Elite Sports Performance & Non-Invasive Pain Management
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Raymond J. Petras, B.E., M.A., Ph.D.
Professional Experience
Performance Enhancement (business, sports-Olympic, professional, elite, amateur); assessments, accountability studies for cancer, chronic, acute pain in children, adults, athletes and non-athletes; stress management; assistant professor; engineering-R&D.Practice Experience
12/01-Present Arizona Pain Institute (Phoenix, AZ) - Michael Loes, M.D. - Medical Director.
10/04-4/06 Palmer Center For Natural Healing (Scottsdale, AZ)-Dr. Alan Palmer, D.C.- Dir.
1/95-9/04 Eagle Medical Family Practice (Mpls, MN) - Milton Seifert, M.D. - Medical Dir.
2/00-7/00 Oasis Medical Associates (Scottsdale, AZ) - Marilyn Wells, D.O. - Med. Dir.
3/01-12/01 Dustman Chiropractic (Austintown, OH).
5/98-12/00 Family Practice/Injury Management Practice (Mpls, MN; Storm Lake, IA) - Paula Strait D.O.
Contract Experience
2/04 Mickey Goulet, Head Coach, Italian Olympic Coach 2006 .
1/02-6/02 Gladys T. McGarey Medical Foundation - Marketing Director. Scottsdale, AZ.
1/95-3/01 Pathways - A Health Crisis Rescue Center, Minneapolis, MN. Group and one-on-one.
4/98-3/01 City of St. Paul, MN - Risk Management/Worker's Compensation Division.
1/75-1/95 Private Consultant (Minneapolis, MN). Injury Mgt, Cancer Pain, Performance.
12/92-4/95 Pain Clinic (Canada). Head, Neck and Other Injuries; Paul Greenacre, DDS -Dir.
12/92-4/93 Movement Analysis & Treatment Ctr (Canada). Lucie Blench - M.C.P.A., Dir.(PMP).
9/92-4/93 University of Ottawa Sports Medicine Centre (Canada). Gary Greenberg, M.D.- Dir.
Consulting Experience
2/00-6/00 Phoenix Suns - NBA.
1/89-Present U.S. Intercollegiate, High School, Junior Athletes.
8/89- 2001 U. St. Thomas, MN; Lambuth U., TN; U of MN (football, track, x-ctry, soccer, etc).
9/90-Present U.S. Professional/Olympic Athletes.
1991-Present U.S. Track and Field National Team Athletes.
1992 U.S. Olympic Shot-put, Barcelona.
9/92-Present Canada, Sweden - Major Jr Hockey, Elite, University Athletes.
1/93-5/93 State Farm Insurance, Ottawa, Canada - Pain Management Provider.
2/96-1/00 U.S. Speed Skating - Midwest Regional Speed Skating Team.
2/96-Present U.S. Speed Skating - Sport Psychology & Injury Mgt Resource.
1/90-2000 Sister Kenny Pain Rehabilitation Institute - Minneapolis, MN.
8/90 U.S. Olympic Festival, St. Paul, MN.
9/90-12/90 U.S. National & Junior Elite Archery Teams.
1/97-12/98 U.S. Alpine National Team/Olympic Skier.
Team Doctor
2/96, 11/97 World Cup-Speed Skating - 500m and 1000m races. Roseville, MN.
2/00 World Championships, Milwaukee, WI.
7/99-00; 7/02-04 Schwan's USA Cup Soccer, Blaine, MN.
5/10-12/01 Mid-Continent Conference Track & Field Championships - Youngstown, OH.
Special Appointments
1/98 NFL - 1st Pre-Super Bowl Scientific Congress Presenter.
1/99-Present USA Track & Field - Sport Psychology Resource Guide for USATF Elite Athlete.
1/99-Present USA Speed Skating - Listed as Sport Psychology & Injury Management Resource.
10/20-1/2001 Prep Golf (Official) - Fourth Conference Cup, Country Side GC, Yo., OH.
Chair
1/96-1/97 Infinite Health-Health Care Council (C.A.M.), Edina, MN.
1/97-1/00 USA Track and Field/Minnesota-Sports Medicine & Science Developmental Committee.
Teaching Experience
1/97-2/00 Adjunct Faculty-University of St. Thomas, MN. Center for Health and Medical Affairs.
8/97-1/98 Seminar Instructor-Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN.
1/93-1/95 Associate Professor-St. Mary's University Graduate School, Minneapolis, MN
2/75-2/86 Instructor - Adult Education-Community Education, Twin Cities, MN; WI; Open U.
Other Work Experience
2/86-2/87 Psychotherapist - Southlake Hypnosis - reduce weight and smoking cessation.
2/85-7/85 Manager - Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce, Roseville, MN.
6/86-10/86 Engineering Consultant - Data Card, Eden Prairie, MN. Consulted on smart cards.
