named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Live Well Hub
Online community platform where people with MS can connect with experts and peers to discuss treatment options and share experiences
Medication Decision Support
Provides evidence-based resources and tools to help individuals understand and choose appropriate disease-modifying therapies for MS
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Rare Genetic Disease Research and Advocacy 4 activities
- Advocating for standardized medication reviews for people with MSAdvocates for annual comprehensive and medication-specific reviews for all people with MS in accordance with NICE 2022 guidance.
- Delivering a comprehensive lifestyle program for people with MSOffers a structured, evidence-based lifestyle program with seven pillars—including diet, exercise, stress management, and vitamin D supplementation—to help individuals live well with multiple sclerosis. The program includes downloadable guides, habit planners, and expert-led resources.
- Facilitating medication optimization and informed decision-makingProvides information and promotes regular discussions to help individuals with MS make informed choices about disease-modifying and symptom-management medications.
- Providing vitamin D education and supplementation guidanceRecommends daily vitamin D supplementation, testing after diagnosis, and one-time megadoses under medical supervision for people with MS. Offers downloadable guides to support patient-provider conversations and explain vitamin D's role in the program.
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Parkinson's Disease Research and Support 1 activity
- Hosting community events and interactive online sessionsHosts an annual in-person and online event featuring expert insights, practical support, and personal stories, along with bi-monthly live online sessions and interactive 1-hour webinars through the Live Well Hub for the MS community.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Providing exercise and physical activity support for people with MSOffers a 6-month program in the Live Well Hub to help individuals develop a step-by-step exercise routine, along with downloadable guides explaining the physical activity component of the Overcoming MS Program.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Supporting stress management and mindfulness for people with MSProvides a 6-month stress management program, 30-day mindfulness and stress management plans, free guided meditations, and monthly wellbeing resources through the Live Well Hub and other platforms.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting and promoting research on lifestyle interventions for MSConducts research on the effects of lifestyle modifications, including on partners of people with MS, and promotes a research-based lifestyle program informed by scientific evidence and personal experience. Received PIF TICK certification in 2026 for trusted, evidence-based health information.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K100%
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Other revenue$18
expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$38K
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Net assets$36K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 1
- JANINE STASIOR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Barts-MS Partner — References the Barts-MS DMT comparison tool as a clinical decision-making resource.
- Heather Carrasco Partner — Individual with MS whose experience is shared to illustrate program impact and encourage participation.
- Heather O’Neil Partner — Overcoming MS Facilitator who provides expert insights on stress management and its interaction with MS.
- Karen Lee Partner — Nutritionist who collaborated on developing budget-friendly strategies for the Overcoming MS diet.
- Live Well Hub Network — Hosts Discover Overcoming MS events on its free online platform.
- MS Society Partner — References the MS Society DMT decision tool as a resource for people with MS.
- MS Trust Partner — References the MS Trust's MS decisions aid as a tool to help finalize medication decisions.
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Government — References MHRA licensing of DMTs for MS in the UK as part of treatment information.
- NHS Government — References NHS recommendations for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Government — References NICE 2022 guidance on annual reviews for people with MS.
- Overcoming MS Network — Global community supporting people with MS through shared experience and lifestyle-based approaches.
- Overcoming MS Community Network — Facilitates connection and peer support among individuals following the Overcoming MS Program through the Live Well Hub.
- PIF Online Government — Recognized as a PIF TICK certified organization for providing trusted, evidence-based health information.
- Professor George Jelinek Partner — Key figure in developing the Overcoming MS Program based on research and personal experience with MS.
- Sam Josephs Partner — Nutritional therapist who collaborated on developing budget-friendly strategies for the Overcoming MS diet.
- United States Federal Drug Administration Government — References FDA approval status of DMTs for MS as part of treatment information.
- healthcare practitioners Partner — Collaborates with healthcare practitioners to support personalized vitamin D supplementation plans for people with MS.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family and Community-Supported Behavior Changemethodology: family_centered_supportBy engaging families and peer communities in lifestyle adoption, the organization improves adherence and sustainability because shared social environments normalize healthy behaviors and provide motivational reinforcement, making individual change more achievable and durable.
- Integrated Lifestyle and Medical Management for MSmethodology: integrated_careBy combining evidence-based lifestyle modifications with optimized medication and therapies, the organization improves health outcomes and quality of life for people with MS, because integrated approaches address both biological and behavioral drivers of disease progression more effectively than medication alone.
- Plant-Based Nutrition as a Core Disease-Modifying Interventionmethodology: plant_based_nutritionBy promoting a plant-based, wholefood diet low in saturated fat and dairy, the organization aims to improve MS outcomes because such dietary patterns are believed to reduce inflammation and modulate immune function, thereby slowing disease progression and improving symptom control.
- Stress Management as a Biological and Symptomatic Interventionmethodology: stress_inflammation_linkBy integrating stress reduction into MS care, the organization reduces symptom exacerbation and improves mental health because chronic stress is believed to trigger inflammation and worsen neurological outcomes, making stress a modifiable risk factor in disease management.
- Vitamin D and Sunlight Modulation of Immune Function in MSmethodology: vitamin_d_modulationBy maintaining optimal vitamin D levels and encouraging natural sunlight exposure, the organization reduces disease activity and relapse risk because vitamin D modulates immune function, and sunlight provides additional holistic benefits that support neurological and mental health in MS.