If Laughter is the Best Medicine, Let’s Use It as Medicine

The New Science of Humor in Healthcare

If Laughter is the Best Medicine book cover

60%

Pain Reduction Through Comedy
(AT Still University Study)

Over 90%

Patients Reported Pain Reduction
(USC Norris Cancer Hospital)

13%

Provider Stress Reduction in 3 Minutes
(Chapman University)

Prof. Frank Chindamo with award at FLUXX conference

PROF. FRANK CHINDAMO, CHP

Lead Author & Founder of LaughMD, Inc.

Professor Chindamo is a Certified Humor Professional who has spent decades bridging the gap between comedy and clinical care. As a professor at USC, UCLA, and Chapman University, he pioneered the study of how strategic laughter acts as a functional medical intervention.

Career Highlights

SNL, Ghostbusters, Forbes & LA Times features. Winner of 30+ Industry Awards.

Education

MFA Columbia University, BFA New York University.

Clinical Breakthroughs

His research utilizing the LaughMD framework has demonstrated a 13% reduction in provider stress and provided 91% pain relief for patients at USC’s Norris Cancer Center.