Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms

Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms We are a nonprofit founded by physicians and psychologists dedicated to relieving your chronic symptoms.
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WHAT WE DO
✅ Educate health professionals and the public
✅ Provide recovery resources for patients
✅ Advise healthcare organizations and awareness projects
✅ Sponsor clinical research
✅ Raise awareness globally

WHAT IS PPD? Psychophysiologic Disorders (PPD) is the clinical term for mindbody symptoms. PPD are physical conditions and pain symptoms in the body that develop in response to stress, tra

uma and other psychological factors. These mindbody symptoms can affect almost any structure, organ system or region of the body. Conditions such as chronic pain, migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, and pelvic pain syndromes are just a few of the very real chronic conditions that can be diagnosed as PPD. In fact, you may be surprised by just how many different symptoms are actually mindbody disorders. The good news is that after years of clinical research, there is now evidence that many of these mindbody symptoms (previously thought to be incurable) can be relieved and even cured without surgery, physical therapy or medication. With an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, sufferers can achieve relief from their chronic pain. Learn more at EndChronicPain.org

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07/30/2026

A growing body of research is changing the conversation around chronic symptoms.

Elizabeth wanted more people to hear the message she received early in her own journey: that emotions and physical symptoms are connected. Today, clinicians have an expanding scientific foundation to help them bring that conversation into patient care with greater confidence.

And when they do, patients often describe something they’ve been searching for all along: feeling truly seen, heard, and understood.

Introducing the Early Career Special Interest Group! This group is created to support members who are building their car...
07/29/2026

Introducing the Early Career Special Interest Group! This group is created to support members who are building their careers in the field of neuroplastic health.

This SIG will provide opportunities for education, professional development, and community building, giving early career members a place to connect, learn, and grow alongside others.

The Early Career SIG is open to all ATNS members!

Interested in creating a Special Interest Group of your own? DM us to learn more!

Your pain is real. Understanding where it’s coming from is an important part of finding the right path forward.In a rand...
07/28/2026

Your pain is real. Understanding where it’s coming from is an important part of finding the right path forward.

In a randomized clinical trial of people living with chronic primary back pain, 66% of participants who received Pain Reprocessing Therapy were pain-free or nearly pain-free after treatment, even though they had been living with pain for an average of 10 years.

Pain Reprocessing Therapy is designed to help patients understand and respond differently to pain that may be generated or amplified by learned brain pathways.

As research continues to grow, studies like this are helping us better understand neuroplastic pain and the evidence-based approaches that may help some people recover.

Source: Ashar et al., JAMA Psychiatry (2022). Five-year follow-up: Ashar et al. (2025).

07/27/2026

Michael knows this work from both sides. As a mind-body pelvic health specialist, he has helped more than 1,000 men improve their symptoms. But his understanding of this work also comes from his own experience.

Michael saw a direct connection between his own symptoms getting worse and the patterns, emotions, and experiences that were influencing his body. Then, as he worked with clients, he began seeing many of them have those same realizations.

As they started making changes and understanding the connection between the brain, body, and nervous system, they began to see improvements, too.

Today, Michael is able to do things he couldn’t do when chronic symptoms were controlling his life, including something as simple as going to the bathroom without difficulty.

For anyone struggling with pelvic symptoms, pain, or feeling like their body is stuck in a cycle, Michael’s story offers a reminder that there may be more to the picture than you realize.

Early-bird pricing for the ATNS Conference 2026 ends THIS SUNDAY, July 26, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunit...
07/24/2026

Early-bird pricing for the ATNS Conference 2026 ends THIS SUNDAY, July 26, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity.

Join a community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates coming together to explore new perspectives, share ideas, and advance the understanding of neuroplastic symptoms.

If you’ve been thinking about attending, now is the time to register. (Link in bio.)

07/23/2026

Charlie spent years doing what he was trained to do. 

As a physical therapist, he specialized in manual therapies and bodywork. But over time, he began to realize something was missing. Not because those approaches had no value, but because they didn’t fully explain why some people continued to experience chronic symptoms.

That question led him to study neuroplasticity. 

What he learned transformed the way he understands pain, treats patients, and thinks about recovery. 

Hope grows with understanding. As we continue learning more about neuroplastic symptoms, we’re uncovering new ways to support healing and recovery. 

07/22/2026

One of the hardest conversations around chronic pain isn’t whether the symptoms are real.

It’s helping people understand that real pain can also be caused by the brain and nervous system.

As a practitioner, Rae has seen how difficult this conversation can be, especially for people who have spent years being told something is physically wrong. She understands that struggle personally. After experiencing debilitating back pain herself, she began exploring the role of trauma, repressed emotions, and the brain-body connection in her own healing.

Acknowledging the role of the brain doesn’t dismiss someone’s pain. It validates the whole person and opens the door to new possibilities for understanding and recovery.

Every year, we hear from attendees who leave the ATNS Conference feeling encouraged, challenged, and inspired by what th...
07/21/2026

Every year, we hear from attendees who leave the ATNS Conference feeling encouraged, challenged, and inspired by what they’ve learned and the people they’ve met.

ATNS Conference 2026 is an opportunity to explore the latest science, hear from leading voices in the field, and connect with a community committed to advancing neuroplastic symptom treatment and recovery.

We hope you’ll join us in Dallas, October 15–17.

Register today through the link in our bio.

What if healing isn’t about trying harder?Many people navigating chronic symptoms unknowingly place enormous pressure on...
07/20/2026

What if healing isn’t about trying harder?

Many people navigating chronic symptoms unknowingly place enormous pressure on themselves to recover the “right” way. But perfectionism and self-criticism can become part of the cycle that keeps us stuck.

Join Lauren Garchow for an honest conversation about breaking free from perfectionism, building self-trust, and creating space for healing with greater compassion.

Register through the link in our bio.

07/15/2026

When your pain is at its worst, even a good night’s sleep can feel out of reach. Kelly tried everything. Then he discovered neuroplastic symptoms and recovery.

He didn’t wake up one day completely better. Recovery came one small step at a time.

Then one day, he realized he was sleeping again.

He was saying yes to things he hadn’t been able to do in years. Kayaking. Going to events. Spending time outside. Living instead of just managing symptoms.

If you’re in the middle of your own journey with chronic symptoms, know that recovery is possible.

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