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Interview Notes

• Risa Ravitz, MD
• Modern Migraine MD
• Article: Pain and the Brain: What Is the Gate Control Theory?
• YouTube: The Ravitz Way
• Podcast: The Ravitz Way
• Instagram: @migrainedoctor

Treatments Mentioned

• Acupressure
• Acupuncture
• Antidepressants
• Antihypertensives
• Anti-seizure medications (ASMs)
• Beta-blockers
• Caffeine
• Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
• Cannabis
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• CEFALY
• Diet
• Diphenhydramine (Bendadryl)
• DHE (dihydroergotamine)
• Epidural
• Exercise
• Functional medicine
• Gabapentin
• Ibuprofen (Advil)
• Ice
• Ketamine
• Naproxen (Aleve)
• Nerve blocks
• OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
• Psilocybin
• Propranolol
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
• Sleep
• Supplements
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
• Triptans

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Interview Notes

• Zhiqi Liang, PhD
• ORCID: Zhiqi Liang
• X: @ZkyZhiqi

Treatments Mentioned

• Chiropractic care
• Diet
• Ergonomics
• Exercise
• Hydration
• Occipital nerve blocks
• Physical therapy/physiotherapy
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Sleep
• Stress reduction/relaxation
• TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
• Trigger point injection

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Interview Notes

• Pediatric Headache Research Lab (PeHRL)
• Dr. Serena Orr MD, MSc, FRCPC
• Bluesky: @serenaorr.bsky.social
• Article: “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study”
• Study Review: “Migraine and trauma-informed care: A review of the literature and recommendations for clinical practice and research”
• Study: “Adverse childhood experiences and primary headache disorders”
• Study: “Early life stress in adolescent migraine and the mediational influence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in a Canadian cohort”
• Study: “Adverse childhood experiences and onset of migraine in Canadian adolescents: A cohort study”
• Study review:  “Annual research review: Early adversity, the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical axis, and child psychopathology”
• Study: “Adverse childhood experiences, DNA methylation age acceleration, and cortisol in UK children: A prospective population-based cohort study”
• Article: “Migraine and Trauma-Informed Care: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Clinical Practice and Research”

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Interview Notes

• Shivang Joshi, MD, MPH, RPh
• LinkedIn: Shivang Joshi, MD, MPH, RPh
• AccuWeather
• Study: “Treatment with fremanezumab attenuates the association between weather and headache in participants with episodic migraine: A post-hoc analysis of the HALO-EM study”
• Association of Migraine Disorders
• Great Lakes Regional Headache Society
• Headache Cooperative of the Northeast
• American Headache Society
• American Migraine Foundation

Treatments Mentioned

• Acetazolamide
• Antihistamines
• Atogepant (Aquipta, Qulipta)
• Blue light-blocking glasses
• Carbon monoxide sensor
• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• Compression stockings
• Dehumidifier
• Diuretics
• Electrolytes
• Fexofenadine (Allegra)
• Frovatriptan
• GLP-1 agonists
• Humidifier
• Hydration
• Ibuprofen
• Local honey
• Loratadine (Claritin)
• Nabumetone
• Naproxen (Aleve)
• Naratriptan
• Nasal steroid sprays
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Phenylephrine
• Pseudoephedrine
• Rizatriptan
• Screen protectors
• Sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block
• Spironolactone
• Sumatriptan
• Topiramate (Topamax)
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Triptans

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Interview Notes

• The Steady Coach
• Dr. Yonit Arthur AuD, AIB-VRII
• Instagram: Dr. Yo, Audiologist (@therealsteadycoach) 
• Facebook: The Steady Coach (@thesteadycoach)
• LinkedIn: Yonit (Shames) Arthur
• YouTube: The Steady Coach
• Study: “Interactions between stress and vestibular compensation: A review”
• Study: “Psychological traumatization and adverse life events in patients with organic and functional vestibular symptoms”
• Study: “The painful legacy of childhood violence: Migraine headaches among adult survivors of adverse childhood experiences”
• Study: “A cognitive-behavioral model of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness”
• Study: “Vestibular migraine and persistent postural perceptual dizziness: Handicap, emotional comorbidities, quality of life and personality traits”
• Study: “Applying a biopsychosocial model to migraine: Rationale and clinical implications”
• Study: “Predictors of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness and similar chronic dizziness precipitated by peripheral vestibular disorders: A systematic review”
• Study: “Treatment of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) and related disorders”
• Study: “Impact and experiences of vestibular disorders and psychological distress: Qualitative findings from patients, family members and healthcare professionals”
• Study: “Introduction to the assessment and management of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness”
• Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS)
• Stress Illness Recovery Practitioners’ Association (SIRPA)

Treatments Mentioned

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Behavioral/lifestyle factors (e.g., sleep, exercise, nutrition, social engagement)
• Biopsychosocial approach
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Medication
• Somatic tracking
• Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT)

