When we think about childhood trauma, many people imagine dramatic events like abuse or neglect. But trauma often comes in subtler forms: constant criticism, emotional neglect, or learning that your feelings are “too much.” These experiences shape your nervous system from a young age, and over time,...

So many women come to me saying they feel betrayed by their bodies. Maybe pain has kept you from exercising, or stress has led to emotional eating. Maybe you’ve tried every diet, only to feel frustrated and disconnected, feeling ashamed every time you look in the mirror.

What if the missing piece i...

Body Image and Childhood Trauma: Understanding and Healing the Connection 

For many women, body image struggles aren’t just about wanting to “look better.” They’re about deeper wounds, like feelings of not being enough, guilt for taking up space, or shame for having needs. These patterns don’t come...

When people hear the word “trauma,” they often think of major events: violence, accidents, or abuse. But trauma isn’t always about what happened to you. Sometimes it’s about what didn’t happen: not being comforted when you cried, not feeling safe to express anger, or growing up in a household where ...

If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning in bed, asking, “Why is my pain worse at night?”  you’re not alone. Many women I work with feel relatively okay during the day, only to be hit with leg pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, or even throbbing aches in their feet once the lights go out.

This...

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Is neuroplastic pain real?” The short answer is yes, it’s very real. Neuroplastic pain is not “all in your head.” It’s pain generated by changes in the way the nervous system and brain process signals.

The beauty of neuroplas...

If you’ve ever bent over to pick up your shoes and felt a sudden sharp pain in your lower back, or sneezed and thought you’d “thrown your back out,” you know how scary back pain can feel. Many people wonder:

• “Why does my back hurt when I cough?”

• “What’s the best treatment for sudden sharp ...

Most people know that stress can affect mood, sleep, and energy levels, but few realize just how deeply it impacts pain and symptoms in the body. If you’ve ever wondered why your back hurts after a stressful day, why headaches flare up during busy weeks, or even why you seem to gain weight from stre...

Most of us have experienced pain after a workout at some point. Sometimes it’s that familiar muscle soreness, but other times it feels more concerning, like back pain after a back workout, jaw pain after workout, or even pelvic pain after workout. These sensations can make you wonder:
Am I hurting m...

When most women come to me, they tell me the same thing: “I feel safe in my body.”

And when we try to do somatic exercises, they can't feel their body, other than pain.

They’re caught in constant thought spirals, stuck in stress, and unsure how to break free.

And here’s the truth: you can’t start...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight while also struggling with pain, fatigue, or stress, you know how overwhelming it can feel. Diets tell you to count calories. Doctors tell you to exercise more. Friends say, “Just stay motivated.”

But what if weight loss and pain relief weren’t about pushing hard...

If you’ve been working hard on your health journey and suddenly hit a weight loss plateau, you know how frustrating it feels. You’re eating well, exercising, maybe even tracking your food, and still the scale just won’t budge. It's defeating.

Most advice you’ll find online says it’s about calories ...