Referrals and Walk-Ins
Patients are referred to us for a variety of reasons and with a variety of insurances. Some patients do not need a referral and can simply schedule an appointment depending on their insurance's policy.
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Some insurance companies cover only a single consultation visit. In that instance Pain GPS Clinic provides the referring provider (and your primary care physician) with a copy of the detailed consultation report, which includes a list of recommendations for your care.
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Some insurance companies cover a limited number of visits. Sometimes your provider requests a consultation to help you get your pain under better control with only a few visit. Pain GPS Clinic will work with you to develop a robust pain management program. When you return to your primary provider you can discuss your new pain management program and implement the suggestions and recommendations made.
We Accept Insurance
Contact your insurance carrier in advance and verify coverage, and ensure we are participating as "in-networks" providers. We are in the process of credentialing. We offer a convieneint cash-pay option.
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Accepted Insurances Do not accept
Medicare HealthNet
AARP Medicaid
Cigna VA/Tricare/Triwest/Champs
First Choice Workmen's Comp
Kaiser
Moda
Pacific Source
Providence
Regence
Aetna
Optum
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Referrals and Walk-Ins
Patients are referred to us for a variety of reasons and with a variety of insurances. Some patients do not need a referral and can simply schedule an appointment depending on their insurance's policy.
​
Some insurance companies cover only a single consultation visit. In that instance Pain GPS Clinic provides the referring provider (and your primary care physician) with a copy of the detailed consultation report, which includes a list of recommendations for your care.
​
Some insurance companies cover a limited number of visits. Sometimes your provider requests a consultation to help you get your pain under better control with only a few visit. Pain GPS Clinic will work with you to develop a robust pain management program. When you return to your primary provider you can discuss your new pain management program and implement the suggestions and recommendations made.
We Accept Insurance
Contact your insurance carrier in advance and verify coverage, and ensure we are participating as "in-networks" providers. We are in the process of credentialing. We offer a convieneint cash-pay option.
​
Accepted Insurances Do not accept
Medicare HealthNet
AARP Medicaid
Cigna VA/Tricare/Triwest/Champs
First Choice Workmen's Comp
Kaiser
Moda
Pacific Source
Providence
Regence
Aetna
Optum
​
Referrals and Walk-Ins
Patients are referred to us for a variety of reasons and with a variety of insurances. Some patients do not need a referral and can simply schedule an appointment depending on their insurance's policy.
​
Some insurance companies cover only a single consultation visit. In that instance Pain GPS Clinic provides the referring provider (and your primary care physician) with a copy of the detailed consultation report, which includes a list of recommendations for your care.
​
Some insurance companies cover a limited number of visits. Sometimes your provider requests a consultation to help you get your pain under better control with only a few visit. Pain GPS Clinic will work with you to develop a robust pain management program. When you return to your primary provider you can discuss your new pain management program and implement the suggestions and recommendations made.
We Accept Insurance
Contact your insurance carrier in advance and verify coverage, and ensure we are participating as "in-networks" providers. We are in the process of credentialing. We offer a convieneint cash-pay option.
​
Accepted Insurances Do not accept
Medicare HealthNet
AARP Medicaid
Cigna VA/Tricare/Triwest/Champs
First Choice Workmen's Comp
Kaiser
Moda
Pacific Source
Providence
Regence
Aetna
Optum
​
Referrals and Walk-Ins
Patients are referred to us for a variety of reasons and with a variety of insurances. Some patients do not need a referral and can simply schedule an appointment depending on their insurance's policy.
​
Some insurance companies cover only a single consultation visit. In that instance Pain GPS Clinic provides the referring provider (and your primary care physician) with a copy of the detailed consultation report, which includes a list of recommendations for your care.
​
Some insurance companies cover a limited number of visits. Sometimes your provider requests a consultation to help you get your pain under better control with only a few visit. Pain GPS Clinic will work with you to develop a robust pain management program. When you return to your primary provider you can discuss your new pain management program and implement the suggestions and recommendations made.
We Accept Insurance
Contact your insurance carrier in advance and verify coverage, and ensure we are participating as "in-networks" providers. We are in the process of credentialing. We offer a convieneint cash-pay option.
​
Accepted Insurances Do not accept
Medicare HealthNet
AARP Medicaid
Cigna VA/Tricare/Triwest/Champs
First Choice Workmen's Comp
Kaiser
Moda
Pacific Source
Providence
Regence
Aetna
Optum
​
Referrals and Walk-Ins
Patients are referred to us for a variety of reasons and with a variety of insurances. Some patients do not need a referral and can simply schedule an appointment depending on their insurance's policy.
