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Breaking the Chronic Pain Loop

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No matter how long or how bad your pain has been, there's a healing path forward.

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You Are Not Alone

If you are one of the millions of people living with persistent back pain and the social misunderstanding and isolation it often brings—you know how truly exhausting and debilitating it is.If you have not gotten good results from conventional pain management programs, there is a new path forward.

It's Not All in Your Head, You Are Not Crazy

Your pain is 100% real, but its cause isn't always ongoing tissue damage. Neuroscience research reveals that in many cases of chronic pain, the nervous system has become highly sensitive, producing pain in the absence of any structural or tissue damage. Simply put, your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. This is believed to be a major contributing factor in approximately 85% of chronic back/neck pain cases.Over time, the persistent pain has changed how your brain processes signals. Even normal, harmless movements can be interpreted as a threat, causing pain to feel more intense.This does not signify any mental deficiency; it just means you are human trying to deal with life's stresses, just like the billions of other people on the planet. Sometimes, the brain and nervous system can get stuck in a fight-or-flight state. When this happens, the nervous system's volume dial is turned all the way up, and needs some help dialing down.

• Is an oversensitive nervous system causing your pain? Patterns to look for...

You Have More Control over Your Healing than You Think

If the real cause of most chronic pain is in the nervous system, then the most logical path to healing is to restore harmony within it. Fortunately, a wide range of evidence-based tools are available for this purpose.No matter how long or how bad your pain has been, the amazing news is that you can actively guide your nervous system to reverse the process. You have more influence over your healing than you think.

Compassion Fatigue and Chronic Pain

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Free Community Series: Gently Forward

A Neuroscience-Based Toolkit for Chronic Pain Recovery

Live via Zoom Every Wednesday: Connecting with others in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment.

This free community series covers a related topic each week, offering vital information, evidence-based tools and a compassionate community to all who are living with chronic pain. Together, we will explore the healing connections between the mind, body, heart, and the nervous system, and put them into practice in our daily lives.

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We invite you to join our vision that no one should face chronic pain alone. We are grateful for any help spreading the word to those in need, and for any financial contribution you might be in a position to make to support this work.

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Books

The Way Out, by Alan Gordon and Alon Ziv

Research

• How therapy, not pills, can nix chronic pain and change the brain, University of Colorado, 2021
• Application of a Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Primary Pain: Prevalence and Correlates of Primary Back and Neck Pain in a Community Physiatry Clinic Howard Schubiner et al. J Pain. 2024 Mar.

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I am trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) by the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Institute and certified as a PRT practitioner. My mission is to help anyone suffering from persistent pain recover from chronic pain by fostering hope, providing vital information and practical recovery tools.I offer a free community education series via Zoom for all who are living with chronic pain, along with paid workshops and private sessions for those seeking deeper, personalized recovery support.With over 30 years experience in mind-body healing, I also incorporate other modalities to support the principles of Pain Reprocessing Therapy, such as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), to calm the nervous system and help break the pain loop.Accompanying clients on their healing journey has been a profound privilege, and I continue to be inspired by the beauty and resilience of the human spirit..

Education & TrainingMasters of Social Work, University of MichiganPain Reprocessing Therapy practitioner certification, training provided by Pain Reprocessing Therapy InstituteIntegrative Health Coach Professional Training, Duke HealthMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Professional Internship, UMass Memorial Health Center for MindfulnessEmotional Freedom Techniques, EFT-CC, Certificate of Completion by Dr. Patricia Carrington

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Private sessions are based on the principles and practices of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is incorporated to work with deeper emotions, calm the nervous system, and support the principles of PRT.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based psychological approach that retrains the brain to interpret pain signals accurately. It operates on the understanding that chronic pain is often caused by misfiring neural pathways in the brain, not by structural/tissue damages. PRT incorporates gentle techniques designed to rewire the brain's response to sensations and helping the nervous system to calm down. The result is a reduction or elimination of pain symptoms, an improved mind-body communication, and a renewed sense of safety within your own body.

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a highly effective evidence-based technique to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma by tapping on acupressure meridian points while focusing on certain thoughts and emotions, helping to calm the body's stress response and reframe emotions. EFT is a great compliment for PRT.

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PRT Coaching Session
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: $120

Customized Guided Somatic Tracking Session
Customized session may incorporate EFT tapping, journaling/creative writing, and authentic movement (adapted for chronic pain recovery).Duration: 45 minutes
Fee: $90Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: $120Duration:75 minutes
Fee: $145

PRT-Integrated EFT SessionDuration: 45 minutes
Fee: $90Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: $120Duration: 75 minutes
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Coaching Components

1. Your personalized assessmentWe'll begin with a comprehensive one-on-one assessment to understand your unique pain story, history, and goals, and create a roadmap to show you new way forward.

2. Weekly one-on-one sessionsThis is where we put your personalized roadmap into action. We will meet weekly to check in and discuss your progress and the challenges that came up. These weekly sessions build momentum and give you a safe, consistent space for progress.

3. Ongoing support and guidanceBetween sessions, you'll be given personalized exercises and resources to reinforce what you're learning.You will have successes and setbacks along the way but you will be equipped to learn from each experience. It is through embracing the whole journey you will move forward with a new level of resilience and confidence.

How Many Sessions Will You Need?

It varies from person to person, depending on your particular makeup and recovery process. Most people with chronic back/neck pain see improvements within ten sessions.

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• The Way Out, by Alan Gordon and Alon Ziv, 2022
• 04/25/25 Untangling The Mind-Body Connection In Chronic Pain 17:30 minutes

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PRT coaching uses a systematic process to help individuals break the pain cycle with personalized tools and healing plans.If you are not in the US: a zoom consultation will be set up for you through email. Please indicate this in your booking request.

