Healing Bridge Physical Therapy - Chronic Pain Specialists in Bend Oregon

Demystifying Pain
Why do some pains go away, and others seem to linger on and on and on? Why do some people end up with chronic pain, and others don't? Are some pains really "all in your head?" What is the Body - Mind connection when it comes to pain? What does "no pain, no gain" really mean if I'm already in a lot of pain?

Knowledge is Power. Allison Suran regularly offers a dynamic workshops to allow you to get a complete understanding of the difference between pain in your muscles, joints, nerves, and your BRAIN.

Learn how to resolve long lasting pain experiences and what kind of exercise is "safe" even if there is some pain and discomfort. Learn how mindfulness and self-pacing can help you get more done when pain keeps getting in your way. Learn invaluable ways to change the chronic fight-or-flight response to stress and bring moments of peace into your busy life. Stress affects all components of our health: musculo-skeletal, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, emotional, and relational. Discover simple techniques that can be used anytime of the day and night to help notch down the pace of your treadmill that keeps you from enjoying your life to the fullest. Research shows that the number one factor that negatively affects all aspects of health is STRESS. This is also one thing that you CAN control.

Click here to see when these classes are next available.

Click here to view a pdf of an article which was published in the Bend Bulletin about controlling chronic pain.

Click here to view a pdf of an article which was published in the Bend Bulletin about how stress affects our bodies.

Click here to view a pdf of an article which was published in the Bend Bulletin about managing and controlling stress, especially around the holidays.

What people are saying:

"After suffering with chronic pain & dealing with a lot of tension in my body for more than 7 years, I have learned how to relax & strengthen my body. These classes helped reduce my amount of pain with better posture & body movements. For anyone in physical or emotional pain these classes are the best for body, mind & soul." JL " I really enjoyed the Demystifying Pain and Stress Relief classes that Allison gave. They helped me immensely in dealing with my own pain. I use the quick and easy stress relief techniques often and they help me make it through the day. Allison does a very good presentation and I would recommend these classes to anyone in need of help in understanding their pain." CG

" I have been living with and managing chronic pain for over forty years. Allison's classes have been instrumental in supporting me on my journey through my chronic health challenges. The Demystifying Pain class really shed light on the science and neuro-physiology of my pain state. The class assisted me in moving closer to mastering my pain situation by understanding my brain's role in this experience of chronic pain. I am grateful to Allison for her commitment to specializing in serving chronic pain patients." SB

Instructor: Allison Suran Licensed Physical Therapist, 1987 Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, 1996
Based on a life-long passion for helping people, Allison became a Licensed Physical Therapist in 1987. She realized early on that many physical problems have a mental and emotional component and was determined to explore and understand this mind-body connection, as well as the healing process. To further these goals, in 1996 she completed her 4-year training to become a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.

Because of her unique perspective, Allison has focused much of her care with the chronic pain population. Recently the scientific community has been publishing new brain research which validates the mind-body-pain connection.

Allison's focus on caring for people with chronic pain conditions has led her to consolidate these scientific findings into the two classes described in this brochure, offering hope to people with chronic pain. The medical community sees difficult cases of patients experiencing chronic pain and not responding to standard interventions. These people can feel abandoned by the medical system, but there are solutions. Allison and her team of therapists at Healing Bridge Physical Therapy specialize in utilizing effective and proven ways to treat the chronic pain sufferer. For Allison's full biography including Advanced Trainings, please click here.