Individualized
Mind-body Coaching
for recovery from chronic illness, chronic pain and other neuro-plastic or stress-related symptoms
I help people recover from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue and other neuro-plastic symptoms* using proven mind-body approaches based in science (and a little soul).
I have been there myself, and I understand how debilitating, frustrating, and overwhelming living with chronic pain and symptoms can be.
The good news is that the latest pain science shows that you can feel and function better (even eliminate pain and symptoms) without surgery, pharmaceuticals, ongoing physical therapy or any physical interventions.
I am trained in the latest pain science tools and approaches, which I will help you incorporate into your life. But I see my main job as helping you learn to love and trust yourself, and all parts of yourself.
We don’t do this by necessarily trying to “fix” ourselves or even “get rid of” the pain or symptoms. We don’t do this by throwing a bunch of tools at it, or going for a quick, easy fix (although tools do help, and sometimes improvements happen quickly and easily!). We heal by befriending ourselves, and all parts of ourselves.
My approach is compassionate, gentle, adaptable, and individualized. I want to help you learn to feel good again, and get your life back. A recent client shared:
"It's hard to describe how good I felt in Sarah's presence. She was so warm, compassionate and supportive - and I never felt judged or self-conscious. I felt listened to, respected and encouraged. The mood in our sessions was relaxed and positive, and I always came away feeling affirmed, good about my progress and more optimistic about the future."
I think we could be a good fit if you:
Have had pain or other symptoms* interfere with your life for at least 6 months;
Have already gone the traditional medical route to rule out anything major that needs to be medically treated;
Identify as conscientious, sensitive, a people-pleaser, prone to worry, or a perfectionist;
Are open to the idea of your physical body being affected by your brain, nervous system, and emotions.
*Symptoms or conditions that are commonly neuro-plastic (aka TMS or Mind-Body Syndrome) include:
fibromyalgia, dizziness, POTS, anxiety, multiple chemical sensitivies, tension headaches, chronic fatigue, parasthesias (numbness, tingling, burning), tinnitus, migraine headaches, back pain, neck pain, TMJ, sciatica, IBS, and more.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical provider or a licensed mental health provider. I do not diagnose or treat any medical or mental health conditions. Any information provided here on my website is meant to serve as tools for self-help for personal use at your own discretion in conjunction with therapists, medical professionals, or other licensed professionals that serve your needs.
The Process:
Our sessions will include a combination of conversation and guided real-time mind-body practices. Everyone is unique and in a different place on their recovery journey. I aim to meet you where you are, so we build the process together, as we go, but it might include the following phases (which are not expected to be linear):
Phase 1: Getting to know each other and building trust; making mind-body connections in your own story and life; checking in with your values and setting goals for how you want to feel.
Phase 2: Finding ways of feeling good / building comfort and safety in your body; individualized education about mind-body science; guided somatic mind-body practices (live in session, and one recorded specifically for you after 2-3 sessions).
Phase 3: Going a bit deeper into befriending the different parts of ourselves and/or our emotions.
Phase 4: Integrating all this self-love, inner change and growth into our daily lives. Celebrating wins and adjusting goals.
Timeline/ packages:
Everyone is different, and I like to work with you in a way that suits you. I recommend a minimum of 6 to 12 sessions to start, scheduled approximately weekly, but feel free to schedule in a way that works for you (e.g. twice a week or every 10 days).
2024 Prices:
20-minute Exploratory Conversation: FREE
1-hour session: $90
6-session package: $500
12-session package: $900
Testimonials
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"The coaching experience with Sarah was wonderful. I felt expertly guided, informed and encouraged. It helped me immensely, both in changing my relationship with my physical pain and in giving me a more positive outlook on life in general."
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"It's hard to describe how good I felt in Sarah's presence. She was so warm, compassionate and supportive - and I never felt judged or self-conscious. I felt listened to, respected and encouraged. The mood in our sessions was relaxed and positive, and I always came away feeling affirmed, good about my progress and more optimistic about the future."
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"Sarah is so wonderful, natural and effective at coaching. I will be highly recommending her to others who face mind-body challenges. She has started me on a life-changing journey!"