What kinds of conditions can be neuroplastic?

• Back and neck pain (including pain attributed to disk herniations)

• Shoulder, leg, and foot pain

• Sciatica and Piriformis syndrome

• Pelvic pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Unexplained nerve pain and numbness

• Repetitive strain ‘injuries’ (such as carpal tunnel syndrome)

• Migraines

• Myofascial pain syndrome

• Tension headaches

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Joint pain attributed to arthritis (not including rheumatoid conditions)

• TMJ disorders

• Tinnitus and other vestibular disorders

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How do I know if my symptoms are neuroplastic?

A few key indicators:

• You've had symptoms for over 6 months (acute pain due to injuries would have healed by this point)

• You have already tried one or more medical solutions

• Symptoms come and go, move around, or appear in multiple locations

• Symptoms started around a stressful time and/or get worse in times of stress

• You identify as someone who is anxious, a worrier, or a people-pleaser

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Explore Dr. Schubiner's official assessment criteria or take this quiz.

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There are some medical doctors who are trained to diagnose neuroplastic pain. However, if 1) you have already visited a medical practitioner and ruled out serious conditions that require urgent intervention, and 2) you have already tried various treatments without success, it is generally safe to try a neural circuit approach.

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How do I get started?

Schedule a free 20 min introductory call with me! We'll share context, talk about the basics of how brain-generated symptoms work, and discuss my approach.

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How long will it take for me to heal?

Healing time varies for each person, but the standard recommendation in the field is to check in on progress after 8-12 sessions. 

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Where do we meet?

I meet with all clients virtually. If you are based in Portland, Oregon we can discuss the option of meeting in person.

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How much does it cost?

• 20 min introductory call: free - A short chat to share context, learn about the basics of how brain-generated symptoms work, and hear about my approach. 

• One-time 60 min Formal Assessment: $175 - If you are not confident that your symptoms are neuroplastic, I offer a one-time 60-min comprehensive assessment for $175. During this session we will thoroughly review your past & current chronic conditions and use assessment criteria created by medical doctors to evaluate your symptoms for key neural circuit indicators. Following the session you will receive clear next steps and key resources to get a head start on your healing journey.

• Weekly 60 min one-on-one coaching sessions: $150/week (billed after each session). Signing up for weekly sessions also includes:​

  • Follow-up emails recapping sessions & outlining actions for the week 

  • Living document where we continuously add to a library of tools & resources 

  • 24/7 support via text and voice note between sessions with a 24-hr response time

• My goal is to provide support to as many folks as possible. If finances are a barrier, ask me about sliding scale pricing.

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Do you take insurance? 

Unfortunately insurance does not cover coaching, but you can use your HSA or FSA.

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What are your qualifications?​

• Certified Holistic Life Coach Practitioner and Chronic Pain Recovery Coach by the MindBody Food Institute

• Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner by the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, listed in their directory of practitioners

• Certified 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Alliance Member

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I have had symptoms for many months or years, can this treatment still help me?​

The amount of time you have been struggling with symptoms does not determine the amount of healing time. Participants in the Boulder Back Pain Study had on average 11 years of pain, and 66% were pain-free or nearly pain-free at the end of four weeks of intensive treatment. As long as you are open and committed to the process, it does not matter how long you have had symptoms.