My Story
When My Pain Began
I began experiencing medically unexplainable wrist pain in 2016, shortly after graduating college. Over time, the pain slowly spread throughout my entire body, and daily life became increasingly difficult.
Within a few years, I was spending most days in bed or using a wheelchair, unable to work, and feeling terrified about what was happening to me. Along with joint and musculoskeletal pain, I experienced symptoms like chronic rashes, migraines, nausea, anxiety, shin splints, and even changes in my vision.
Searching for Answers
Over the course of five years, I saw 24 specialists, tried more than 20 medications and supplements, and X-rays, MRIs, CTAs, and hundreds of blood tests — yet no one could explain what was happening or offer relief. Each appointment left me feeling a little more discouraged, and I began to believe that this might simply be my life now.
During this period, I relied on a wheelchair for everyday life. This experience deeply shaped the empathy and understanding I bring to my work today.
Discovering Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Everything changed when a friend sent me an interview with Alan Gordon, the founder of the Pain Psychology Center. In the video, he described neuroplastic pain — pain that is very real but generated by the brain rather than by structural damage.
For the first time in years, I felt a spark of recognition and hope: this sounds like me.
I immediately read his book, The Way Out, and felt deeply seen. I finally had an explanation for what I had been experiencing — and, even more importantly, I discovered that recovery was possible.
What Changed Everything
I began working with a Pain Reprocessing Therapist and slowly started applying neuroplastic principles to my daily life. Progress came gradually, but it came. I will never forget moments like singing for the first time in years without jaw pain, walking into a grocery store on my own, or visiting a friend without needing my wheelchair.
Each small step felt like getting a piece of my life back. Healing didn’t happen overnight, but it was real — and it changed everything.
Why I Do This Work Now
I understand firsthand how chronic pain can interrupt every part of life — your plans, your relationships, your independence, and your hope for the future. I spent years feeling alone, confused, and scared, convinced that nothing would ever change.
Because of my own experience, I hold deep empathy for anyone currently struggling. I know what it feels like to be in pain, and I know what the healing process looks like from the inside. My work is grounded in compassion, safety, and an unwavering belief in your capacity to heal and grow. It would be an honor to support you in your journey.
Where I am Today
Today, I am an advanced-status Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapy Practitioner through the Pain Reprocessing Center and an ICF-accredited Certified Life Coach. I have completed more than 70 hours of workshops and training focused on understanding and healing chronic neuroplastic pain.
I integrate evidence-based PRT tools, mind-body practices like Somatic Tracking, and my lived experience to help clients reconnect with safety, trust, and ease in their bodies. My goal is to walk alongside you as you rediscover your strength, your resilience, and your sense of possibility.
If any part of my story resonates with you, I would love to connect and learn more about your own journey toward healing.