Here’s what pain is really trying to tell you
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Reader, If you’ve ever felt like pain is taking over your body—and your life—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. When I was just 12, I had my first encounter with persistent pain. A back injury that showed up unexpectedly and lingered much longer than expected. That early experience shaped how I saw my body—and for a while, I felt broken. But over the past 25 years—as a clinical exercise physiologist, kinesiologist, and yoga therapist—I’ve discovered something powerful: Pain is not the enemy. It’s not a diagnosis. It’s not a punishment. And it’s definitely not the end of your story. This is exactly why I created the free video series: Move Smart, Feel Better: A New Approach to Pain In Episode 1, I invite you to reframe pain in a completely different way— not as something to fear or fight, but as a message from your body. 🧠 In this short video, you’ll learn:
Whether you’ve been living with pain for years or it’s just starting to slow you down, this is the first step to building a new relationship with movement—and with your body. 🎥 Watch Episode 1: Why Your Pain Isn’t the Real Problem (and What To Do About It) This series will release one video per week over the next five weeks. Subscribe while you're there so you don’t miss a thing. You’re not broken. Let’s explore the path forward together. Be well and happy moving, Lisa Supporting you in your physical activity journey.Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.
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