Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps retrain your brain to better understand your body signals to help lessen pain sensation. PRT is appropriate for nociplastic pain. PRT uses neuroscience, education, and practical tools like Somatic Tracking. The goal is to experience your pain sensation through a lens of safety, reducing fear and changing the neuropathways in the brain. Here is a great video to get you started.
Susan Ward is a seasoned registered social worker with an extensive 29-year career in community and hospital settings, including the last 8 years of The Ottawa Hospital pain clinic. Her compassion and holistic approach has made a significant impact on the lives of countless patients dealing with chronic pain. Committed to making a difference in the lives of those with chronic pain or chronic illness, Susan extends her care through a private practice for people living in Ontario. She holds a certification in pain reprocessing therapy- a mind-body approach to chronic pain. She obtained her master’s degree in social work from the University of Ottawa.