Dr. Graciela Rovner
Researcher, lecturer, and specialist in pain rehabilitation and behavioral medicine
Dr. Graciela Rovner, PhD in Medicine
Dr. Graciela Rovner holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and a postdoc from Karolinska Institutet, where, in recent years, she worked as a researcher and lecturer. She developed graduate-level courses in behavioral medicine.
With more than three decades of clinical experience as a pain specialist physiotherapist and her academic experience, Dr. Rovner is internationally recognized for her contributions to the integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within physiotherapy and interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation. She is an ACBS Fellow and one of the few physiotherapists worldwide certified as a peer‑reviewed ACT trainer.
Her scientific work includes publications on pain acceptance, behavioral flexibility profiles, and predictors of rehabilitation outcomes. She has been invited to teach and present in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and Australia. Her research focuses on process‑based rehabilitation, biopsychosocial mechanisms of chronic pain, and the development of tailored, evidence‑based interventions for complex patient populations.
Expert In Behavioral Medicine
Chronic Pain Management
Dr. Rovner specializes in innovative approaches to chronic pain, focusing on evidence-based and personalized group treatments to improve quality of life among those suffering with chronic pain and mental health issues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dr. Rovner is the first South American ACT trainer and the only one who is a pain specialist physiotherapist and holds a master's degree in physiotherapy, psychology, and clinical medical sciences.
Artistic Expressions
Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Rovner expresses her creativity through art. Her works, which capture the essence of her experiences and emotions, are a testament to her artistic vision. To explore her art further, visit her dedicated art page at studio.graciela.se, where her pieces are showcased in all their glory.
The Art of a Heallty lifestyle
In her private sphere, Graciela loves an active life, the sea, and swimming year-round. Her daily routine starts with short-interval indoor cycling, strength training, and stretching. Walking and training her dogs are part of the day, as is the yin yoga before bed.