For those living with chronic pain, the body can begin to feel like a source of threat, a place of constant alarm.Find Hope, Inspiration, and Practical Tools for Navigating Chronic Back PainWith your support, all people living with chronic back pain can find the support they need to build a future free from its limitations.i offer classes and coaching as an independent practitioner, not affiliated with the center.11/12
It's Not All in Your Head: What Is Your Nervous System Trying to Tell You?11/19
Moving Forward Gently: Developing Habits for Healing11/26
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Seeking Joy: a Restorative Practice for Your Nervous System12/31
Year-End Reflection: Setting Gentle Goals for a Healing New Year1/7
Rediscover Enjoyable Activities and Social Connections: One Small Step at a TimeHow the Brain & Nervous System Learn Pain and What We Can Do About ItChronic Pain: The Myths, the Facts, and Your Path Forward

What If You Have an Abnormal MRI?

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Mounting evidence shows poor correlation between an abnormal MRI and chronic pain, especially in conditions like back and neck pain. Numerous studies have found MRI results such as disc degeneration, herniations, and stenosis, often do not correlate with the intensity or even the presence of chronic pain.

Even if you have an abnormal MRI scan that shows a bulging disc or disc degeneration, we encourage you to join us. You may be surprised to learn that many people without chronic pain have similar MRI results.

Explore Why Traditional Treatments Haven't Worked for You

I provide a supportive space and compassionate guidance to help you find recovery by using a mind-body approach informed by neuroscience.Even if you have an abnormal MRI scan that shows a bulging disc or disc degeneration, you're welcome to join us. You may be surprised to learn that many people without chronic pain have similar MRI resultsI am trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) by the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center and certified as a PRT practitioner. I also completed additional training in PRT coaching. I offer classes and coaching (via Zoom) as an independent practitioner, not affiliated with the center.

What is Your Nervous System Trying to Tell You?

Three Surprisingly Simple Ways to Influence Your Back Pain.

Join us to explore how simple daily actions in these three areas can break the cycle of your back pain:

Hope & Recovery: You Have More Control Than You Think

The amplification of pain signals in central sensitization is primarily an automatic process in the unconscious part of the brain. It's understandable that you might feel like a victim of it. But you have more control in your recovery process than you think/feel.If your nervous system has learned to feel pain, the amazing news is that you can actively guide it to reverse the process. This isn't about ignoring your pain, but about teaching your brain new ways to respond to pain signals. You have more influence over your healing than you think.Just as your brain created these pain pathways over time, it can learn to create new pathways and discard old pain pathways. Every step you take to help your brain move in this direction, you are reclaiming a life of greater freedom, ease and joy.____&&Your brain is running your body and nervous system on a budget. Every daily habit of yours either replenishes or depletes that budget. Habits like perfectionism, self judgment, worries, chronic dehydration are deeply costly to your body budget.During this two-part workshop, you will identify your daily body budget "deposits and withdrawals" and how they affect your pain and stress level. By balancing your body budget, you are creating an internal environment that supports lasting pain relief.
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Reclaim Your Mind: A Compassionate Path to Resilience

Certain mental habits like perfectionism, self-criticism, and excessive worry—are not flaws, but rather powerful survival strategies we developed to protect ourselves. This workshop is a compassionate space to honor that history and move toward a different future.In this two-part series, you will be empowered to:

Reclaim Your Story: Moving Beyond the Limits Pain Has Set

Chronic pain does more than just cause physical discomfort; it creates a cascade of challenges, including isolation, fatigue, and misunderstandings. If you feel angry, frustrated, or even hopeless, know that these emotional responses are not a sign of weakness—they are a normal and natural part of living with chronic pain.Over time, this can wear down your nervous system, keeping you in a cycle of pain. But there is a way to find more balance and reclaim your life. This two-part workshop offers a new path forward. Join us to:

Don't let your pain define your future. Join us and discover a new way to move forward.

When Emotions are Making Your Pain Worse: Re-parenting Difficult Emotions

Living with chronic pain often means a constant battle with difficult emotions like fear, sadness, and hurt from rejection or memories of rejection. We will explore the neuroscience of how the brain creates pain, and how our repressed emotions can exacerbate pain. What if our emotions were like children in need of a conscious, loving adult? We will practice being that loving adult, accepting and relating to difficult emotions with gentleness and compassion, building a sense of internal safety and connection, and ultimately, rewiring our brain for lasting relief.

There are three payment options. You can choose the option that's right for you.

Pay-It-Forward: $60
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Neuroplasticity and Chronic Pain Recovery

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Think of your brain's pain system like a smoke alarm. When there's a fire (an acute injury), the alarm does its job and sounds loudly. But in chronic pain, it's like the alarm is stuck on and keeps blaring long after the fire is gone. Neuroplasticity is the process of gently retraining that alarm to recognize when it's safe to be quiet againNeuroplasticity is also like creating a new, positive pathway and give the pain signals less power. Your brain has been using a 'pain pathway' for so long that it's become a superhighway. With gentle repetition, we can turn the superhighway back into a quiet dirt road.What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)?Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based, science-backed psychological treatment designed for chronic pain recovery.Through a systematic mindbody healing process, PRT helps your brain learn new ways to respond to pain signals, and build new neural-pathways that reduce pain and restore a sense of physical safety and confidence.
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PRT Coaching: Single SessionPay-It-Forward: $130/a session— Your contribution will help support this work and make it accessible to a wider community.Base: $110/a session— This is the standard fee for one coaching session.Community: $90/a session— This reduced rate is available to anyone who needs it.

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