A New Approach

I offer a new perspective on treating chronic pain & other persistent symptoms — one that has shown promising results in clinical trials, particularly for individuals who have not found lasting relief through the usual conventional or alternative treatments.

"Mind Over Pains" was named after Dr. John Sarno's pioneering book, "Mind Over Back Pain (1984)," since the approach used is rooted in the mind-body principles he first introduced through his work on Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS)*.

The method, which includes Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and others (see certifications below), emphasize the brain's remarkable ability to significantly reduce and even eliminate chronic pain & symptoms through the power of neuroplasticity, using psychological and somatic strategies based on the latest evidence-based neuroscience and tools.

Understanding and accepting this concept is vital for achieving successful outcomes, serving as a pre-requisite for engaging with the approach.

The plural noun "pains" denotes the different types of chronic pain typically involved in this scope of work:

♡Physical pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, migraines, myofascial pain syndrome, tension headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, muscle pain, nerve pain, interstitial cystitis...)

♡ Physical symptoms that are not necessarily painful but chronic and very debilitating (e.g., allergies, eczema, psoriasis, IBS, insomnia, ME/CFS, long COVID, POTS, tinnitus, brain fog, dizziness, vertigo...)

♡ Emotional pain - most importantly!

*TMS stands for Tension Myositis (later Myoneural) Syndrome which is the term initially used by Dr Sarno to describe all chronic symptoms that are neuroplastic under one big umbrella.

ABOUT ME

Lara Sabella, PharmD

Hi :) I’m Lara, founder of Mind Over Pains, raised in Beirut, Lebanon. I’ve always had a passion for healthcare and well-being as I remember roaming between pharmacy rows and reading product labels for fun as a child. This is why I initially pursued a career in Pharmacy and completed my doctorate in Pharmacy at the Lebanese American University between Lebanon and the US. Upon graduation, I worked in a community pharmacy during which I realized the following:

♡ First, more of a confirmation rather than a realization, how much I love to help people improve their health and well-being.

♡ Secondly, how many people were suffering from chronic neuroplastic pain & symptoms, previously known as "psychosomatic" or "stress-related", and not finding relief despite consulting many healthcare professionals and trying many therapies.

♡ Lastly, how dealing with chronic pain and symptoms can make you feel so frustrated, hopeless, lonely and misunderstood - so much that it can literally take over your life.

A couple of years down the line, after a lot of research, I came across trainings that taught me how to help people break free from their pain cycles for good using the latest evidence-based neuroscience & tools, and led me to become a Certified Chronic Neuroplastic Pain Practitioner & Coach - Request a free introductory session (40-min) through the Contact page.

I also made it my mission to spread awareness of this revolutionary approach — especially in parts of the world it is not widespread yet, like Lebanon — and to collaborate with others who share the same vision, such as the non-profit organization, Living Proof UK.

Living proof UK

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