Dr. Jake F. Felice, N.D., L.M.P. is a charismatic public speaker and social media expert on the topic of medical cannabis. He is a Part-Time Faculty Member at the Cannabis Institute at Seattle Central College. As a consultant and national cannabis brand ambassador, Dr. Felice provides scientific, medical, public relations, and compliance based advice for companies in emerging and existing cannabis markets. Dr. Felice has consulted for major cannabis companies including for UNLV, Willie Nelson’s brand, Cannabis Basics, Medical Marijuana 411, Seattle Central College, and The Academy of Cannabis Science. He is a recognized cannabis expert and blogger at CannabisMatrix.com.
At the 2019 Ojai Herbal Symposium, Dr. Felice will present “An Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System.”
Dr. Felice delivers professional industry training for cannabis professionals in WA state which are required by law for professionals to obtain medical marijuana consultant certification through the Washington Sate Department of Health. The education of these career cannabis professionals includes helping companies comply with state law, an overview of the cannabis plant, the endocannabinoid system, its medical effects, as well as customer service guidelines specific to the cannabis industry. Dr. Felice writes content and develops educational videos for cannabis education classes, and he regularly runs online chats providing expert advice for students and industry professionals.
Clinically, Dr. Felice specializes in the treatment of chronic pain and the improvement of human performance. He is a graduate of Bastyr University, and former adjunct professor where he taught Advanced Soft-Tissue Manipulation and Radiographic Lab Interpretation. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University where he played varsity lacrosse and majored in psychology with a focus on the study of peak human performance.
Dr. Felice’s comprehensive approach to pain blends traditional healing practices with the best of modern science. “I believe that memory, emotions, and entrenched neural patterns play an enormous role in how the mind perceives pain” he says. “One way to approach these patterns is through the use of advanced cranial sacral therapy and visceral manipulation. These treatments are unique because they work with both the physical body and our mental awareness at the same time. Therapy sessions focus on understanding how pain influences our body’s movements, and on how our relaxation and fear/pain responses affect these patterns. This direct experience eases pain and helps patients learn quickly about the direct and profound connection between our bodies and our minds.”
Dr. Felice believes that the renewal of health on a deep level requires a shift in behavior, and a change in awareness. “I strongly believe that a large part of health is about personal transformation”, he says. “With chronic pain, the healing processes can be so different for each individual that it requires a very personalized approach. True, long term changes are made on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.”
Dr. Felice lived in Japan and Asia for six years, studying Zen-shiatsu, tai-chi, and earning a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido. He has performed thousands of hours of manual therapy, and combines his insights into the martial arts to gain a unique perspective on the connection between pain and the mind-body connection. Currently, Dr. Felice spends his time in Santa Barbara, CA where he enjoys surfing, a daily yoga practice, maintains his practice in WA state, and continues consulting nationally.
