Director, Fibromyalgia Wellness Center
Northwell Health

Christine Stamatos has been working as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) since 2002 when she graduated from Stony Brook University, completing a post masters certificate as an adult NP.  Since then, she completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with research focused on non- pharmacologic strategies for chronic pain.  Previous degrees, bachelors of Nursing from Georgetown University and a Masters of Science in Nursing in Trauma/ Critical Care from the University of Maryland at Baltimore

As an adult NP, working in the unique position of both a private and academic practice in the Northwell Health system and an Assistant Professor at Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Christine is involved in ongoing education and training of the inter professional team both locally, nationally and internationally.  

Throughout her career, Christine has made significant contributions to the care and education of critically ill and rheumatology patients and their families while serving in the Army Nurse Corps, Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland, the Washington Hospital Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, and several Rheumatology private practices. Additionally, Christine has worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, Columbia Union College, and currently Stony Brook University School of Nursing and Hofstra University.  

Dr. Stamatos has published and lectured extensively in the area of critical care and rheumatology nursing for the past 30 years.  She is currently the creator and Director of the Fibromyalgia Wellness Center at Northwell Health in the Division of Rheumatology.  This program is designed to address the biopsychosocial needs of patients living with chronic widespread pain through evaluation, education, treatment and social support.

Adult Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner
University of Washington

Kori Dewing received her MN and DNP degrees from the University of Washington School of Nursing. Dr. Dewing has over 17 years of experience working as an adult rheumatology nurse practitioner. In addition to her clinical role, she also serves as an Affiliate Associate Professor at the UW School of Nursing, teaching clinical skills in the DNP program. She has been actively involved in the American College of Rheumatology focusing on educational initiatives for NPs and PAs in rheumatology.