12/73-2/86 CEO/President of Corporate Volunteer Employee Program (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing [3M]) - Duties included analyzing the needs of the organization, develop strategies to obtain monies to operate, plan/conduct board and representative meeting and interact with corporate officials to insure conformance with corporate policy and plans. Budgetary issues also included developing an asset allocation (assets: $1 million plus) procedure for fifty plus member clubs, 18,000 plus employees, 450 representatives, golf course operation and new capital expenditures (e.g., new tennis courts).
1/83-1/85 Technical Service Engineer (3M) - Supervised technicians, conducted new product and process development, equipment testing, field evaluation, customer and support training for the color proofing and printing industries (prepress proofing).
1/74-1/76 Chairman - Safety (3M) - Chair corporate safety board whose mission was to develop and institute safety programs to instill an awareness of laboratory and home safety. I directed monthly board meetings to plan meetings and monthly employee (450+) safety programs. Received Divisional and Corporate Awards for Excellent and Unique programs.
12/73-1/83 R&D Engineer (3M) - Supervise technicians, interface with quality control personnel, pilot plant and production plant operators and management, sales, marketing and customers to quantify developmental product parameters and to develop the final product. Received U.S. Patent (#4,061,826) on a flame retardant electrical tape. Developed many other products in the areas of flexible magnets, thin films, psa paper and film, electrical and flame retardant tapes, regular and removable adhesives and pvc resins.
7/72-11/73 Process Engineer (E.I. DuPont, Richmond, VA). Supervise nylon production line, including shutdown and refitting, work with laboratory, engineering, manufacturing management and other line personnel to make nylon 6,6 cord for tires. Introduced an inline viscometer that contributed to a $300,000 per year savings.
Publications (Contributing Author)
Ongoing AZ Worker's Compensation Journal
CWCE- California Work Place Magazine - Worker's Compensation
Health & Image: A Magazine Guide to Physical and Mental Wellness
Minnesota Track & Running
Athletic Directory: The Coaches Choice, Apple Valley, CA
Images-MSCH, MN.
Health Points, AZ
The Edge, Woodbury, MN.
Research
4/98-7/98 City of St. Paul, MN - Risk Management Division - Talking Away Pain? (also known as PNPR? ) - A study to determine if a noninvasive pain reduction method is able to reduce or eliminate pain and/or improve daily function with Worker's Compensation and other related injuries or illnesses. July, 1998.
9/92-4/93 University of Ottawa, Canada - PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR? ) - A technique for reducing pain and improving the range of motion in athletes and non-athletes after injury. A non-published dissertation submitted to The Union Institute. January, 1994.
Media Expert
7/3/06 Arizona Republic - Mental Blackout: The Heat Index. Doug Haller.
6/26/06 Arizona Republic - Power of selfishness. Sonja Haller.
6/11/06 Arizona Republic - Just 'mind' your own business. Claire Bush.
1/18/06 Arizona Republic - Experts' tips to help you maximize fitness time. Sonja Haller.
12/19/05 Arizona Republic - When the doc is ... on the phone. Living Section. Sonja Haller.
1/18/05 Arizona Republic - Pain-free Advice: Osteoarthritis, Living Section. Mary Beth Faller.
11/27/04 Arizona Republic - Get Back on Track. Scott Craven & Quynh Tran.
3/00-1/01 Internet - Pain & Injury Mgt, Sports Psychology - Expert Central.com & All Experts.com
Television
(2003) Cable TV Channel 10, Glendale, AZ. Larry Martel. Instantaneous Healing. May 9-19.
(2000) TV Channel 10, AZ, News Maker Sunday. John Hook. Talking Away Pain? . April 30.
(1995) TV Channel 5, MN, Focus 5. Pain Relief Using The Mind. September 26.
(1992) TV Channel 5, MN Health Capsule: Health Expert of the Day (Acute Pain Management with an Athlete), Monday, February 24.
(1987) TV Channel 5, MN Good Company: Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Smoking Cessation and Stress Relief. June.
Radio
(2006) KTAR-620AM, Pat McMahon Show, June 28, Phoenix, AZ. Also on internet.
(2003) WCCO Pat Miles, Sept. 25.
(1999) KFAN Golf Perform. and Injury Mgt w/Craig Waryan PGA Master Professional, May 26. MN
(1987) WTCN Steve Autey-Hypnosis, Aug. 20. MN
(1984) WWTC Don Thompson-Hypnosis, April 1. MN
KJJO Ray Scott - "Sports Talk," Pain Management with Athletes - Two interviews. MN
KUOM David Olson-Hypnosis. MN
KMFY Mark Johnson-Hypnosis. MN
KSTP Lee Volsvick-Hypnosis. MN
Newspaper Articles
(2006) Mental Blackout:The Heat Index. Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ. July 3. Doug Haller.
(2006) Power of selfishness. Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ. June 26. Sonja Haller.
(2006) Just 'mind' your own business. Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ. June 11. Claire Bush.
(2006) Experts' tips to help you maximize fitness time. Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ. Jan. 18.
(2005) When to doctor is ... on the phone. Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ. Dec. 19.
(2005) Pain-free Advice: Osteoarthritis. Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ. Jan. 18.
(2004) Get Back on Track. Arizona Republic. Phoenix, AZ. Nov. 27.
(2003) Petras Speaks, Injuries Listen. The Vindicator, Yo., OH. Sports of the Day. Friday, Dec. 18.
(2003) Mind Over Matter. Hockey Business News - Toronto, Canada. Vol. 9, No. 5, June.
(2002) Therapist's Job is Talking People Out of Their Pain. The Glendale Star. Glendale, AZ. Jan. 24.
(2001) Physical Pain, Mental Therapy: Alternative Care. Four-part series: The Vindicator.
Youngstown, OH. 1. Dr. Ray Petras uses mental approach to Treat Patients; 2. Coach: Petras ahead of his time; 3. Trainer: Petras' work can be useful; 4. Taking full advantage of the mind. Apr. 30-May 3.
(2001) Coffee Talk with V. Dr. Petras and Talking Away Painä . The Journal. Youngstown, OH. Vol. 74, No. 15. April 12, 2001.
(2000) Living Pain Free. Paradise Valley Independent, Scottsdale, AZ. June 7.
(2000) Work's with Phoenix Suns. Youngstown Vindicator, OH. Sports Medicine. May 14.
(1999) Patients Learn to Control Their Pain Through TAPª Technique. Tyra Novic Wahman. Focus News, Fridley, MN. June 3.
(1996) A Pep Talk for The Pain. St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN. Leslie Brooks Suzukamo. Thurs., Aug. 1.
(1996) Pain Relief: A 'Miracle' to Some. Excelsior-Shorewood Sun-Sailor, MN. June 12.
(1995) Dr. Petras' healing methods are painless. Youngstown Vindicator, OH. Sports Medicine. Dec. 26.
(1995) No pain, no ... pain? Lake People, Southwest Journal, MN. February.
(1993) Petras is doing pain research at U. of Ottawa. Youngstown Vindicator, OH. Sports Psychology. January 3.
(1993) Putting Pain in Perspective. Canadian Pharmaceutical Journal. March.
(1991) Views on the News in Sports, A Letter From The Editor by Joseph Oberle, Minnesota Sports, June Hypnosis May Be Strange, But Some Athletes Try It, by Jarred Opatz, Sports Editor, The Aquin, Publ. by the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, May 3, 1991, Issue No. 13.
(1991) Athlete Heal Thyself: Sports Consultant Shows The Way, by Sara Bledsoe, appeared in the Highland Villager Newspaper, St. Paul, MN, April 13, 1991.
(1990) Athlete Heal Thy Self, by John Bassetti, Article appeared in the Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH, Front Page Sport Section, March 3, 1990.
(1985) He believes in people helping themselves. District 1 News, MN. January.
Certifications
2/25/06 Zhou's Hypoxicology Therapy - Sleep disorder, sleep apnea, hypoxia treatment.
10/25/91 Present Pain Management-American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM) - Diplomate - Credential # 3221.
9/9/01 American Medical Association (AMA)-Trained as a Trainer for the Project to Educate Physicians on End-of-Life Care Curriculum.
License
4/12/02 Arizona Department of Racing. Occupational. Injury Management/Performance Enhancement for Jockeys, Trainers and Horses. License #0200745.
10/02 Arizona Intercollegiate Athletics- Basketball Referee. License #3514.
Professional Affiliations
1992-2007 American Academy of Pain Management - #3221, Diplomate.
1998-2003 Minnesota Metro Critical Incidence Team Resource.
1987-2002 Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis (MSCH).
1989-90 Minnesota Medical Alley.
1989-99 Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA).
1998-99 American Psychological Association (APA).
1996-99 American Association of Applied Sports Psychology (AAASP).
1991-93 International Society of Sports Psychology (ISSP).
1979-92 Association for the Advancement of Ethical Hypnosis (AAEH).
1992-96 Wellness Center of Minnesota.
1989-92 Archaeus Project (Health Project-Earl Bakken).
1989-92 Continuum Center (Health Organization).
Education
Ph.D. -The Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH, 1/94; Major: The Psychology of Sports and Pain Management; Major work - PsychoNeuro Pain Response: A Technique for Reducing Pain and Improving Range of Motion in Athletes and Non-Athletes after Injury.
M. A. - St. Mary's University, Minneapolis, MN 6/91; Major: Counseling Psychology, Pain Management, Sport Psychology. Human Development Program; Major work-A Nonpharmacological Approach to Pain Relief in Football Players.
Undergraduate - University of Minnesota, Psychology, 1980.
BE Chemical Engineering - Cum Laude, Youngstown State University, 1972.
University of Minnesota Medical School -Training for Hypnosis, 6/87, 6/88, 6/89, 6/90, 6/91.
Continuing Education ongoing.
Southlake Hypnosis - Training in Hypnosis, 7/86.
Association for the Advancement of Ethical Hypnosis (AAEH) - Training for hypnosis, 1979.
