In today’s video and podcast episode I’m sharing with you the one strange method that reduced my chronic back pain by about 75% in about 30 minutes. Yes, that really happened. And then I’m sharing with you two other instances where my chronic pain disappeared almost completely for a period of time. But, because chronic … Read more
Start here: https://kerstenkimura.com/14-day In today’s episode, my guest is dr Laura Ricci. Laura is a doctor of physical therapy, women’s health advocate, essential oils expert, and an avid weight lifter. Laura struggled with years of chronic migraines and for a period of time, they were literally a daily thing for her. Doctors had no answers … Read more
It’s time for another guest interview. This time, I’m talking to Gaby Whiteside whom I met in a chronic pain recovery group called Pain Free You (link below), when we both had bad chronic pain. Today, Gaby is completely free from chronic pain, lifting weights and saying that she absolutely LOVES the gym! Gaby had … Read more
If you right now have chronic pain or other chronic symptoms / sensations, you may think that strength training is totally impossible for you right now. You might be thinking: I’m too old to start. My body is too weak to start. My chronic pain is too bad to start. I’m too anxious to start. … Read more
Join my FREE workshop for reducing anxiety through somatic exercises and visualization! The workshop takes place on Friday, February 7th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. If this time doesn’t work for you but you would still want to watch the recording afterwards, still sign up so that I can send it to you! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatics-workshop-february/ … Read more
Today is my 40th birthday, and to celebrate that, all my programs are 40% off until Monday, 1/20/2024. I share a bit about each one of these programs and how they can help you in today’s episode, and please click the links below for more information and signing up. Emotionally Fit: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/emotionally-fit Train to Build … Read more
Sign up for my brand new program that starts already THIS SUNDAY 12/22/24!! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatic-soulwork/ It’s called Somatic Soulwork, and it teaches you a variety of different somatic exercises for helping you process anxiety and other intense emotions. As a result, your chronic pain may reduce, your energy can increase, you may start sleeping better, you … Read more
You may have heard that in order to heal from chronic pain and symptoms, you need to create safety in your brain and nervous system. But you might wonder: “Why does my nervous system feel unsafe? I don’t feel unsafe.” That’s right: You may not be in a dangerous situation at all, but your nervous … Read more
Chronic pain (TMS) can be an overwhelming experience, often accompanied by feelings of frustration and self-blame. If you find yourself attributing your pain to personal shortcomings or feeling guilty for not overcoming it more quickly, it’s essential to shift your perspective. Chronic pain is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including childhood events and … Read more
Find my course, Emotionally Fit, here: kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/emotionally-fit/ Use the code OCTOBER to get 15% off AND to get a video + PDF guide for 3 nervous system regulation practices that you can use to bring down anxiety and overwhelm, in less than 4 minutes! You’ve heard me talk several times about how chronic sensations in … Read more
Traditional treatments for chronic pain often focus on physical symptoms, but as we already know, not all chronic pain comes from a physical source. Vulnerability is a powerful approach to healing chronic pain. Vulnerability is often perceived as a weakness, but it is, in fact, a demonstration of strength and courage. It means that you … Read more
Do you remember how you were feeling just before your most major chronic pain or other chronic symptom started? My guess is that there was already something going on before the biggest symptom hit… – Maybe you noticed that you were feeling overwhelmed even by the simplest tasks that never used to be a problem … Read more