Jan Revella, R.N.

  Jan Revella, R.N., arthritis nurse specialist, is director of research and education of the Sonoran Spine Research and Education Foundation. She is also founder and director of Arthritis Education by Professionals, Inc. and one of the most prominent speakers on arthritis in the country.

  During the last 25 years, she has personally conducted education programs that have helped over 120,000 people throughout the United States. Her mission is to empower people with arthritis, osteoporosis and specific back disorders to use knowledge as power when making decisions about their personal healthcare.

  Jan's is founder and past president of the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), and is a member of the prestigious North American Spine Society. In addition, Jan has served on the board of directors for the Arthritis Foundation and is a certified "Trainer-of-Trainers" for the Arthritis Foundation's Self-Help Courses. Her reputation among healthcare professionals is impeccable.

  Jan is the author of the Step-by-Step Arthritis Manual, patient and professional editions. These comprehensive manuals are used in her personalized courses, Steps to Arthritis Health™, for people with arthritis, osteoporosis or spinal disorders and physical therapists respectively.

PRESENT POSITIONS

• Director, Research and Education, Sonoran Spine Center and Foundation, Mesa, AZ
• Arthritis Nurse Instructor, Steps to Arthritis Health course, Mesa, AZ
• Education Consultant, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN

EDUCATION

• Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ (Associate in Nursing)

CERTIFICATION

• Nursing (RN), Arizona License
• Arthritis Foundation, Trainer-of-Trainers

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• North American Spine Society
• National Association of Orthopedic Nurses