The Hypnosis Center - Training for Hypnosis, 1975.
Zhou's Hypoxicology Therapy - Sleep disorder, sleep apnea, hypoxia treatment, 2/25/06.
Miscellaneous
Microcomputers
Information handling systems
Problem analysis and decision making
Effective listening
Interpersonal communications
Selling skills
Practical persuasion
Industrial application of psychological principles
Economic theory and statistical analysis
Microencapsulation
Polymer chemistry
Chemical and applications of silicones
Safety engineering and fire control training.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Excel
PageMaker,
PhotoShop
ClarisWorks
Appleworks.
Publications
Petras, R.J. (2003) Techniques You Can Use to Eliminate Pain. The Edge, Woodbury, MN, Upper Midwest Edition, October.
Petras, R.J. (2003) Research: Mental Techniques Reduce Pain and Costs. The Edge, Woodbury, MN, Upper Midwest Edition, September.
Petras, R.J. (2003) The Power of the Word in Health Care. International Rescuer Newsletter. The Official Voice of the International Rescue & Emergency Care Association. Special Conference Edition, August.
Petras, R.J. (2003) Verbal Techniques Eliminate Pain Permanently - A Medical Model. The Edge, Woodbury, MN, Upper Midwest Edition, August.
Petras, R.J. (2003) CAM's - Complimentary & Althernative Methods. Fant City Life - featuring Health & Fitness. Summer.
Petras, R.J. (2003) Psychology and Sports. The KidsFirstInSports website. March.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Health Points: A Quarterly Rescue for Fibromyalgia, CFIDS, Arthritis & Chronic Pain. Book Review-The Healing Response. Vol. 7, Issue 2, April.
Petras, R.J. (2001) California Worker's Compensation Endeavor Magazine. When Drugs, Surgery and Rehab Fail: Relieving Pain, Reducing Costs and Returning Employees to Work. Vol. 18 No. 1, January.
Petras, R.J. (2000) Examiner-The Official Publication of the Arizona Worker's Compensation Claims Association. Non-Invasisve Injury Management Technique Reduces Costs, Relieves Pain, Returns Employees To Work Faster. Vol. 11 No. 1, Fall 2000.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Images-MSCH Newsletter. Stage Hypnosis, Why Not? Workshop by Ralph McKinney, Ph.D., L.P. Reviewed by Raymond J. Petras. Vol. X, No. 3, Spring.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Images-MSCH Newsletter. Body Scan Technique While the Client is in Trance. Workshop by Lynn Powers, Ph.D., L.P. Reviewed by Raymond J. Petras. Vol. X, No. 3, Spring 1998.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Health & Image, The Mind-Body Connection: Visualization For Improved Performance, October.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Minnesota Running & Track, Plantar Fasciitis, USA Track & Field/MN, Vol. 9, No. 2, June-July.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Images-MSCH Newsletter. Mental Training and Pain Management in Sweden. Vol. VIII, No. 2, Winter 1996.
Petras, R.J. (1994) PsychoNeuro Pain Responseä (PNPRä ): A Technique for Reducing Pain and Improving Range of Motion in Athletes and Non-Athletes after Injury. Doctoral Dissertation. Copyright 1994.
Petras, R.J. (1991) Soviet Philosophy of Competition Linked to Mental Training, Athletic Directory, Vol. 11 No. 2, Fall 1991.
Petras, R.J. (1991) A Nonpharmacological Approach to Pain Relief in Football Players, Unpublished Position Paper, Saint Mary's College, Graduate Campus, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Petras, R.J. (1991) A Psychological Approach for Accelerated Pain Reduction in Athletes, Sports Performance Institute, 3rd Annual Sports Performance Conference, Spring.
Petras, R.J. (1991) Performance, Pain, and Fear, Athletic Directory, Vol. 11 No. 2, Spring.
Petras, R.J. (1989) Case Study: Pain Reduction for College Football Kicker. Artifex: Journal of Cyberbiology, V8, No. 2/3, Summer/Fall, p. 58.
Presentations
Petras, R.J. (2005) Business Network International - Alternative Medicine, Scottsdale, AZ. March 31.
Petras, R.J. (2005) Scottsdale Community College Alternative Medicine Class - Mind, Emotion and Spirit in Healing. Scottsdale, AZ. March 30.
Petras, R.J. (2005) 18th Annual Society for Pain Practice Management (SPPM) Symposium - Psychological Approach To Safe, Effective And Quick Elimination of Pain, La Posada Resort, Scottsdale, AZ. March 16.
Petras, R.J. (2005) 18th Annual Society for Pain Practice Management (SPPM) Symposium - Emotions In The Control of Pain, La Posada Resort, Scottsdale, AZ. March 14.
Petras, R.J. (2005) Unity of Phoenix Workshop - Myrtle Fillmore's Spiritual Techniques for Physical Healing - Unity of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ. March 11.
Petras, R.J. (2005) VIP Luncheon - Myrtle Fillmore's Spiritual Techniques for Physical Healing - Unity of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ. March 9.
