Psychosomatic symptoms, also called mindbody disorders, cause troubling physical or psychological symptoms that are very real and in no way made up or imaginary. While these symptoms happen to all of us to some extent and even in positive ways (think: I'm so nervous that I have BUTTERFLIES in my stomach!, blushing or sexual arousal), some people experience symptoms that are far more uncomfortable and life-altering than the feeling of some pretty butterfly fluttering around in their tummies.
TMS (or Tension Myoneural Syndrome) is the term Dr. John Sarno, the pioneer of psychosomatic medicine, developed for this type of pain. His vast body of work has provided us with wonderful concepts and techniques that, when combined with evidence-based psychology, along with skill, patience and caring kindness, help patients to finally FEEL BETTER! and to regain control over their lives!
I am personally a former TMS sufferer and have felt completely well for over 27 years and my extensive specialized professional training in this field has included attending Dr. John Sarno's in-person lecture series for practitioners. I have also completed all of the Master Class Trainings provided by the PPDA (Psychophysiologic Disorder Association), now called the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, of which I'm a long-time member. I take great pride in helping to free patients from their troubling symptoms and from feeling like prisoners of their own minds and bodies.
If you are experiencing psychosomatic symptoms of any kind, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would LOVE to help!
Spoiler Alert: I have a secret passion for helping patients become Migraine Headache free (LIKE ME!), which I accomplish using a simple and wonderful integrative approach that I developed over the past 15 years of practice, called "The Headache Preventive Lifestyle." To date, I have many hundreds of migraineurs reporting complete relief! I hope you will be next :)
*** Of course, I also enjoy treating other TMS symptoms as well. Thank you.
Please note: in order to be a candidate for being treated for psychosomatic pain/symptoms, you have to have already had anything structurally dangerous ruled out by a licensed physician (MD or DO).
Here is my profile link on the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association (PPDA) website:
