Chronic Pain Treatment
At Orchard Physical Therapy + Coaching, I specialize in providing chronic pain physical therapy and pain recovery treatment for adults in the Bend, OR community and beyond.
It makes so much sense that you feel exhausted.
You’ve been living with chronic or persistent pain and have tried traditional pain care like PT, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and/or pain specialists only to feel like your symptoms have been dismissed or misunderstood.
Here’s what you need to know…
Your pain is real and it’s complex.
You are not alone and you are not broken.
Pain is influenced by more than your tissues, movement patterns, or posture. Your nervous system, sleep, stress levels, lifestyle, and pace of life all shape your pain experience.
That’s why I take a holistic, trauma-informed, mind-body approach to chronic pain physical therapy.
Together, we’ll support your body and nervous system by integrating:
Pain science education
Mindfulness practices and nervous system regulation
Well-being coaching to support stress, sleep, nutrition, hydration, and physical activity
Gentle movement practices, pacing, and a gradual return to activity
Your relationship to your pain can change - from fear and frustration to curiosity and compassion. This shift can help you re-engage in your life, relationships, and work in ways that are fulfilling and meaningful for you.
Chronic neck and back pain
Chronic muscle pain or tenderness
Chronic joint pain or instability
Persistent pain after an injury or surgery
Unpredictable pain or flare-ups
Pain that moves around
Postural pain
Fear of movement after injury
Common chronic pain issues I treat:
Have tried traditional approaches to pain care and haven’t experienced the results they were hoping for
Are looking for care that feels calm, compassionate, and attuned to their pace (not rushed or overstimulating)
Are open to exploring different approaches to pain management as a path to rebuild a sense of trust, safety, and agency
Are ready to take ownership of their healing journey and want a guide to support and empower them along the way
Value whole-person, personalized care that’s nervous-system and trauma-informed
My approach to chronic pain PT is best received by people who…
What you can expect at Orchard Physical Therapy + Coaching in Bend, OR
One-on-One Sessions
It’s just you and me during your sessions, so you’ll receive my undivided attention with no distractions for your whole session.
Private Treatment Studio
A space for you to share your concerns and for us to work together to find a solution to support your healing.
Holistic + Integrative Treatment
Hands on therapy, cupping, scraping, myofascial release
Movement re-education, strengthening, mobility work
Nervous system care, mind-body connection, mindfulness, pain science education
Individualized Plan
Personalized plan that meets your body and nervous system where you are and builds your capacity in alignment with your goals.
In-Network Insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
PacificSource
Motor Vehicle Accident
Most insurance plans cover physical therapy, though you may have a copay, co-insurance, or deductible.
If you are uncertain of your physical therapy benefits, please contact me and I will help you determine your benefits to the best of my abilities. It is always in your best interest to understand your insurance benefits by contacting your insurance company directly.
*Please Note: I am NOT a contracted provider with Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan, Medicare, or supplemental Medicare insurance plans.
Out-of-Network
If you have an insurance plan other than Blue Cross/Blue Shield or PacificSource, I offer cash pay physical therapy.
Initial Evaluation and Treatment (75 min) $185*
Follow-up Treatment Sessions (60 min) $150*
Payment is due at the time of service.
Upon request, you will be provided with a detailed receipt which you may submit to your insurance provider for out-of-network reimbursement.
*Sliding Scale pricing from $75 - $125 is available to help make my services accessible, regardless of income. For more info and to request a sliding scale rate, please complete this form.
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FAQs
Chronic Pain PT
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My work is rooted in orthopedic physical therapy, but my approach is shaped by the understanding that pain and healing are not just physical, they’re also shaped by our nervous system, emotions, stress, and lived experience.
I draw on training in coaching, nervous system support, trauma-informed care, and pain science to offer support that treats the whole person.
I believe the highest care is delivered in a one-on-one setting, so you’ll see me for each treatment and will never be passed off to an aide or tech throughout the course of your care.
All treatments take place in a private treatment studio.
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With chronic pain PT we’ll spend time understanding how your pain is showing up for you and the impacts of your lifestyle and nervous system on your pain and flare-ups.
When you’ve been dealing with chronic pain, the pain itself can become a stressor.
Together, we’ll explore ways to understand pain so pain feels less scary or overwhelming.
Often, you shift from “what went wrong?” to “what’s my pain trying to communicate to me?”
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A session might include:
Talking about how pain works
Re-building trust and connection with your body through mindfulness and nervous system support practices
Re-introducing movement at a pace that feels right for your body
Hands-on treatments like massage, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, scraping, and/or cupping therapy
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When you’ve tried so many treatments and are still in pain, it’s easy to feel like nothing will work.
Together, we’ll spend time exploring what you’ve already tried and where we can take a different approach.
We’ll look at when your pain tends to show up and how your life and nervous system influence your pain.
We’ll talk about how pain works, so it feels less overwhelming and confusing, incorporate mindfulness practices, and you’ll learn how to balance activity and rest so you don’t end up in boom-bust cycles where you do too much and then crash.
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Absolutely!
We don’t need a clear diagnosis to help you start feeling better.
We can look at how your pain shows up, what makes it better or worse, and how it’s affecting your life and well-being.
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Your fear of movement making your pain worse is so understandable.
My approach to chronic pain physical therapy is to gradually introduce movement.
We’ll start with exploring what movement patterns and activities you feel safe doing, then slowly re-introduce movements you’ve been unsure about.
We won’t rush into anything and will always honor when you or your body says “nope, this movement is not for me right now.”
This approach is especially helpful if you’ve felt stuck in fear of movement or worry about making your pain worse.
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Yes!
All of these conditions benefit from understanding how pain works, mindfulness and nervous system support practices, re-introduction of activity while avoiding boom-bust cycles, self massage, and hands-on therapies.
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This is really based on the individual, but for folks who are open to exploring new approaches to chronic pain treatment and are wanting a holistic approach to their care, we can often see progress in 8-12 visits.
Now, this does not mean your pain will go away completely in that timeframe, but you might notice that pain feels less overwhelming or you’re able to do more with less fear.