Utah Fibromyalgia Association is a free and non profit support group for people with fibromyalgia, their families, and friends. FA is affiliated with the National Fibromyalgia Association (www.fmaware.org), International Leaders Against Pain, International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and the Center for Understanding, Education, and Research of Fibromyalgia.  Located in Cache Valley, UFA (formerly Northern Utah Fibromyalgia Connection) was founded by Jan Chambers of Providence, Utah, who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in November of 2006. Jan was invited and trained by the Leaders Against Pain Training Scholarship Seminar (LAP) in August of 2007 in Washington, D.C., to lead a local support group.  In August of 2008, she attended the Fourth Annual LAP training and was appointed to the Leaders Against Pain Coalition Executive Committee. Her goals are: 1) to advocate for improved health care for fibromyalgia patients; 2) increase patient and public awareness about fibromyalgia through education; 3) to encourage and support other fibromyalgics in their pursuit of finding workable solutions to help ease their difficulties associated with this chronic condition; and 4) to support health care providers and researchers who are concerned about fibromyalgia patients. Current research has revealed much new information about fibromyalgia and chronic pain.  By working together as a support group and with health care providers and researchers, we can find methods to ease our pains and new ways to adapt our lifestyles to enjoy life again.

Utah Fibromyalgia Association, Inc. Janet Favero Chambers, President Executive Committee: Claudia Brilliant Tawna Fencil Laura Hansen Denise Wamsley Chantille Warby Christy White

Health Advisory Board: Medical Advisor: Corey B. Walker, M.D., Rheumatology, Budge Clinic, Logan, UT Health Care Advisors: Cory P. Kingston, D.C, Northern Utah Spinal Rehabilitation Center, Logan, UT Thorana Nelson, Ph.D., Utah State University Family Therapy Center Yvonne Russell, R.N., Lymphedema Certified Therapist, Logan, UT Steven Salisbury, M.D., Internal Medicine, Logan, UT Deon VanDyke, CranioSacral Certified Therapist, Logan, UT Legal Advisor: Joseph M. Chambers, J.D., L.L.M., Logan, UT

Community Advisory Board: Stephanie Thomas, University of Utah Medical Student

	Professional Memberships: National Fibromyalgia Association (www.fmaware.org) Fibromyalgia Network (www.fmnetnews.com) CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) (www.cfids.org) IACFS (International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) (www.iacfsme.org) National Sleep Foundation (www.sleepfoundation.org) Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) International Association for Chronic Pain (www.iasp-pain.org) Certified Instructor for Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Stanford Patient Education Research Center through State of Utah Health Dept.)

The information in this website is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Please always consult with your physician on matters concerning your medical care and treatment.