- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Primary Care We work closely with our patients’ primary care physicians, and other specialty providers, to offer holistic, whole-patient care to those who need it. Learn more about our Coordination of Care approach on the PDF here.
- Smoking CessationWe are committed to “whole patient health care,†and in addition to the advanced pain therapies we offer, we work with many patients on nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, smoking cessation, and other health and wellness programs.
- Family PracticeHelen has also gained experience in urgent care, the emergency department, endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism, Hansen Family Health Center, and pediatric clinics, as well as the CORE Medical Clinic. In all of these settings, she has performed patient assessments, delivered oral presentations, and assisted with medication prescriptions, imaging and lab orders, and documentation. She has also performed various procedures, including wound closure, suture removal, incision and drainage of skin abscess, and pelvic exams. Through her experiences, Helen has developed a passion for providing quality patient care and expanding her clinical competency.
- Emergency Care
- Irritable Bowel SyndromeChronic abdominal pain, also known as chronic functional abdominal pain, is pain caused by an unexplained source. Chronic abdominal pain is the diagnosis when appendicitis, aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm, ulcers, Crohn’s disease, colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis and other diagnoses have been ruled out.
- Urinary IncontinenceUrinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time. Though it occurs more often as people get older, urinary incontinence isn’t an inevitable consequence of aging. If urinary incontinence affects your daily activities, don’t hesitate to see your doctor. For most people, simple lifestyle changes or medical treatment can ease discomfort or stop urinary incontinence.
- Pelvic PainChronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as nonmenstrual pelvic pain of more than three months’ duration that is severe enough to cause functional disability, and require medical or surgical treatment. Its hallmark is deep-seated, aching pain that often interferes with sleep and work, leads to urinary urgency and frequency, and causes pain with sex and/or urination.
- Colon Cancer
- Cancer CareCancer pain is a complex and often debilitating symptom that can result from the disease itself or its treatments. Pain management is an essential component of cancer care, and there are several treatment options available to help manage cancer pain. One of the most common treatments for cancer pain is medication. Analgesics, or painkillers, can […] Read More
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Depression
- Diabetes Care
- Endocrinology
- General SurgeryAfter graduating from Boston University Medical School in 1984, Dr. Grigsby trained in General Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Pain Management at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He was then invited to join the Medical Staff and teach at the Mayo Medical School until moving to California in 1989. The Dean of the University of California at Davis Medical Center then invited Dr. Grigsby to establish their first Pain Management Center, where he served as Medical Director until 1992. Following his post at UC Davis, Dr. Grigsby established his private Pain Management practice in Napa, California.
- Wound CareHelen has gained extensive experience as a returning student PA at the Jerold Phelps Community Hospital (SoHum Clinic) in Humboldt County, where she performed physical exams, delivered oral presentations, engaged in patient education, and fostered therapeutic relationships with patients under the direct supervision of an MD. She also performed specific procedures such as splinting and wound care, and performed PAP smears and biopsies. Additionally, Helen gained valuable experience at the UCDH Cypress Building – Bariatric Surgery, where she observed and participated in pre- and post-op visits, patient education, morning rounds, and performed surgical scrub and intra-operative assistance.
- Orthopedic SurgeryDr. Eric Grigsby enjoys a national reputation for excellence in the field of Pain Management. He has a background as a researcher, teacher and clinician, and brings over 25 years of clinical experience to the Napa Pain Institute. Dr. Grigsby attended elementary and secondary school in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, and received a Bachelors Degree in Biology and Economics from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He formed an interest in Pain Management as a career while working at Boston Children’s Hospital in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
- Bariatric Surgery
- Physical TherapyNeuropathy is a type of chronic pain that affects the nerves in the body, often causing tingling, numbness, and burning sensations. While there are several treatments available for neuropathy, some people may find that conventional therapies such as medications or physical therapy are not effective. In these cases, interventional pain management techniques may be a […] Read More
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain