The new science of neuroplastic recovery therapy is transforming the treatment of chronic pain and illness.

Resources to Start Your Healing

What are Neuroplastic Symptoms?

Neuroplastic pain and illness are not caused by structural damage or disease. Instead, symptoms result from physical changes in the brain’s nerve pathways. This can cause severe symptoms that often last for years. These are not explained well by diagnostic tests or do not improve as expected with medical treatment. Fortunately, new research has found a pathway to lasting relief from improved nervous system regulation and expanded understanding of your past or present life challenges.

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ATNS Members can access many resources and discounts, but most importantly they help change medical practice so everyone with neuroplastic symptoms can receive the timely, evidence-based care they deserve.

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Digestible

The Brain-Gut Regulation App for IBS Relief

Struggling with pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation and feel like you've tried it all?

Learn how to end the brain-gut miscommunication behind IBS, to finally feel like yourself again.

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Curable

Curable is a mobile app for treating NS, offering a treatment level between a great book and working with a practitioner. Several members of the ATNS Board serve on Curable’s board of advisors.

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Freeme

Freeme is a mobile app that supports recovery from ME/CFS, Long Covid, and related fatigue conditions. It offers science-based tools to regulate the nervous system and manage flares.

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Nervana

Nervana: Chronic Symptom Coach is a mobile app that relieves neuroplastic pain or illness through daily brain retraining micro-lessons, conversations with an AI Coach and personalized information

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Course #1: Neuroplastic Symptoms 101

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the science behind neuroplastic symptoms (NS), fostering a deeper understanding of pain and its root causes. Exploring real patient experiences, contributing factors, and effective treatment methods provides the tools to identify influences in one’s life and discover appropriate solutions for lasting relief. Please note, this course uses psychophysiologic disorders (PPD) terminology."
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Course #2: Challenging Cases

This course builds on the Neuroplastic Symptoms 101 Treatment course and is jargon-free for everyone to benefit from. It provides deeper insights into all patients with NS and advanced techniques of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy by focusing on those who are particularly difficult to diagnose or treat. Please note, this course uses psychophysiologic disorders (PPD) terminology.
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Dr Schechter’s Mind-Body course

Explore an online course designed for those dealing with neuroplastic symptoms. Developed by Dr. David Schechter and TMS therapist Justin Barker, Psy.D., this program offers 39 videos, 9 PDFs, and bonus content, totaling five hours of focused learning. Gain valuable insights and practical tools for your journey to pain relief.
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All the Rage Documentary

A life-changing documentary, ALL THE RAGE, was created by Michael Galinsky and our friends at Rumur and featured John Sarno, MD, and several NS colleagues.
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Pain Brain Documentary

PAIN BRAIN is a feature documentary that explores the new understanding of chronic pain that will provide hope to millions who suffer. As an Executive Producer, ATNS President David Clarke MD led the effort to crowdfund this compelling look at the University of Colorado (Boulder) clinical trial with groundbreaking results. Directed and Edited by Mitch Dickman, Tim Kaminski & Laurie Polisky.
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This Might Hurt Documentary

. A stunning documentary by filmmakers Kent Bassett and Marion Cunningham, THIS MIGHT HURT, follows Howard Schubiner, MD (ATNS Co-Founder) in his work treating, and even curing, patients with neuroplastic symptoms including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, migraine attacks, and other conditions previously thought to be incurable.
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  • I had 23 years of chronic pain. 5 years ago I couldn't walk more than three blocks; now I hike easy 12 miles, do salsa, play pickle ball. I have my life back.

    Jenny F.

  • “These concepts put the joy back into my work.”

    Beth L., MD
    Family Medicine Physician

  • I was trapped in chronic pain. I did MRIs, physical therapy, medications, every foam roller and treatment imaginable. Nothing worked. I came across these resources and live pain-free today.

    Monica S.

  • I am a former semipro cyclist and I used to be partially bedridden on strong painkillers. Today I do 500 mile bike trips without even thinking about my back.

    Alec K.

  • I used to suffer from chronic back pain and it was difficult to get out of bed. Now I run every day and play with my daughter.

    Mary W.

  • I received a diagnosis of Long COVID. I couldn't walk or talk. Now, I can run and dance.

    Camille T.

  • The ATNS is the hub for all mindbody and neuroplastic symptom professionals looking to connect, expand, learn, and hone our trades.

    Michael R.

Recovery Stories
and Science

Common Neuroplastic Conditions

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Long Covid

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Headache or Migraine

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Fibromyalgia

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Chronic Fatigue

A person is holding their stomach and leaning against a wall, possibly experiencing discomfort.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Back or Sciatic Pain

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Vertigo or Dizziness

A person is holding their stomach possibly indicating discomfort or pain.

Pelvic Pain

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Visual Abnormalities

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Chronic Lyme Disease

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Functional Neurologic Disorder

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Interstitial Cystitis

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Other Conditions

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The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to educate the public, patients, and practitioners about diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic pain and illness that affects over 50 million adult Americans. Founded and led by volunteer medical and mental health practitioners, researchers and patient advocates with decades of experience, ATNS provides the information and tools needed to recognize and treat neuroplastic conditions; explains and promotes the latest scientific research; advocates for healthcare policies that support access to quality treatment; and empowers people to advance their own healing.