Mackinac Straits Health Systems
Pain Management

Interventional Pain Management

A collaborative approach to pain relief!

Who We Are

Kate Sulitis, NSPM-C, CRNA

Kate is board-certified in non-surgical pain management (NSPM-C) and completed a fellowship in advanced pain management at the University of South Florida, Tampa, alongside a yearlong interventional pain management mentorship. She also studied traditional Chinese medicine at Guangzhou University. With extensive experience treating acute surgical pain as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Kate is dedicated to optimizing each patient’s health potential.

What We Do

Mackinac Straits Interventional Pain Management offers minimally invasive techniques to provide pain relief by treating your pain at its source. We work collaboratively with your referring provider and/or primary care provider to offer non-opioid alternative interventional pain treatment(s), while emphasizing lifestyle choices that have been proven to decrease daily pain. Following a thorough medical history and physical exam to obtain your pain generator, pinpointing the cause of pain so that we can treat the problem rather than mask it with opioids or narcotics. A customized care plan based on your health, needs, and preferred treatment options will be
developed. Common types of pain we treat include, but are not limited to:

• Back & Neck Pain (including sciatica & work injuries)
• Persistent Back or Neck Pain
• Arthritis Pain in the Neck or Lower Back
• Nerve Damage or Muscle Spasm Pain
• Shingle Pain
• Headaches
• Shoulder or Knee Pain
• (Referral must include a clinic note from the diagnosing orthopedic provider stating that a patient is not a surgical candidate at this time.)

How We Treat Your Pain

We offer a broad range of options including, but not limited to:

• Epidural Steroid Injections
• Facet Joint Injections & Medial Branch
• Nerve Blocks
• Nerve Root & Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections
• Intra-Articular Joint Injections (hip, knee, shoulder)
• Radiofrequency (Cooled RF) Treatments for spine, knee, hip, and shoulder pain*
• Peripheral Nerve Blocks
• Targeted Nerve Blocks (iliohypogastric, ilioinguinal, occipital, intercostal)
• Trigger Point Injections
• Botox® Treatment for chronic migraines

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver patient-centered, interventional pain treatments aimed at alleviating pain, enhancing quality of life, and improving functionality. We are dedicated to providing personalized care through tailored pain management services that address the unique needs of the communities we serve.

A Compassionate Team

Chronic pain affects each individual uniquely, impacting both physical and emotional well-being. Early evaluation and treatment improve outcomes. Our team provides comprehensive care, identifying the underlying causes and
implementing tailored treatment plans that include interventional pain management. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach, combining traditional and alternative methods to address neuromusculoskeletal and internal pain
conditions. In collaboration with the patient’s primary care provider and specialists – including neuorosurgeons, neurologists, orthopedists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and physical therapists – we create personalized plans to meet each patient’s specific needs.

Arrange a Referral

Patients referred to our care will receive the comprehensive attention and treatment they deserve. We collaborate closely with referring and primary care providers, ensuring transparent communication of each patient’s treatment plan with all parties involved in their care

Pain Management Providers

Contact

Mackinac Straits Ambulatory Clinic
1140 North State Street
St. Ignace MI, 49781
(906) 643-0400