What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)?

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an innovative, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals overcome chronic pain by addressing its root causes in the brain. Developed by neuroscientists and psychologists, PRT is grounded in the understanding that chronic pain is often not solely due to structural damage or injury but can be perpetuated by maladaptive neural pathways in the brain. This means that the brain can become "stuck" in a cycle of sending pain signals, even when there is no ongoing tissue damage. PRT works to "retrain" the brain by breaking this cycle, helping clients reinterpret pain signals and reduce or eliminate chronic pain over time.

What Can Clients Expect?

In Pain Reprocessing Therapy, clients can expect a structured, compassionate, and educational approach to healing. I will guide you through techniques designed to shift your relationship with pain, helping you understand that your pain is not a sign of harm but rather a misfire in the brain's signaling system. Sessions often include a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness exercises. You'll learn to identify and challenge fear-based thoughts about pain, cultivate a sense of safety in your body, and engage in movements or activities that reinforce the message that you are not in danger.

Clients often report feeling more empowered and hopeful as they begin to see their pain as something that can change rather than a fixed, unmanageable condition. Over time, many experience a significant reduction in pain levels, increased mobility, and a greater sense of control over their lives. PRT is not about ignoring pain but rather about understanding it differently and creating new, healthier neural pathways that support healing and well-being. This approach is particularly effective for conditions like chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, and other pain disorders where traditional medical interventions have not provided relief.