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Interview Notes

• Amaal J. Starling, MD
• American Headache Society
• Mayo Clinic Pain Rehabilitation Center (PRC) 
• Study: “Electrophysiological finding in migraine may reflect abnormal synaptic plasticity mechanisms: A narrative review”
• Study: “Lack of habituation in migraine patients based on high-density EEG analysis using the steady state of visual evoked potential”
• Article: “Migraine Changes the Brain — Neuroimaging Makes its Mark”
• Article: “Pathophysiology of Migraine: A Disorder of Sensory Processing”

Treatments Mentioned

• Aquatic exercise
• Biofeedback
• Box breathing
• CGRP inhibitors
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Exposure therapy
• Mindfulness
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)
• Recumbent exercise
• SEEDS (sleep, exercise, eating, diet, & stress management)
• Systemic desensitization

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Interview Notes

• MiDolordeCabeza (My Headache)
• Migraine Adaptive Brain Center

Treatments Mentioned

• Ibuprofen
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• SEEDS (sleep, eating, exercise, diary, stress)
• Vaccines (e.g., flu, COVID-19, polio, measles)

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Interview Notes

• BreakAwake with Nicole Sachs
• Omega | Nicole Sachs
• Podcast: The Cure for Chronic Pain
• Book: Mind Your Body
• Book: The Meaning of Truth: Embrace The Truth. Create Your Life
• Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
• Instagram: @nicolesachslcsw
• YouTube: Nicole Sachs
• The Sarno x Sachs Solution

Treatments Mentioned

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Therapy

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Interview Notes

• Emily Cordes
• Instagram: @movementwithmigraine
• Emily Cordes Coaching
• Article: “The Migraine Traffic Light System: A Simple Way to Track Headache Severity”
• Article: “How Is Migraine Diagnosed? Your Comprehensive Guide From a Migraine Expert”

Treatments Mentioned

• Chair yoga
• Exercise
• Pain reprocessing therapy (PRT)
• Pilates
• Tai chi
• Walking
• Yoga

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Interview Notes

• Yellow Rose Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology, PLLC
• Study: “Anti-migraine action of triptans is preceded by transient aggravation of headache caused by activation of meningeal nociceptors”
• Study: “Defeating migraine pain with triptans: A race against the development of cutaneous allodynia”
• Study: “Analgesic triptan action in an animal model of intracranial pain: a race against the development of central sensitization”
• The American Headache Society Consensus Statement: Update on integrating new migraine treatments into clinical practice
• Migraine Disability Assessment Test
• 2019 Migraine World Summit: Diagnosing Pressure Headaches vs. CSF Leaks

Treatments Mentioned

• Acetaminophen/Paracetamol
• Butalbital
• CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Ergotamine derivatives
• GLP-1 agonists
• Headache diary
• Neuromodulation devices
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
• Opioids
• Sleep specialist (somnologist)
• Triptans

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Interview Notes

• Robert Bonakdar, MD
• Instagram: DrB_Well_
• Migra Well
• Study: “Oral and gut dysbiosis in migraine: Oral microbial signatures as biomarkers in migraine”
• Study: “The gut microbiome modulates nitroglycerin-induced migraine-related hyperalgesia in mice”
• Study: “Alteration of faecal microbiota balance related to long-term deep meditation”
• Study: “The association between dietary fiber intake and severe headaches or migraine in U.S. adults”
• Study: “Fruit and vegetable intake and odds of pediatric migraine”
• Study: “Adults meeting fruit and vegetable intake recommendations — United States, 2019”
• Clinical trial: “Effects of a multispecies probiotic on migraine headaches”

Treatments Mentioned

• Biofeedback
• CGRP monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
• CGRP small-molecule receptor antagonists (gepants)
• Deep breathing
• Diet
• Exercise
• Fiber
• gammaCore
• Ginger
• Humming/singing
• Magnesium
• Metformin
• Metoclopramide (Reglan)
• Neuromodulation devices
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Oral health
• Probiotics
• Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
• Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
• Sleep
• Stress management
• Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
• Vagal nerve stimulation
• Vitamin B12

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Disclaimer: The Migraine World Summit aims to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, free from bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan. Captions are auto-generated and may contain errors.

Beyond the Summit: The Official Recap & Live Q&A

Webinar recorded: April 3, 4:00 PM ET (New York)

Go beyond the Summit with this official live webinar! We revisit the most powerful insights, standout moments, and key takeaways from this year’s expert interviews—whether you missed them or just want a deeper dive. Plus, event hosts Carl & Elizabeth will answer your questions live!

Here’s what you’ll gain:

• ✅ The biggest breakthroughs from 2025 expert interviews—perfect for catching up or refreshing your memory
• ✅ Practical strategies & expert-approved tips you can start using right away
• ✅ Additional tools & resources to support your migraine management
• ✅ Live Q&A with Carl & Elizabeth—ask your burning questions directly!
• ✅ Connect with fellow attendees in the live chat and share your experiences

Why Watch

This recorded session is your chance to solidify what you’ve learned, revisit game-changing insights, and get real-time answers. It’s also a great overview of the event if you missed out.

Quick Tip

Use the video chapters to jump to the sections you’re most interested in.

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