She developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in 2010. For the last 8 years, Krista has been coping and managing her CRPS and also expanding her nursing career. Krista developed a keen interest in the chronic pain field and a strong passion to help others with chronic pain. Krista graduated with her Master of Nursing degree in 2015 and recently graduated with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pain Management from the department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. She obtained Golden Key International Honour Society status for her outstanding scholastic achievement and academic excellence and she is also a certified PGAP (Progressive Goal Attainment Program) provider.