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Do we Subconsciously Block Healing? How to Overcome Resistance to Healing with Hypnosis
Have you ever found yourself on a journey to healing, consciously wanting relief and transformation, yet feeling as if something keeps holding you back? This is more common than many people realize. Despite our best intentions, there can be hidden, subconscious barriers that resist change—even when it’s change for the better. These “resistances” often stem from deep-seated beliefs, fears, or hidden benefits in remaining where we are, even in discomfort. Hypnosis offers a powe

Katie Potratz
7 min read


Your Mind is Medicine: How Your Thoughts Impact Physical Health
What if I told you that your thoughts have the power to heal? That the way you think and the beliefs you hold could play as big a role in your health as diet, exercise, or even genetics? This isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a powerful reality that science is beginning to unveil. The mind and body are deeply interconnected, and our thought patterns can either drain us, keeping us locked in cycles of stress and illness, or become an incredible source of strength, resilience, a

Katie Potratz
8 min read


Pain Relief and Accelerated Healing After Surgery with Hypnosis and Pain Reprocessing Therapy
When we’re faced with surgery, the expectation of pain and the unknowns of recovery can be just as daunting as the procedure itself. But what if I told you that the pain we anticipate might not be purely physical? Some of it, known as "neuroplastic pain," is actually created from our fears—the mind’s reaction to surgery, the healing process, or the pain itself. This is where Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Hypnotherapy come in as allies in healing, offering powerful tools

Katie Potratz
7 min read


Does Cold Weather Cause Back Pain? How to Find Relief (With Real Client Results)
Do you find your joints get sore when the temperatures cool off? Or you feel stiff before a storm rolls in? The idea that bad weather can cause or worsen aches and pains has been around for centuries. It’s widely believed that changes in barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity can make increase pain and stiffness in joints and muscles. But is there any truth to this belief, or is it just an old wives’ tale? And if so, how to we find relief? In this article I’ll be expl

Katie Potratz
7 min read


How to Break the Pain-Fear Cycle with Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Chronic pain can be incredibly overwhelming, leaving you caught in a never-ending loop of discomfort and anxiety. This is often due to what's called the pain-fear cycle: when the fear of pain actually makes the pain worse , creating a vicious cycle that's tough to break. It's not just the physical pain that's problematic; the emotional strain and constant worry can make daily life feel like an uphill battle. That’s where Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) comes in. This innovati

Katie Potratz
6 min read


Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Arthritis (with Real Client Results)
Living with arthritis can be incredibly challenging. The persistent pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can affect almost every aspect of daily life, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. While traditional treatments like medications and physical therapy offer some relief, they don’t always fully address the complex nature of chronic pain. That’s where Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) comes in. This innovative approach shifts the focus from just treating symptoms to re

Katie Potratz
9 min read


How to Reverse a Migraine with Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Migraines are no joke. They can become completely debilitating and wipe you out for the whole day (or days at a time). When you feel that familiar pain coming on, you might reach for the pain medication, but did you know migraines can be reversed with a mind-body approach? That’s right, you may be able to reverse a migraine without medication, a cold compress, or putting yourself to bed. That’s because many migraines are neuroplastic pain, meaning pain caused by stress, rathe

Katie Potratz
6 min read


4 (More) Ways Unresolved Emotions Manifest Physically in the Body
If you’ve been struggling with physical pain or symptoms in your body and nothing seems to be working to resolve the issue, the perhaps it’s time to address the underlying emotional connection. Yes, physical pain and symptoms can have an emotional root-cause, meaning they are the result of emotional stress (a.k.a. unresolved emotions) which is affecting your body. You might be aware of the mind-body connection when you get so nervous you feel sick to your stomach, or when you

Katie Potratz
5 min read


How Unprocessed Emotion Manifests as Pain and Symptoms in the Body
Most people don’t realize the strong connection between mind and body. Our emotions are felt in every cell of our bodies and can have a massive impact on our physical wellbeing. This mind-body connection has been investigated and documented for decades in the field of study called Psychoneuroimmunology. The findings show a clear connection between our emotional state, nervous system function, and our immune system. In our modern, western world, we have created a perceived di

Katie Potratz
5 min read


Does Pain Reprocessing Therapy Work?
If you’ve ended up on this post, I’m willing to bet you’re living with some form of chronic pain. Perhaps that’s pain from a past injury, pain from a chronic illness or disease, or perhaps a mystery pain that you haven’t been able to solve. Either way, you’re in the right place. Pain Reprocessing Therapy is an incredible tool for all kinds of chronic pain, and as you’ll learn in this article, is more widely useful than you might have thought. Allow me to walk you through the

Katie Potratz
7 min read


Can a Mind-Body Approach Really Heal Chronic Pain?
There is an undeniable connection between the mind and body. When you feel stressed, your muscles become tight. When you are excited, you feel butterflies in your stomach. Our mind and body are completely intertwined. In fact, I view the body as a physical extension of the mind. What happens in the mind happens in the body. This is because what goes on in our minds will generate emotion and emotion is a chemical reaction in the body. When we feel positive emotions, hormones l

Katie Potratz
3 min read
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