Michael Levin M.D

Dr. Michael Levin graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1978. He completed an internship in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati (1979) and was a Resident in Anesthesiology at UC Davis (1980-82). He then completed a Fellowship in Pain Management at UC Davis (1993). He has been both an Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology (1994-2000) and a Clinical Instructor at UC Davis (1992-1993). Dr. Levin began private practice treating Chronic Pain patients in 1994, and is currently the President of Sacramento Pain Clinic and Medical Director of the Functional Restoration Center. Dr. Levin became Board Certified in Anesthesiology in 1985 and received the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Pain Management in 1994.

David Teicheira M.D.

Dr. Teicheira graduated from the University Of Southern California School of Medicine in 1985. He has completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology as well as a fellowship in Pain Management at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Teicheira is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology, and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He was Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at UC Davis.

Marie-Nicole Lapeyrade, Physician Assistant

Nichole received her PA from Yale in 1999. Prior to this she received a bachelors degree in 1993 from UC Berkeley in Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry. She has extensive experience working as the lead Physicain Assisstant for Sutter Health at the Work Medical Association Clinic in Lincoln, California. She has also worked as a P.A. with Sutter Health at the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley Clinics. She also has broad experience in orthopedics, both as a surgical first lead and in diagnosing numerous orthopedic conditions. In addition she has specialized in workplace injuries and repetitive motion injuries. She is fluent in Spanish and French.

John C. Thomas, PhD

Dr. Thomas received his doctoral psychology training at the California Graduate School of Family Psychology and graduated in 1993. His pre-doctoral internship training was at UC Davis in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Family Practice. Dr. Thomas has worked for the Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Department in Stockton, California and in addition to his clinical duties was the Director of Training. He is a consultant to the Easter Seals Help to Recovery Program and the Eskaton Adult Day Health Program. He has taught various psychology classes for several different universities and is currently a volunteer clinical faculty for the UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation where he trains new psychologists. He also maintains a private practice in Sacramento.

Rick Wurster MSG, MPT, ABP

Rick Wurster received a Masters of Physical Therapy from U.S.C. in 1993 and has been working in the field of Physical Therapy since 1985. He also has earned a Masters of Gerontology from U.S.C. in 1991. He has extensive experience in clinical practice including management of a 15 unit regional rehabilitation center, providing teaching and training of therapists on the proper care of chronically ill and geriatric patients. He is an Accredited Bowen Practitioner. He also has expertise in the teaching of Biofeedback, emphasizing Surface Electromyography, Temperature, Skin Conductance, Respiration and Heart Rate Variability with relaxation techniques to cope with chronic pain.

Conni Thompson, RN, BSN, CCM

Conni obtained her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from Seattle Pacific University in 1976. She has worked in a number of acute and chronic settings, as well as 12 years as a medical case manager for Worker's Compensation cases. She currently functions as the Director of Operations for Sacramento Pain Clinic's Compass Functional Restoration Center, with responsibilities for marketing the program, case management of enrolled patients, and as a liaison with insurance companies, referring physicians, case managers and attorneys.

Larry Lane, PTA, CMT

Larry is the lead Physical Therapist Assistant for Sacramento Pain Clinic. He is a graduate of the accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program from Sacramento City College in 2002 with an Associate of Science degree. His training includes courses in kinesiology, therapeutic exercises, modalities, functional activities and gait training. Larry obtained his certification as a Massage Therapist in 2005 from the Healing Arts Institute with specialties in deep tissue, sport massage and soft tissue release.

Brian Kost, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Education: M.A. School and Guidance Counseling,
Chapman University

Mr. Kost has had over 23 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation and disability management. He comes with a strong background in vocational assessment, career exploration, job development and placement services. He has provided disability management, ergonomic and vocational rehabilitation consultation to employers throughout the Northern California and Oregon Areas.

Office Manager, Judy Petersen, and Staff.