MAPP – Mindful Alternative Pain Program™

Sun Life Health’s Mindful Alternative Pain Program™ (MAPP) allows patients to learn about alternative methods to cope with their pain.

This service is available through Sun Life Health’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program, and also includes education from Clinical Pharmacy. Some of the topics that patients can expect to learn include, and are not limited to:

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• Chair Yoga
• Diaphragmatic Breathing
• Pacing for Pain
• Mindfulness
• Managing Chronic Pain

Being an established patient with Sun Life Health is the only pre-requisite to participating in MAPP. This service is four classes in length, and is offered in an individual and/or group setting. Through MAPP education, patients can relieve distress and restore health, function and well-being. To schedule an appointment for this service, please contact Danah Quasmieh at 1-888-381-3446 ext. 2276.