Pain to Gain

The "Pain to Gain" program is a transformative 6-month journey designed to help you “handle your pain pain” rather than your pain handling you. This in turn enhances your overall well-being. Through a series of structured steps, you'll gain the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of your pain and improve your life, health, and career engagement.

The program is divided into ten steps spread across six months:

- Month 1: Individualized Assessments and Vision, this creates a program that will be unique to you and your needs.

- Months 2-3: Experience the 7 Week PQ Program

- Month 4: Simple Stories and Exercise for Pain

- Month 5: Improve Sleep and Explore Non-Pharmacological Options

- Month 6: Broaden Knowledge of Lifestyle Medicine and Wrap-Up

-Months 1-4-5-6: you will have bi monthly 1:1 Coaching Calls and portal videos and or worksheets on the alternate weeks.

-Months 2-3: you will be part of a PQ cohort which will be weekly group meetings as well as the app driven content

PQ or Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine centers on the concept of improving mental fitness by identifying and reducing the influence of negative self-talk or "Saboteurs," that undermine personal success and happiness as well as contribute to chronic pain. Chamine introduces the idea of the "Positive Intelligence Quotient" (PQ), which measures the ratio of time your mind serves you versus sabotages you. You will experience practical insights and exercises to strengthen the "Sage" brain, promoting resilience, positivity, and improved decision-making in both personal and professional life. AND - decreased pain.

In the first month, we'll conduct personalized assessments to understand your unique pain experience and health status. You'll also explore your goals and envision your future with tools like the Saboteur Assessment and a Lifestyle Medicine assessment. This creates a program that will be unique to you.

The PQ program is a renowned 7-week course focused on building mental fitness by shifting from a fear-based mindset to one of calm and confidence. It involves app-driven content and weekly group coaching sessions.

Exercise is a critical component for easing chronic pain both short term and long term. During the program, you'll learn how individualized exercise strategies can help control and reduce pain. We'll focus on pacing and graded exposure to ensure safe and effective activity.

Quality sleep is essential for reducing pain and enhancing overall health. In month five, you'll learn strategies for improving sleep hygiene and how good sleep habits can positively impact pain and daily function today and for your future health.

There is a $300 enrollment fee. The program costs $3200 if paid in full or $597/month for six months.

The focus of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) is overcoming pain using non pharmacological and non surgical strategies. In month five, we provide an overview of 22+ evidence-based options for easing pain and enhancing function , allowing you to choose methods that best suit your needs.

While medication and surgery are sometimes necessary - they often are not. This program can replace many meds and can also be a complement to them if needed and guided through your physician.

By the end of the program, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how pain works and lifestyle factors affecting your pain. You'll possess a range of tools and strategies for ongoing self-treatment, empowering you to make informed decisions throughout your personal health journey.

To join the program, simply contact me to schedule your assessment and jump-start session! If you decide to join within 24 hours, the down payment will be waived, and you'll only need to pay the first month's fee to get started.

It's both! Months 1-4-5-6 are 1:1 sessions every other week. During months 2-3, you will be in a PQ group with weekly group coaching. There are strong benefits to both formats helping you reach your goals.