​
Some insurance companies cover only a single consultation visit. In that instance Pain GPS Clinic provides the referring provider (and your primary care physician) with a copy of the detailed consultation report, which includes a list of recommendations for your care.
​
Some insurance companies cover a limited number of visits. Sometimes your provider requests a consultation to help you get your pain under better control with only a few visit. Pain GPS Clinic will work with you to develop a robust pain management program. When you return to your primary provider you can discuss your new pain management program and implement the suggestions and recommendations made.
We Accept Insurance
Contact your insurance carrier in advance and verify coverage, and ensure we are participating as "in-networks" providers. We are in the process of credentialing. We offer a convieneint cash-pay option.
​
Accepted Insurances Do not accept
Medicare HealthNet
AARP Medicaid
Cigna VA/Tricare/Triwest/Champs
First Choice Workmen's Comp
Kaiser
Moda
Pacific Source
Providence
Regence
Aetna
Optum
​
Pain GPS Clinic emphasizes comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary perspective. We offer complete evaluation, treatment recommendations, coordination of care, and alternative approaches when usual options fail.
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Common Pain Conditions
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Musculoskeletal Pain
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Joint Pain
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Face Pain
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Neck/Cervical Pain
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Back Pain
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Fibromyalgia
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Osteoarthritis
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Neuropathic Pain
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And less common conditions such as CRPS and Erythromelalgia
Common Procedures and Treatments
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Medication Management
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Trigger Point Injections
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Joint Steroid Injection(s)
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Intramuscular Medication Injections
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Nerve Blocks
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Lidocaine Infusions
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Ketamine Infusions
We use a variety of other therapies and coordinate care for these
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Physical Therapy
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Chiropractor
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Acupuncture
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Massage (lymphatic, deep tissue, myofascial)
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Battle Field Acupuncture
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Hydrotherapy
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Interventional Pain Management
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Neurofeedback
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TransMagnetic Stimulation Therapy
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Behavioral Health (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR)
Pain GPS Clinic emphasizes comprehensive care with a multidisciplinary perspective. We offer complete evaluation, treatment recommendations, coordination of care, and alternative approaches when usual options fail.
​
Common Pain Conditions
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-
Musculoskeletal Pain
-
Joint Pain
-
Face Pain
-
Neck/Cervical Pain
-
Back Pain
-
Fibromyalgia
-
Osteoarthritis
-
Neuropathic Pain
-
And less common conditions such as CRPS and Erythromelalgia
Common Procedures and Treatments
​
-
Medication Management
-
Trigger Point Injections
-
Joint Steroid Injection(s)
-
Intramuscular Medication Injections
-
Nerve Blocks
-
Lidocaine Infusions
-
Ketamine Infusions
We use a variety of other therapies and coordinate care for these
​
-
Physical Therapy
-
Chiropractor
-
Acupuncture
-
Massage (lymphatic, deep tissue, myofascial)
-
Battle Field Acupuncture
-
Hydrotherapy
-
Interventional Pain Management
-
Neurofeedback
-
TransMagnetic Stimulation Therapy
-
Behavioral Health (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR)
Recommended Reading List
The Pain Chronicles by Melanie Thernstrom
The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, MD
Transforming the Brain in Pain by Michael H. Miskowitz, MD and Marla D Golden, DO
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD
Trauma and Recover by Judith Herman, MD
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, MD
About the Provider
Vanessa Johnston, MSN, FNP-C, BC-RN
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United States Air Force, served 9 years Active Duty, Honorable Discharge
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12 years of pharmacy experience inpatient, outpatient, compounding, IV, TPN, and other specialty
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Bachelors of Science in Nursing 2009 Summa Cum Laude, RN-BSN
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RN experience in Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Geriatrics, Intensive Care Level 1 Trauma (neuro, surgical, medicine)
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Chief Medical Officer for White Bird Clinic, secured 1.2 million dollar grant for city of Eugene 2017
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Family Nurse Practitioner 2018
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Board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in Family Medicine 2018 to present
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Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Oregon as of 2018
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Began NP experience in chronic pain care at Pain Management Partners 2019 - May 15, 2020
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Board Certified in Pain Management as a nurse by the American Nurses Credentialing Center 2020
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Moved to independent practice at Pain GPS Clinic LLC from May 2020 to present
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Continuing education thru annual attendance of the national conference for pain specialty PainWeek since 2022
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Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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