Our Mission
All people of the world should have access to quality pain care.
At Modern Pain Care, our mission is to equip clinicians with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to confidently deliver effective, person-centered pain management. Through expert-led education, evidence-based strategies, and a thriving professional community, we empower healthcare providers to bridge the gap between modern pain science and real-world practice.
Philosophy
What we believe
Every piece of content we create passes through these principles.
Modern Pain Science
Reframing outdated biomedical models with clarity and compassion. Pain is a protective response, not a damage signal.
Human-Centered Practice
Empathy and psychological flexibility are not soft skills. They are core clinical competencies.
Clinician as Guide
The clinician is a guide, not a savior. Our role is to partner with patients to build capacity.
Evidence-Informed
We honor the evidence while honoring the person in front of us. Both matter.
No Artificial Boundaries
Physical and psychological are not separate domains. Pain does not respect professional silos.
Community First
Isolated clinicians burn out. Connected clinicians thrive. We build the network.
The Team
Who's behind Modern Pain Care
Mark Kargela
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT · Founder
Dr. Mark Kargela is a leading voice in pain care, dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge pain science and real-world clinical practice. As the founder of Modern Pain Care, he mentors and educates clinicians, helping them confidently treat persistent pain through evidence-based, patient-centered approaches.
Ben Whybrow
Clinician, Mentor & Community Manager
Ben graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2014. Since 2019 he has been working full time as a Pain Specialist Physiotherapist in the NHS in the UK. He is a Communication Skills Facilitator for Cambridge Medical School and runs the Clinical Communication podcast resource.
Bronnie Thompson
PhD, OT · Mentor and Content Expert
Dr. Lennox Thompson is an occupational therapist and psychologist with a deep passion for helping people with chronic health conditions live meaningful lives. With decades of experience in chronic pain management, she specializes in self-management approaches drawing from CBT, mindfulness, and ACT.
The Podcast
Evidence-informed conversations, every week.
The Modern Pain Care podcast features solo deep dives, guest interviews with leading researchers and clinicians, and practical Q&A sessions. Over 140 episodes and counting.
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