who worked with clients that suffered with either acute or chronic pain. She gained recognition as being a counselor who fully understands pain and how to help others that have painful conditions as well. Vita has been active in her community, and has been an active board member of many organizations. She was drawn into getting people with disabilities back to work and/or living independently. She has appeared on many television shows speaking about disability and chronic pain. She has given many seminars about chronic pain. She’s worked with employers in finding creative ways of returning injured workers back to their jobs and/or finding alternative jobs. She established the first Chronic Pain Support Group in her county for those suffering chronic pain, including families and other caregivers. She herself received her county’s Employee of the Year Award and was commended by county council members, congress members, senators, and other state officials. Vita has never let her pain interfere with her vocation and family. She says it’s all about setting goals, focusing, being positive and grateful, having faith, finding laughter, pacing, eating right, and learning to enjoy life again. Let Vita inspire you to live a happier and healthier life in spite of pain.