Leia Gladstone
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adult Honoree
 Shortly after her 19th birthday, Leia was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here symptoms included joint swelling, fatigue, brain fog, and various aches and pains.
Her family urged her to visit her primary care physician (PCP). Thankfully, Leia's PCP listened to her concerns and connected her with a Rheumatologist who confirmed it was RA. The years to follow were full of doctor visits, steroid injections, and research. Leia’s resiliency paid off. Because of the Arthritis Foundation, Leia has hope that she can continue to live life pain-free and that there will be a cure for arthritis in her lifetime! To join or support Leia, please visit her fundraising page today! |
Dr Barry Shibuya has been practicing integrative rheumatology, which focuses on improving patients' daily lifestyle habits to improve their chronic diseases like arthritis since 2010. His "recipe" for success is based upon a "S.E.N.S.E."-ible approach where patients customize their own lifestyle prescriptions focusing on: Stress management, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep and positive social Engagements. He is also the leader of the Hawaii Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation's support group.