I lived with a debilitating chronic pain condition for ten years.

It affected nearly every part of my life — work, relationships, physical activity, and my sense of safety in my own body. I know how overwhelming it can feel when your body seems unpredictable or unsafe.

My recovery began when I worked with a practitioner using a brain-based approach similar to the one I now practice. I went from feeling helpless and hopeless to essentially pain-free within weeks. The shift was profound — understanding my nervous system and reducing fear changed everything.

The experience was so unexpected and impactful that it was later featured in a thoughtful, in-depth Vox article on this approach — one I often recommend for its clear blend of science and lived experience. (Can’t access that article? Here’s a PDF version.)