Petras, R.J. (2005) Peripheral Neuropathy, Non-Pharmacological Methods for Pain Management. Scottsdale Senior Center, Scottsdale, AZ. Feb. 11.
Petras, R.J. (2005) Arizona Track & Field Coaches Clinic, 46th Annual ATCCCA - Sports Performance, Sports Psychology and Psychological Techniques for Injury Management.
Petras, R.J. (2004) KXAM 1310 AM Radio, Internet Radio/TV - Why Life Is: Spiritual Meaning of Christmas, Niles MacFlourer - host,www.kxsm.com. Dec. 25.
Petras, R.J. (2004) Ameri Pride - Non-Pharmacological Approach to Pain Management. Minneapolis, MN. August 9.
Petras, R.J. (2004) Willis of Minnesota, Inc. - Risk Management Firm. Non-Pharmacological Approach to Pain Management. Minneapolis, MN. May 24.
Petras, R.J. (2004) Fibromyalgia Association - Non-Pharmacological Approach to Pain Management. Glendale, AZ. Apr. 1
Petras, R.J. (2004) Graduate Class, Sport Psychology - Sport Psychology and Injury Management. Argocy University, Phoenix, AZ. Mar. 24
Petras, R.J. (2004) Dancing On the Mountain, Dance Competition - Preparing for Competition and Remembering Your Routines; Performing Superbly Under Pressure as Well as for Fun; Relaxation and Pain Mgt. Flagstaff, AZ. Mar. 19-21
Petras, R.J. (2004) St. Lukes Catholic Church - Talking Away Pain? , Phoenix, AZ. Mar. 1.
Petras, R.J. (2003) American Academy of Pain Management - 14th Annual Clinical Meeting: Pain Management - Together We Are Going Places - Talking Away Pain?. Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, CO. Sept. 7.
Petras, R.J. (2003) XI International Conference on Thinking - New Techniques of Pain Management and Performance Enhancement, Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, AZ. July 25.
Petras, R.J. (2003) Glendale, AZ Cable TV. Instantaneous Healing. Glendale Foothills Library, Glendale, AZ. Mar. 29.
Petras, R.J. (2003) Arizona Governor's Council on Health, Physical Fitness, and Sports. Mind Body, Health and Performance. Tempe, Arizona. Feb. 20.
Petras, R.J. (2003) University of Ottawa - Master's Seminar. Psychological Techniques for Sport Performance and Injury Management. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Feb. 12.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Corporate Golf Academy for Executive Women. The Mental Side of Golf. Brookview G.C., Golden Valley, MN. August 1.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Sports Council, Northwestern Health Sciences University. Sport Psychology and Mental Techniques to Eliminate Pain. Bloomington, MN. July 9.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Turf Paradise Jockeys. Sport Psychology, Injury Management, Animal Psychology. Phoenix, AZ. Apr. 14.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.). Talking Away Painä, A Mind-Body Approach to Pain Relief. Phoenix, AZ. Mar. 23.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Glendale Community Library. Talking Away Pain?. Glendale, AZ. Mar. 21.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Gladys Taylor McGarey Medical Foundation (Physician's Study Group). Psychology of Pain. Paradise Valley, AZ. March 3.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Sun Health: Chronic Pain Group. Talking Away Pain?. Sun City, AZ. Feb. 11.
Petras, R.J. (2002) Petras, R.J. (2002) Desert Pain Clinic. Talking Away Pain?. Mesa, AZ. Jan. 31.
Petras, R.J. (2001) Youngstown State University. Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science, Exercise Science Major's Club, Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity Epsilon Nu chapter. Performance enhancement and mental techniques to managing stress and pain. Youngstown, OH. Nov. 5.
Petras, R.J. (2001) Ursuline High School. Boys Cross Country Team. Sport Psychology and Mental Techniques for Pain Management. Oct. 23.
Petras, R.J. (2001) St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church. Pain Management. Campbell, OH. Apr. 26.
Petras, R.J. (2000) Lyme Disease Association of Minnesota. Columbia Heights, MN. Oct. 10.
Petras, R.J. (2000) City of St. Paul Citizen Services. Talking Away Pain? (TAP?). St. Paul, MN. June 12.
Petras, R.J. (2000) Westminster Village. Retirement Community. Talking Away Pain? (TAP?). Scottsdale, AZ. June 8.
Petras, R.J. (2000) Scottsdale Royale. Retirement Community. Talking Away Pain??(TAP?). Scottsdale, AZ. June 2.
Petras, R.J. (2000) Fairview-University Medical Center. Psychological Injury Management in the Training Room. Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center, Minneapolis, MN. Jan. 12.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Weight Lifting Association. The Mind-Body Approach for Injury Management and Performance Enhancement. Minneapolis P.A.L. Fall Junior Open Championship. Minneapolis YWCA. Nov. 6.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Medtronic. Neurological and Spinal. Cliff Owens-VP/GM. Talking Away Pain?. Columbia Heights, MN. Nov. 5.
