Jan Revella, R.N., Arthritis Nurse Specialist, is Founder and Director of Arthritis Education by Professionals, Inc., a Phoenix based company dedicated to providing educational services to people with arthritis worldwide. As a nationally renowned speaker and educational specialist on the subject of arthritis, Jan serves as the Director of Research and Education for the Sonoran Spine Research and Education Foundation based in Phoenix Arizona.
Over the past 30 years, Jan has conducted educational programs that have helped tens of thousands of people throughout the United States and Canada. Her mission is to empower people with arthritis, osteoporosis and specific back disorders through knowledge so they can make more informed decisions and better manage the treatment of their disease.
Jan's professional life has been devoted to providing care and educational programs to arthritis and orthopaedic patients in a variety of settings. She is Founder and past President of the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), and a member of the prestigious North American Spine Society (NASS). 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 arthritis specialists and other healthcare professionals is impeccable.
Witnessing thousands of peoples lives changed for the better after attending her Feeling Good with Arthritis program prompted Jan to have this home study course produced. After hearing people say things like, "I had given up on feeling good with arthritis; now I do, thanks to you and your course!", Jan was encouraged to make the course available to everyone through a DVD series and workbook. Now people everywhere can learn how to take control of their healthcare and start feeling good with arthritis.