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Our Team

We are the best pain management clinic in Addison, Dallas, Plano, and Carrollton, offering comprehensive treatments with board certified, award winning pain management doctors.

John East, D.O.

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certified in Pain Medicine
Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine

John East, DO is the owner of Addison Pain & Regenerative Medicine and board certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. East is a graduate of UNT’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency at UT Southwestern. He has over 17 years of experience in interventional pain management. As a leader in his field, Dr. East continues to offer innovative treatment solutions for his patients, such as regenerative medicine. His passion for spine injuries extends beyond the clinic; Dr. East has been recognized by D CEO with an Excellence in Healthcare Award for his patented spinal injection training device, the AsTris by BioTras.

Christopher Hess, M.D.

Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Board Certified in Interventional Pain Management
Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine

Christopher A. Hess, MD is a Harvard-trained, board certified Anesthesiologist, Interventional Pain Management, and Regenerative Medicine specialist. Dr. Hess has over 10 years of medical experience in a number of leadership roles. He obtained his Medical degree at the Indiana University prior to attending Harvard Anesthesia Residency and Pain Management Fellowship programs in Boston, Massachusetts at the prestigious Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Hess’ special interests include headaches and neuromodulation of the spine using spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation technology. Additionally, Dr. Hess uses Regenerative Medicine treatment measures to treat a variety of orthopedic and spine conditions.

Sylvia Flores-Bugarin, D.C., F.N.P.-C.

Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Sylvia Flores-Bugarin, D.C., F.N.P.-C. is an accomplished practitioner who has been on the Addison Pain team since 2013. She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College, and her Family Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree from Samford University. This unique training combined with eighteen years of experience allows Sylvia to incorporate the benefits traditional measures with (CAM) complimentary and alternative medicine. Sylvia continues to work collaboratively with fellow chiropractors to provide holistic, balanced, and deeply compassionate care for her patients. Additionally, she has experience treating patients with Regenerative Medicine solutions.

Alaena Grable, F.N.P.-C.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Alaena Grable, F.N.P.-C. is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with ten years of nursing experience. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree at UT Arlington and has been working with the Addison Pain team since 2015. Alaena practices medicine utilizing a holistic approach – keeping an eye on the whole health of the patient instead of only managing symptoms. She encourages conservative care and lifestyle modifications to improve overall function and quality of life.