Petras, R.J. (1999) US Speed Skating - National Team. Sports Performance, Injury Management- prior to National Trials. Milwaukee, WI. October 24-26.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Northern States Power Company-Health Fair. Talking Away Pain?. Bayport, MN. Sept. 30.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Legal Employees Education Association. Talking Away Painä. St. Paul, MN. Sept. 8.
Petras, R.J. (1999) US Speed Skating - National Team. Injury Management. Milwaukee, WI. September 5-7.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Corporate Golf Academy for Executive Women. The Mental Side of Golf. Troy Burne G.C., Hudson, WI. August 26.
Petras, R.J. (1999) City of St. Paul-Health Fair. St. Paul, MN. August 12.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Medical Team - Schwan's USA Cup Soccer. Blaine, MN. July 12-17.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Golf Performance and Injury Management - Radio Program. KFAN 1130 AM Radio w/Craig Waryan, PGA Master Professional. Minneapolis, MN. May 26.
Petras, R.J. (1999) The Arthritis Foundation Minnesota Chapter. An event focused on creating awareness and education for businesses concerning the needs of employees with arthritis and other chronic illnesses in the workplace. Talking Away Pain?, St. Paul, MN. April 30.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Metro Critical Incidence Stress Management Conference. Talking Away Pain?. MN. March 4.
Petras, R.J. (1999) Professional Golfers Association of Minnesota (MPGA). The Mind-Body Approach for Enhanced Golfer Performance. Bloomington, MN. January 12.
Petras, R.J. (1998) USA Track & Field - Race Walking Association. Talking Away Pain?. USA Track & Field Annual Conference, Orlando, FL . December 4.
Petras, R.J. (1998) The Willis Corroon "Loss Control Management Seminar" (Construction Industry Division). Talking Away Pain?. Radisson Hotel, Plymouth, MN. December 1.
Petras, R.J. (1998) University of Minnesota-Women's Track and Field/Cross-country team. Talking Away Pain? . Minneapolis, MN. September 22.
Petras, R.J. (1998) RTW, Inc. Talking Away Pain?. Bloomington, MN. September 16.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Total Employee Assistance Management. Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. September 16.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Ford Motor Company. Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. August 19.
Petras, R.J. (1998) AFL-CIO & UAW . Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. May 27.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Minnesota LPGA Classic. Career Women's Golf Clinic. Rush Creek GC, Maple Grove, MN. May 18.
Petras, R.J. (1998) City of St. Paul-Risk Management Division. Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN March 31.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Minnesota Chapter American Physical Therapy Association. Spring Lecture Series. Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. March 24.
Petras, R.J. (1998) Pre-Super Bowl Scientific Congress. Talking Away Pain?. San Diego, CA. January 20.
Petras, R.J. (1998) San Diego Museum of Art. Sport, Art & Health. San Diego, CA. January 17.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Northwestern College of Chiropractic. Golf II: The Whole Person Approach To Enhanced Golfer Performance. Mesa, Arizona, December 6-7.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Speed Skating-World Cup. 500m and 1000m races. Meet Doctor. Roseville, MN. November 13-16.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Minnesota Rehabilitation Counseling Association - Keynote Speaker: Talking Away Painä presentation and demonstration. St. Paul, MN. Nov. 6.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Minnesota State High School Hockey Coaches Association Clinic-1. Mental Training for Performance Enhancement, 2. Talking Away Painä. Duluth, MN. October 24.
Petras, R.J. (1997) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Board of Trustees. Local Union 110. Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. October 22.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology Conference. Workshop: Talking Away Pain?. San Diego, CA. September 26, 1997.
Petras, R.J. (1997)College of Chiropractors of Alberta (CCOA). Golf II: The Whole Person Approach To Enhanced Golfer Performance. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. August 30-31.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Minnesota State High School Volleyball Coaches Association. Clinics-1. Mental Training for Performance Enhancement, 2. Talking Away Painä. Thursday, August 7.
Petras, R.J. (1997) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local Union 110. Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. July 10.
Petras, R.J. (1997) CorVel Corporation-Talking Away Pain?. St. Paul, MN. July 9.
Petras, R.J. (1997) International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) Central States Association Worker's Compensation Conference. Challenging the Status Quo. "Dr. Petras will demonstrate a revolutionary way of Talking Away Pain? that challenges the status quo for how worker's compensation injuries are treated." Minneapolis, MN. June 20.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (Worker's Compensation)- Talking Away Pain? presentation and demonstration. Ms. Jane Luger, St. Paul, MN. June 4.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Cannon Falls Hospital-In service for physicians, nurses, chronic pain program and nursing home participants. Dr. Karl Molenaar, Cannon Falls, MN. March 21.
