Chronic Pain therapists in Jasper, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Chronic Pain or Illness
Meredith Mpinga
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CPC
As a covid-conscious therapist, I want to ensure that Meadowinds is a safe space for clients who are vulnerable or suffering from chronic illness.
Our current dystopian reality can bring up so many feelings of grief, loneliness, despair, anger... and yet often the supports and resources we've relied on in the past to help us through challenges are not as accessible today.
Whether you want a safe space to process your own emotions, losses, and challenges with the ongoing pandemic, or you just want a therapist who won't pathologise your precautions as you seek support for other concerns, I'm here for you.
At Meadowinds, sessions are available either in person with masking or on an online video platform from the comfort of your home.
Current office protocols include running an air purifier with HEPA filtration, staggering sessions to limit contact in the waiting room, and transitioning to an online session if symptomatic.
13 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Counselling can help you to deal with your chronic pain or illness by knowing the limitation of physicians and medicine in curing your conditions, also can help you to manage anxiety, sadness, depression, pain, stress and enhance self-confidence, motivation and focus.
26 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Can chronic pain get better?
Yes! Our brain changes and adapt throughout our lifetime (i.e., this is called neuroplasticity). Habits are essentially strengthened roads or pathways when we repeatedly do or feel or think in the same way. When we continue to travel the same road or pathway, we strengthen the habit. When we form a new habit, we make new connections and old pathways are used less/weakened. The more we travel the pathway, the more our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours become second nature (e.g., like brushing teeth).
In chronic pain, the nervous system and brain have changed due to neuroplasticity in an unhelpful way. The good news is that we all have the ability to learn and change by rewiring our brain.
Join our clinicians to participate in our 10-session Mind-Body Connection program designed to teach you strategies to manage chronic pain. Meet Laura, our awesome physiotherapist who can also provide additional strategies.
Some of our coaches have:
• Helped to start one of the largest pediatric chronic pain programs at a children’s hospital in Ontario
• Currently also at hospital chronic pain clinics
• Completed dissertation projects on chronic pain and are actively involved in ongoing research
• Hold leadership positions on regional and national chronic pain committees
• Hold academic appointments at well respected universities in which they teach and supervise trainees in the field of chronic pain
• Start psychosocial oncology programs in hospitals
9 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Chronic Pain or physical illnnesses often have a psychological impact as well. Working with the mind body approach learning how emotions impact physical illnesses and vice versa. Being curious of why the pain or illness is present and your relationship to it. Relaxation techniques are especially important in implementing in everyday routines.
4 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Amy Chen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying), MEd, CCPA
If you're experiencing chronic illness, you need a therapist who understands the profound impact and the toll of ongoing physical discomfort on your mental and emotional health. Through a collaborative and personalized therapy approach, we'll explore the complex interplay between your physical symptoms and your mental health, equip you with practical coping strategies and tools to enhance your resilience and improve your quality of life. We'll work to manage the emotional toll of chronic illness, so that it no longer defines or limits your potential for happiness and fulfillment. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation - it would be a privilege to support you in your journey of healing and growth.
1 Years Experience