Andrea Bujeaud
Administration/HR/Credentialing

“I feel privileged to work with so many caring and compassionate people at Desert Pain Institute. I am originally from New England, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Psychology. I enjoy my daily interactions with all the employees here at DPI, and I am proud to be part of such a professional and competent group of caregivers - from the staff that make your appointments, verify your benefits and check you in, to the skilled MAs, and Nurses that make sure your needs are met, to the competent Rehabilitation Staff and the excellent Doctors that see to your care.”

Donna Croft
Director of Nursing and ASC

Donna has over 20 years of nursing experience that has centered around emergency medicine and the operating room. It is very gratifying for her to be part of such a multidisciplinary team of professional healthcare workers at Desert Pain Institute, helping people restore their lives and relieve their pain. She is excited to be able to offer patients a comprehensive approach with multiple modalities and proud to know that their center is one of a kind in the nation.

Donald W. Cushing, M.Ed., MBA
Executive Director

“I am proud to be associated with Desert Pain Institute. We have succeeded in bringing together the best people, facilities and technology available to offer our patients relief from debilitating pain and a better life. The behind the scenes operations of medical, surgical and rehabilitation facility are very complex. I enjoy the challenge of making sure that our people have what they need to create a positive experience for the patients who trust us with their care.”

Lynette Jamison, MOT, OTR/L
Rehabilitation Director

Lynette is the director of rehabilitation at Desert Pain Institute. Completing her master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University her carrier has incorporated OT services in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, psychosocial services, aquatic rehab, hand rehab, work hardening, and lymphedema. She consulted with the designers of Desert Pain Institute to develop the only peroxide therapy pool in the Mesa, AZ area. Lynette has published 2 aquatic therapy text books, “A Team Approach to Aquatic Rehabilitation” and “Aquatic Therapy Using PNF Patterns”, several chapters in other books, and numerous articles on lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, and aquatic therapy. Lynette is certified by the Dr. Vodder School of North America to use Manual Lymph Drainage ® to treat patients with lymphedema.

Kitty Wiemelt
Director of Provider Relations

"It is an honor for me to represent a world class organization of excellence. As Director of Provider Relations, I have the opportunity to go into the community and talk about our interdisciplinary medical team and share the successful implementation of our mission, “Relieving Pain…Restoring Lives.” I have been in the medical field for 20 years as an educator, administrator, and marketing professional. It is with deep pleasure that I share the DPI experience."

Lani Webb
Medical Office Manager

"I am proud to serve as a member of the management team for Desert Pain Institute. Using a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management reinvigorates the human spirit and helps our patients achieve a better quality of life. With over 15 years experience in the medical field spanning family practice, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, I am honored to devote myself to fulfilling our mission of relieving pain and restoring lives which begins with you. Thank you for entrusting us with your care."