Pain Reprocessing Therapy

Don’t Guess. Assess.

a blank page in a journal to write down signs of neuroplastic pain

Many chronic pain conditions are perpetuated by the misfiring of pain circuits in the brain rather than physical or structural damage in the body. If any of these apply to you, you may benefit from a mind-body therapy called Pain Reprocessing Therapy. This criteria is adapted from Alan Gordon’s Signs of Neuroplastic Pain:

  • Pain or symptoms originated during a time of stress

  • Pain or symptoms originated without injury

  • Pain or symptoms persists long after an injury has healed

  • Symptoms are inconsistent

  • Large number of symptoms

  • Symptoms spread/move

  • Symptoms are triggered by stress

  • Symptoms are triggered by things that are not related to the body or actual symptom

  • Lack of physical diagnosis

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, or victimization

  • Personality traits such as perfectionism, people pleasing, anxiousness, emotional avoidance

PRT What to Expect:

  • Reframe pain as a brain-generated, reversible process (vs. structural damage).

  • Develop self-compassion and reduce fear-based responses to pain.

  • Learn somatic tracking and other mind-body practices to calm the nervous system.

  • Process underlying emotions (e.g., fear, grief, anger) that may drive or amplify pain.

  • Explore the role of personality traits (e.g., people-pleasing, perfectionism) in chronic pain cycles.

  • Practice shifting from vigilance to safety using imagery, movement, and resourcing.

Join the Mind-Body Inspiration Group!

Join the Mind-Body Inspiration Group!

This group is for anyone in need of inspiration and action in their mind-body healing journey! Drop-in to weekly practices informed by Pain Reprocessing Therapy. You can expect greater self-awareness, practical tools for regulating your nervous system, and a sense of connection with others on a similar path.

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In your complimentary call, we’ll talk about your goals and I can help you decide if I’m the right mind-body therapist or coach for you.

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