Petras, R.J. (1997) Canadian Wellness Program-Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) in conjunction with the Sport Medicine Council and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (Rehab. Medicine). Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Feb. 1-2.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Professional Ski Instructors Association-Highland Hills Ski Area. Bloomington, MN. Nov. 2.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Fairview Pain Management Center-In service demonstration. Minneapolis, MN. September 24.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Volleyball Coaches Association-Minnesota State High School. Mental Training to Enhance Performance & Reduce Injuries. College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN. August 10.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Speed Skating- US Speed Skating Sports Medicine Council. Demo on pain management, St. Paul, MN. Mar. 19.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Fibromyalgia-Pain Management for Fibromyalgia Clinicians. Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. Minneapolis, MN. Jenny Franzen-coordinator. Apr 4.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Skills Development-Teaching the use of ideomotor response with finger movements. Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Mar. 9.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Speed Skating-World Cup. 500m and 1000m races. Meet Doctor. Roseville, MN. Feb. 20-24.
Petras, R.J. (1996) C.O.R.E: Association for Coaches, Athletes, Officials, and Media. Sport Psychology and Psychological pain management for athletes. St. Paul, MN. Feb. 7.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Ski Racing Team-Ski Hut: Mental Training for Sports. Athletes, ages 6-19 and Coaches. Bloomington, MN. Mark Lindemer-Coach. Jan. 31.
Petras, R.J. (1996) Ski Racing Team-Buck Hill: Mental Training for Sports. Athletes, ages 6-19, Parents and Coaches. Bloomington, MN. Tony Olin-Coach. Jan. 25.
Petras, R.J. (1995) Sweden: Three week tour throughout Sweden demonstrating The PsychoNeuro Pain Response Technique? (PNPR?), to the sport and medical community and at the autumn meeting of Swedish Mental Trainers. Sponsored by Dr. Lars-Eric Unestahl, Gonteborgs Internationella Utvecklingscentrum. October 18-November 8.
Petras, R.J. (1995) 19th Upper Midwest Regional Holistic Medical Association Meeting. The PsychoNeuro Pain Response Technique? (PNPR?), Shakopee, MN, Oct. 7.
Petras, R.J. (1995) TV-Focus 5: segment on PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) and Psychological Pain Management. Channel 5 news, Minneapolis, MN., September 26.
Petras, R.J. (1995) American Academy of Pain Management: Annual Meeting-Poster Presentation. PsychoNeuro Pain Response? ( PNPR?) Technique, Dallas, TX., September 14-17.
Petras, R.J. (1995) Sports Medicine Clinic-Dr. Rob Johnson. Family Medical Center. PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) Technique, Minneapolis, MN, June 9.
Petras, R.J. (1995) World Congress on Mental Training and Excellence. PsychoNeural Pain Control. Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 29.
Petras, R.J. (1995) Swedish Delegation to the World Congress on Mental Training and Excellence. Presentation and Demonstration of PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) Technique. Westin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 28.
Petras, R.J. (1995) Hull Olympiques/Major Junior Hockey. The PsychoNeuro Pain Response?. Flown in to work with injured men's hockey players. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 25-28.
Petras, R.J. (1995) University of Ottawa. The PsychoNeuro Pain Response. Flown in to work with injured men's hockey and men's and women's basketball players. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 18-25.
Petras, R.J. (1995)Present Moment Book Store. Demonstration of PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) Technique on subject with degenerated disc in the neck. St. Paul, MN, June 8.
Petras, R.J. (1994) Psychologists/Therapists located at Hamline Park Plaza. Demonstration of PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) Technique on subject with degenerated disc in the neck. St. Paul, MN, June 8.
Petras, R.J. (1994) C.O.R.E: Association for Coaches, Athletes, Officials, and Media. Sport Psychology and Psychological pain management for athletes. St. Paul, MN, June 1.
Petras, R.J. (1994) St. Paul Police Employee Assistance Program. Demonstration of PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR? ) Technique on a toothache. St. Paul, MN, May 2.
Petras, R.J. (1993) American Academy of Pain Management: Annual Meeting. PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR? ) Technique. Knoxville, TN, October 14-17.
Petras, R.J. (1993) Canadian Technical Council. Part One of a "Mental Skills Training" Series. A Mental Approach to Pain Management. Gloucester, Ontario, Canada, March 23, 1993.
Petras, R.J. (1993) University of Ottawa: Sport Consulting Class. Dr. Norman Chouinard. Ottawa, Ontario, February 11.
Petras, R.J. (1993) Ottawa Rough Riders. Coach Jim Daley-CFL. January 26.
Petras, R.J. (1993) Health Science Faculty Presentation. PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?): A Behavioral Approach to Pain Management. University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 13.
Petras, R.J. (1992) American Academy of Pain Management: Annual Meeting-Poster Presentation. PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) Technique. Albuquerque, NM, October 8-11.
Petras, R.J. (1992) Midwest Pain Society: 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?), A Nonpharmacologic Approach To Pain Management. Chicago, IL., April 24.
Petras, R.J. (1992) Minnesota Society of Clinical Hypnosis Meeting. Panel Discussion: Brilliant Moments on the New Frontier. January 18.
Petras, R.J. (1991) University of Minnesota Sport Psychology Department. Presentation/Demonstration: PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR?) Technique.
