Start Here (If You’re New to This Work)

If you’re just beginning to explore the mind-body connection in chronic pain and symptoms, these are the best entry points:

• 📚The Way Out (Alan Gordon)
  A clear, accessible introduction to pain reprocessing and how the brain can learn to reduce chronic pain.

• 🎧The Cure For Chronic Pain (Nicole Sachs)

  Nicole Sachs’s podcast is how I got my start into the world of healing from chronic pain. Start at the very beginning and listen to her first few episodes in order, to get a sense of her process, then jump around by topic or interview that interests you.

• Curable
  A structured program combining education, exercises, and guided practices for chronic pain recovery. This app is great if you don’t know where to begin and want to try a little of everything.

• Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
  An evidence-based approach focused on changing how the brain interprets and responds to pain signals. I am trained in PRT and this is one of the modalities I use to help people get out of pain.

These resources can help you begin to understand what is happening in your brain and nervous system, in regards to chronic pain and symptoms, and what to do about it.

Understanding Chronic Pain & Symptoms

These resources go deeper into the science and psychology of chronic conditions:

• Boulder Back Pain Study
  Research demonstrating the effectiveness of brain-based approaches to chronic pain.

• Fibromyalgia
  Information on how widespread pain conditions may be connected to nervous system processes.

• Minorities and chronic disease
  Explores how lived experience, stress, and systemic factors impact health and symptoms.

Nervous System & Mind-Body Tools

These resources focus on regulation, awareness, and working with the body:

• Vagus nerve
  Learn how the nervous system influences pain, fatigue, and other symptoms.

• Neural Pathways
  How patterns in the brain are formed—and how they can change.

• Vagus Nerve Reset

  • More Vagus Strenthening Exercises
    Practical tools to support regulation and safety in the body.

Programs & Apps 📱

• Curable – Guided chronic pain recovery program based on neuroscience

• FreeMe – Support for fatigue-related conditions like ME/CFS and Long COVID

• Nervana – AI-based coaching for chronic symptoms and nervous system regulation

These can be helpful if you prefer a structured, self-guided approach.

Podcasts 🎧

• The Cure For Chronic Pain by Nicole Sachs, LCSW

• Tell Me About Your Pain by Alan Gordon and Alon Ziv

• Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain by Sean Hershey

• The Curiosity Cure by Deb Malkin

• The Story Behind the Symptoms with Dr. David Clarke

• The Science Behind the Symptoms with Howard Schubiner

These are great for ongoing learning and reinforcement.

Books 📚

• The Way Out by Alan Gordon

• The Meaning of Truth by Nicole Sachs LCSW

• Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety by Nicole Sachs LCSW

• Unlearn Your Pain by Howard Schubiner

Books are often where things “click” for people.

Websites

• Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS)

  • This page has great additional resources, including their annual conference.

• ATNS Symptom Checklist

  • Find out if your symptoms may be neuroplastic in nature. If they are, it’s good news!

• The Cure For Chronic Pain

  • This podcast is how I got started in my own healing from chronic pain. Start with episode 1.

• Pain Reprocessing Therapy

  • Learn more about the treatment itself.

These offer additional education and structured pathways.

When to Consider Additional Support

Many people make meaningful progress using these resources on their own.

You might benefit from working with someone if:

• You understand the concepts but can’t seem to apply them

• Your symptoms feel stuck or cyclical

• You’re dealing with fear, frustration, or overwhelm

• You want more personalized guidance

This work often isn’t about more information—it’s about how your nervous system is processing that information.

Working Together

I specialize in helping people work with the brain and nervous system to reduce chronic pain and symptoms using a neuroplasticity-based approach.

If you’re looking for support, you can learn more about my approach to chronic pain therapy here.

Or schedule a consultation

Feeling overwhelmed?

If this feels like a lot, you’re not alone. A good place to start is simply choosing one book or resource and getting familiar with the ideas. You don’t need to do everything at once.

Common Questions

Can chronic pain really be reversed?
In many cases, yes—especially when pain is driven by nervous system and brain-based processes rather than ongoing structural damage. And it’s not just limited to pain! Our brains and nervous systems, for better and worse, are capable of all kinds of strange and cool things—even sending out danger signals such as pain, digestive issues, dizziness, tinnitus, and more—in error! When this is the case, we can teach your brain and nervous system to turn these erroneous signals off. Don’t worry, I can help you assess what is going on in your body.

What are mind-body symptoms?
Symptoms that are real and physical, but driven or maintained by the brain and nervous system rather than injury or disease. Often people hear “it’s all in your head,” and that’s not what this is at all. However, we do have to work with your brain and your nervous system, not just your body, to get you out of pain, anxiety, and other symptoms.

Do I need therapy to get better?
Not always. Many people can heal using resources like the ones above. Therapy or coaching can help when you feel stuck or want more support. You know what works best for you, and I’m here to help if you feel stuck.

Chronic pain and mind-body symptoms are often driven by patterns in the brain and nervous system, rather than ongoing physical damage. This is a great resource for assessing your own pain and symptoms: ATNS Symptom Checklist