to overtake your life. There are alternative means beyond medication. ”

“ I have a lot of leg pain from neuropathy for 10 years and joining a group like this would be helpful. ”