Petras, R.J. (1991) Sports Performance Institute. Presentation: Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief in Athletes, 3rd Annual Sports Performance Conference, presented in New Orleans, June 7.
Petras, R.J. (1991) Minnesota Chiropractic Association. Presentation/Demonstration: Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief. Annual Meeting, Brooklyn Park, MN, April 6.
Petras, R.J. (1991) Sister Kenny Pain Rehabilitation. In-service Presentation /Demonstration: A Non-Pharmacological Approach to Rapid Pain Reduction, Minneapolis, MN, January 25.
Petras, R.J. (1990) Shealy Institute for Comprehensive Health Care. Demonstrate Acute Pain Management Technique on Chronic Pain Patients, Springfield, MO., November 1990.
Petras, R.J. (1990) US Archery and Junior Elite Archery members - Training camp at Olympic Village in Colorado Springs, CO., November 21-3; Pain Management with Athletes. Note: Also worked with injured athletes during training sessions.
Petras, R.J. (1990) US Archery and Junior Elite Archery members at US Olympic Festival (August).
Petras, R.J. (1990) Pain, Fear and Performance: Hypnotic Treatment.
-MSCH, Neurological Clinic, Golden Valley, MN. April 21.
-Macalester College, St. Paul, MN. September 23.
-University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Sport Psychology Class. Instructor-Vic Wallace.
Petras, R.J. (1988-9) KARE-11, Health Fair. Uses of Hypnosis. April.
Petras, R.J. (1988) Hamline Law School. Hypnosis in the Courtroom. November.
Petras, R.J. (1988) Ramsey County Hospital Chronic Pain Outreach Group. Hypnosis and Pain Management. December.
Petras, R.J. (1988) United Hospital, St. Paul. Manic-Depression Group. Hypnosis as a Tool for Better Health. October.
Petras, R.J. (1988) American Business Women's Association. Hypnosis in Business. December.
Petras, R.J. (1988) Secretaries Day (New Richmond, WI), 3M, Parents w/o Partners.
Copyright
(1993) PsychoNeuro Pain Response? (PNPR? ) Technique. Dramatic information video. Registration #425659, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada.
Honors
PRIMA (Public Risk Insurance Managers Association) - Award Nominee through City of St. Paul - 1999.
Youngstown State University - All University Intramural Sports Team Member - 1972.
Outstanding Young Men of America Award - 1986.
Patent (US) - #4,061,826 Flame Retardant Electrical PSA Tape.
National Honor Society - Ursuline High School.
Youngstown Educational Foundation Scholarship - Recipient.
Honors Mathematics - Youngstown State University (YSU).
Effective Communications Award - Dale Carnegie.
Letter of Commendation - 3M Employee Recreation, Safety Program.
Highest Efficiency Rating - US Department of the Navy, Summer, 1971.
Corporate Golf Team member - 3M.
Golf course record held - 66.
Sports (Coach or Player Coach)
Coach: Women's Softball (League Champs).
Men's Softball (League Runner-up, Tournament Champs).
Boy's Basketball (League Champs, '64, '67).
Boy's Bantam Baseball-Runner-up ('97).
Sports (participant)
Golf - Youngstown State University Team (5 years).
- 3M Corporate Golf Team.
- Personal Best Score (Tartan Park, 3M, 32-31--63).
- Tournaments - Winner (Individual, Team).
- Tournament - Chairman.
Tennis - Junior Doubles (Junior High-Undefeated).
Baseball - Little League (1st pick, highest in history of City Draft), All Star (Pitcher, Center Fielder, First Base). Stole more bases than entire league, one year.
- AA (Highest Level achieved).
Football - Sandlot Star (Quarterback, Running Back, Receiver).
- Youngstown State University - Engineering League Champs.
Basketball - Leading scorer (~23 pts/game), YMCA.
- League Champs (13-14, 17-18), YMCA.
- 3M Co. Division Champs, Overall Runners-Up.
- Youngstown State University Engineering League Champs.
Volleyball - Youngstown State University Intramural Runners-Up.
- 3M Co. League Runners-Up.
Softball - Recreational League, Section and Overall Champs. Church League - Champs and Runner's up (multiple years).
Track - High Jumper (High School).
Miscellaneous
-International Student Advisor -Aided Saudi Arabian students adjust to living in St. Paul, MN.
-Volunteer - Gillette Crippled Children's Hospital.
-Special Olympics Sport Consultant.
-Special Olympics-1991 International Games, Entertainment Committee.
-Special Olympics-2002, Arizona Games.
-Habitat for Humanity-2002, Arizona.
-Video Tape Production - produced and directed two advertising tapes.
-Photographer - paid position.
-Government Certified Fall-Out Shelter Analyst.
-New York Metropolitan Opera-Super, 1986.
-Performed with Local 50's Band-Rockin' Hollywood's.
-Royalty Member-Royal Guard, St. Paul Winter Carnival, 1989.
-Emcee - various functions.
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