Currently, I work primarily with women, and occasionally with men, who are living with chronic pain conditions and want to move forward in their lives, despite the pain.  I work with clients who are ready for guidance in making positive shifts in their focus and perceptions.  If you have practiced mindful awareness in some form or another in the past, so much the better, although it’s not a prerequisite for our work together. Currently, I have limited spaces available, and therefore I am only working with those whom I feel are best suited for this work together.  During our initial conversation we will assess whether this is the best place for you to be at this time.  I want both of us to feel confident that we work well together and that you can make progress in our work.  If I feel that your needs may be better suited elsewhere, I will tell you so, and I will offer recommendations you may wish to consider.  I genuinely have your best interest at heart.

You may be ready for coaching if you can be open to imagining a life alongside chronic pain without being governed by it.  Oftentimes, simply being genuinely open to that possibility is the right first step to empowerment and moving on a forward path.  Remember, this coaching is not a substitute for standard medical or psychological care, but it can be a welcome supplement and a catalyst for growth and change in the right direction.  We can discuss helpful strategies to help you get there.  Ultimately, the journey is yours, and it’s as unique as you are

Our 55-minute, virtual coaching sessions will include discussions of topics I’ve prepared in advance, with space allowed for a deeper dive into specific topics most relevant for you. The coaching services aim to provide clients with strategies to build resilience and personal empowerment, identifying areas for improvement in setting boundaries and speaking to your needs, helping you reassess reasonable expectations for yourself, reestablishing a positive relationship to your body, reclaiming your identity and many other topics involving you taking active steps toward growth and expansive thinking. We will work with reflective questions and other supplemental materials to encourage self-inquiry and personal growth. As someone who understands the unpredictable nature of chronic pain, these won’t be “assigned” as homework in the traditional sense, allowing for flexibility and flow in our work together. Essentially, this is a learning experience. We’ll celebrate the victories and identify areas needing more attention and focus. You can expect a compassionate and empathetic space with someone who has the lived experience of navigating chronic pain and understands. Here’s what we don’t do in our coaching sessions: We don’t discuss medical treatments for pain or recommend medications, and we don’t go into the medical aspect of pain other than to validate and acknowledge the journey you’ve been on thus far. Instead, we focus on helping you build a toolbox of strategies to help you feel more empowered and resilient, starting TODAY.

I understand the unique challenges of life alongside chronic pain, and I certainly don’t want to “add to your plate.” I don’t assign “homework” in the traditional sense. That being said, I ask that you keep an open mind and be open to possibilities and opportunities for positive growth that may be hidden within these circumstances and be willing to implement the strategies presented. You may be given topics to consider and put into practice as you’re able, as well as additional materials and resources. I ask that you come to the sessions with a growth mindset, a sense of curiosity, a commitment to peace and the willingness to take an active role in empowering yourself. I do encourage taking notes during our sessions as well as journaling.

No.  Although we will absolutely validate your experience and acknowledge all you’ve been through up to this point, our focus will center on where we go starting TODAY.  In fact, I find that many people can feel triggered by recounting a difficult medical story, and our work deliberately avoids even the medical jargon that so many of us have already been overwhelmed by.  We will favor authentic dialogue about where we go from right here, right now.