In my previous post, I mentioned Howard Schubiner, who is doing wonderful work with chronic pain patients in Michigan. Since then I have talked with him and learned about two groups here in California that he thinks are great.
- David Schechter, MD, who also worked with Dr. Sarno and has a practice in Los Angeles. He wrote the book Think Away Your Pain.
http://www.schechtermd.com for office info
http://www.mindbodymedicine.com for pain info - Alan Gordon, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain. http://www.painpsychologycenter.com/how-it-works.html . 70% of Pain Psychology Center patients are seen over Skype. This is great for people outside the LA area. A study has shown that internet based counseling can be very effective.
I live in Canada and would like to find help for a 12 yr chronic pain condition. I know its a brain sensitization issue and am looking for a good therapist that can use biofeedback in the Barrie or Toronto area. That’s in Ontario Canada. If you could refer someone I would appreciate it. My insurance coverage makes out of country skype sessions not feasible as I need a Canadian licenced therapist thanks for all you do
I am glad that you know that your pain is due to a brain sensitization issue! That is half the battle. I’m sorry, but I don’t know therapists in Canada. As far as biofeedback goes, why not try hand warming in your own home? Learning to warm your hands with your mind can be done with a Stress Thermometer https://bio-medical.com/stress-thermometer-sc911.html or with a wireless baby thermometer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015Z7IXM4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that can be coupled to a cell phone. A useful website is http://pain-focus.com/biofeedback-valuable-technique-chronic-pain/