Name: Mind Matters Research LLC
Address: 7926 Port Orford Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99507-6023, USA
Telephone: (907) 868-7737

The original organization (Mind Matters Health Systems) was first conceived by Lyn Freeman in 1992. In the beginning, Mind Matters Health Systems (not yet an LCC organization nor a research center) offered evidence-based training and classes on mind-body interventions, complementary and alternative medicine and integrative health care. Early customers included the University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Hospital and individual chronic disease patients. While developing Mind Matters Health Systems and its associated organization, CompMed Alaska, Dr. Freeman authored the textbook "Mosby's Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach." The first edition, published in late 1999, was nominated for Health Sciences Book of the Year. Now in its third edition, this textbook is used in universities across the U.S. and in other countries. The more than 6, 000 clinical trials and studies surveyed in the textbook are the foundation on which the ERL program was built.In 2003, Dr. Freeman decided to extend the scope of Mind Matters Health Systems to make it eligible as a grant-funded research agency. She was awarded her first National Cancer Institute grant in 2004 and utilized those funds to create and test the mind-body precepts that later became the "Envision the Rhythms of Life" (ERL) Program. Her initial research was completed in early 2006 and outcomes of that study were submitted for publication. The publications are available elsewhere on this website.In 2006, Dr. Freeman pursued Phase II funding to finalize the ERL Program. However, her research pursuits were soon put on hold when her husband and research partner, Derek Welton, was diagnosed with advanced thyroid cancer. During Derek's treatment for cancer, Dr. Freeman applied for and received several small grant awards to support the future development of the ERL program. However, her attention was primarily focused on supporting her husband during his treatment and recovery efforts.As Derek's condition improved in late 2007, husband and wife again submitted an application for Phase II National Cancer Institute funding. In September, 2008 they received notice that their efforts had been successful and the ERL program was soon finalized. With Phase II funding, Mind Matters Research evolved into Mind Matters Research LLC. Dr. Freeman became CEO of the corporation, and Derek Welton its CFO/CTO. Currently, the ERL program's efficacy is being tested with breast cancer survivors in Alaska and Seattle (Grant # 2 R44CA117597-02A2).The ERL program was developed to provide ease of intervention delivery; to improve quality of life; to reduce barriers to access of care; and to alleviate the late-term and long-term effects of breast cancer treatment. The effects of breast cancer treatment include cognitive impairment ("chemobrain"), fatigue, sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression.Today, the ERL program consists of a suite of training and educational materials that can be delivered live or through videoconferencing. Program materials for end-users (breast cancer survivors) consist of:An interactive website that provides access to training materials and collects all practice sessions; PowerPoint, audio and video educational materials; Original and biologically accurate animations; Music and original art; Patient mind-map

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